Also known as: Jeannie Dalène Kooper
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New Era
Dalene Kooper is the author's contact email
The Namibian
Dalène Kooper is a Grade 12 pupil at Cornelius Goreseb High School
Three drug users from Keetmanshoop told New Era that emotional distress, feelings of isolation, abandonment and loneliness drove them to substance abuse. Users attributed their addiction to home situations and lack of parental attention that pushed them to the streets, where they encountered drugs and felt unable to see a future beyond using them.
25 August 2026 · New Era →
Three drug users from Keetmanshoop told New Era that emotional distress, feelings of isolation, abandonment and loneliness drove them to substance abuse. Users attributed their addiction to home situations and lack of parental attention that pushed them to the streets, where they encountered drugs and felt unable to see a future beyond using them.
25 August 2026 · New Era →
Pensioner farmers Settie and Maria Saal, farming near Stampriet since 1998, have been left stranded after their landlord sold privately owned land where they rented. Local councillors told them they were too old to acquire land or be resettled, and the couple have lost 160 of their 200 goats and sheep to theft while seeking alternative farmland.
13 August 2026 · New Era →
Priscilla Shongola, a 23-year-old emergency care technician, works responding to emergencies involving hikers in Fish River Canyon. She chose healthcare work for its fast-paced, adventurous nature and draws motivation from the gratitude of patients she rescues.
11 June 2026 · New Era →
As Lüderitz positions itself as a hub for Namibia's green hydrogen ambitions, residents argue that the promised development has not improved their daily living conditions, citing struggles with sanitation, housing, electricity access, and lack of opportunities for ordinary people.
13 May 2026 · New Era →
Deputy Health Minister Suzan Ndjaleka, newly appointed by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, says she will prioritize Namibians' social well-being and healthcare, emphasizing decentralization and collective responsibility in service delivery at the grassroots level.
17 April 2026 · New Era →
Catherine Mayumbelo, an 18-year-old from Aus, was diagnosed with leukaemia in May and must travel to Cape Town for a bone marrow transplant. Her family is financially strained by monthly medical visits to Windhoek and appeals for public assistance to cover the estimated N$210,000 cost of the transplant journey.
15 April 2026 · New Era →
Road closures in the //Kharas region caused by heavy rainfall have disrupted local farmers' access to markets and workers' commutes to jobs, with alternative routes adding significant travel time and costs. The Roads Authority is assessing damage and advising the public to use alternative routes and report road deterioration.
15 April 2026 · New Era →
The Nama Traditional Leaders Association is calling on the government to block planned industrial activities on Shark Island in Lüderitz, a site where Nama and Herero people perished during the 1904-1908 German colonial genocide. The association argues that the site, which they describe as a "living cemetery," must be preserved with dignity and respect rather than disturbed by oil, gas, or green hydrogen projects.
14 April 2026 · New Era →
The Nama Traditional Leaders Association held a weeklong remembrance event at Lüderitz to educate Namibians about crimes committed against Nama and Ovaherero communities by the German colonial regime. The event brought together descendants and traditional leaders to transfer knowledge of the atrocities and their ongoing impact, with calls for the genocide to be integrated into formal education and for government action on historical injustices.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
Gibeon residents in Hardap region face high unemployment and lack of economic opportunities, with youth depending on social grants. The local village council plans to address this through brickmaking machinery, infrastructure upgrades, and skills exchange programmes to transition youth from grant dependency to economic emancipation.
10 April 2026 · New Era →
Pots of Hope, an NGO based in Outjo, is working to eliminate gender-based violence, discrimination and exploitation through psychosocial support, community dialogues, skills training and advocacy. The organisation has been prominent in responding to recent cases of violence against women in the town, including the murder of Florencia Jakobs, while addressing underlying causes such as poverty and gender imbalances.
8 April 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's government has supported the SHINE programme, an international exchange initiative involving six local universities and two European partners in Germany and Spain, aimed at improving education quality, graduate employability, and research opportunities. The EU-funded project, running from January 2026 to December 2028, seeks to modernise higher education and position Namibia as a hub of academic excellence in southern Africa.
1 April 2026 · New Era →
The Omake Charity organisation held its second annual volleyball tournament in Otjiwarongo, bringing together 28 teams to raise funds for a planned soup kitchen and counselling office to assist vulnerable community members. The event featured sports and entertainment activities and aims to grow annual participation in the region.
30 March 2026 · New Era →
Namibia has retained its accreditation with the African Society of Blood Transfusion, recognised as one of Africa's top-performing countries in blood transfusion safety. The AfSBT managing director praised Namibia's blood service as operating at a level equivalent to leading systems worldwide.
26 March 2026 · New Era →
Four employees at Metro Mariental were arrested for allegedly stealing stock valued at over N$24,000 by signing invoices for food items that were never delivered between January and March. The accused were granted bail of N$3,000 each and face fraud charges, with their case postponed to 22 June 2026 pending investigations.
24 March 2026 · New Era →
Organisers in Outjo are inviting football and netball teams to register for the SummerJive community sports tournament scheduled for 29–30 August, which aims to showcase youth talent, drive community development, and create economic opportunities. Last year the event drew nearly 25 football teams, and registrations remain open until 28 August.
24 March 2026 · New Era →
The Association of Diplomatic Spouses handed over shade nets valued at N$41,000 to the Special Olympics Namibia centre in Windhoek, which serves 1,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities. The donation will expand capacity and create a safer, more welcoming environment for athletes' training and educational programmes.
23 March 2026 · New Era →
Windhoek will host the Khomas Uhuru march and Namfest@36, featuring a 1,000-person parade, innovation talent shows, and music performances by local artists, to celebrate national unity before the official Independence Day celebrations at Sam Nujoma Stadium tomorrow.
20 March 2026 · New Era →
Hunting tourism operators are concerned about the lack of Black Namibians in the hunting sector and have called for platforms and support to increase inclusivity and training. The Namibia Professional Hunting Association president emphasized the need for industry unity, ethical standards, and collaboration to maintain Namibia's reputation as a leading hunting destination while facing regional competition.
20 March 2026 · New Era →