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Friday, 24 April 2026
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Heather Erdmann

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Sport

Government plans N$5 million sports facility for Rehoboth

The News

Government will build a N$5 million sports facility in Rehoboth with a gravel athletics track, ablution facilities, and a pavilion seating approximately 350 spectators as part of the Basic Constituency Sport Infrastructure Facilities programme allocating N$10 million per region for 28 facilities nationwide. Residents have raised concerns about the location near an oxidation pond and cemetery, and questioned why a new facility is being pursued while an older stadium remains incomplete.

21 April 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 21 April

  1. Government plans N$5 million sports facility for Rehoboth

    Government will build a N$5 million sports facility in Rehoboth with a gravel athletics track, ablution facilities, and a pavilion seating approximately 350 spectators as part of the Basic Constituency Sport Infrastructure Facilities programme allocating N$10 million per region for 28 facilities nationwide. Residents have raised concerns about the location near an oxidation pond and cemetery, and questioned why a new facility is being pursued while an older stadium remains incomplete.

    21 April 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 14 April

  1. Fishing company donates food to Rehoboth school feeding programme

    Netagea Investment, a Namibian fishing company, donated crumbed fish worth N$25,000 to Vooruitsig Primary School in Rehoboth to support its feeding programme. The donation aims to address food insecurity affecting about 80% of the school's learners, with school leaders and the mayor emphasizing that nutrition is essential for academic concentration and child development.

    14 April 2026 · New Era →

Friday 10 April

  1. MTC Branding and Marketing Indaba concludes with 400 African professionals

    The second MTC Branding and Marketing Indaba, held at Mövenpick Hotel in Windhoek, brought together over 400 African industry professionals under the theme "Marketing from the Heart". The three-day event featured expert speakers, panel discussions, and 18 excellence award categories focused on authentic branding, digital strategies, and AI.

    10 April 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 9 April

  1. Murder accused's confession statement read in child death trial

    A warning statement from Edward Nkata, accused of murdering nine-year-old Akundaishe Natalie Chipomho in 2020, was read in Windhoek High Court, in which he claims he kicked the child during a confrontation and that she died the next day, after which he and his wife dumped and burned her body in a municipal skip container. Nkata and his wife Caroline, along with the child's mother Rachel Kureva, face charges including murder, violating a dead body, and related offences.

    9 April 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 2 April

  1. Rehoboth fuel stations depleted after panic buying before price hike

    Service stations in Rehoboth ran out of fuel on Tuesday as residents rushed to fill up ahead of a fuel price increase, with only two of five stations still supplying fuel by afternoon. Most stations have begun rationing supplies, and authorities have urged the public to avoid panic buying while maintaining that Namibia's overall fuel stocks remain adequate.

    2 April 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 1 April

  1. Windhoek residents panic-buy fuel ahead of price surge

    Residents rushed to fill up vehicles in Windhoek ahead of a fuel price increase driven by Middle East tensions, with one service station selling more than double its daily average. Petrol rose by N$2.50 per litre and diesel by N$4 per litre, while authorities urged the public to avoid panic buying despite warnings that stocks were adequate.

    1 April 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 31 March

  1. Violent crimes spike across Namibia over weekend

    Murder, attempted murder, hit-and-run incidents, housebreakings, and drug-related offenses led recorded cases nationwide over the weekend, with deaths reported in Katutura, Tsandi, Mombela, Keetmanshoop, and multiple drowning incidents across regions.

    31 March 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 12 March

  1. Rehoboth deploys N$70m prepaid meters to cut water debt

    Rehoboth Town Council is rolling out prepaid water and electricity meters across all suburbs to improve revenue collection and reduce its N$150 million debt to NamWater. The installation runs from March to June 2026, with monthly rental fees tiered by residency status, and a 70/30 payment system designed to gradually clear existing arrears while maintaining service access.

    12 March 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 11 March

  1. Minister approves Jacky Britz as Rehoboth Basters Kaptein

    Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa has officially approved Herbert George Jacky Britz's designation as Kaptein of the Rehoboth Baster Gemeente Traditional Community, ending a protracted leadership dispute that followed his election in 2021 and court challenges by a rival candidate. Britz said the recognition restores the community's dignity and strengthens its voice in national matters.

    11 March 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 4 March

  1. Rehoboth faces water suspension threat over N$150m debt

    Rehoboth Town Council has temporarily halted a planned NamWater service suspension after the town accumulated approximately N$150 million in arrears. The council is negotiating with stakeholders including the Hardap Governor's office and the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development to resolve the debt and secure a lasting solution while maintaining current water services.

    4 March 2026 · New Era →

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