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Heather Erdmann photographed the MTC Indaba event and exhibitors
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Heather Erdmann is mentioned as a street vendor affected by evictions
“Bravery Kabula Heather Erdmann For street vendors Sondaha Nella and Johannes Kanyenga, whose survival is solely anchored on selling sweets, fruits, vegetables and other household perishables in the busy streets of Windhoek CBD, trading has become an intricate two interwoven contradiction.”
Evicted street vendors face bleak futureEva Maria Nangolo, a prominent legal-aid lawyer, appeared in Windhoek Magistrate's Court on charges of theft and defeating the course of justice after allegedly stealing items valued at around N$3,900–N$4,000 from Dis-Chem at Wernhil Shopping Mall and refusing to open her vehicle when instructed by police.
19 May 2026 · New Era →
Eva Maria Nangolo, a prominent legal-aid lawyer, appeared in Windhoek Magistrate's Court on charges of theft and defeating the course of justice after allegedly stealing items valued at around N$3,900–N$4,000 from Dis-Chem at Wernhil Shopping Mall and refusing to open her vehicle when instructed by police.
19 May 2026 · New Era →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Windhoek High Court judges found that a magistrate misdirected himself in refusing bail to six individuals accused in a purported N$400 million fraud at Namcor, citing selective assessment of evidence and failure to consider individualised circumstances and mitigating bail conditions. The six appellants—Peter and Malakia Elindi, Immanuel Mulunga, Olivia Dunaiski, Leo Nandago, and Jennifer Hamukwaya—were granted bail ranging from N$20,000 to N$50,000, subject to travel restrictions and regular reporting requirements.
30 March 2026 · New Era →
Informal car washers operating near Wernhil Bridge in Windhoek report declining business and rising operational costs for water and materials, while also facing disruptions from City Police and lacking formal permits to work. Workers say the struggling economy has reduced customer demand and made it harder to support themselves and their families.
24 March 2026 · New Era →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Street vendors operating at Windhoek's Shoprite supermarket and taxi rank have been forcibly evicted by City Police following warnings to vacate the area. The vendors, who claim to hold valid permits and have paid the municipality, say they have no alternative legal trading spaces and face an uncertain future as they struggle to provide for their families.
26 February 2026 · New Era →
Namibian Police in Rundu are appealing for public assistance in locating a masked man suspected of raping eight women in separate incidents across the town. Deputy Commissioner Bonifatius Kanyetu reported that the latest attack occurred on Friday in Kehemu, where the suspect allegedly entered a woman's home, threatened her with a knife, and raped her.
25 February 2026 · New Era →
The Big Walk for Young Warriors, a 5km childhood cancer awareness walk, took place in Rehoboth today, organised by the Rehoboth Lions Club in partnership with the Cancer Association of Namibia and CHICA to show support for young cancer patients.
14 February 2026 · New Era →
Prominent lawyer Dirk Conradie has been found guilty of corruption and conspiracy to commit corruption in relation to a N$60 million MTC telecommunications tender. The Windhoek High Court convicted him of attempting to bribe business figures with an advertising contract in exchange for accepting his co-accused Sara Damases as a black economic empowerment partner.
11 February 2026 · New Era →