… After joining Plan, he became a journalist for the Namibia Press Agency (Nampa) and the Voice of Namibia radio station while in exile. …
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Monday, 11 May 2026
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Organization
Namibia Press Agency
Namibia Press Agency — state media organization where Uushona Hiskia worked for 13 years before transitioning to broadcasting.
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- August 2021
Sport
Independence Stadium feasibility study approved by CAF
The News
President Nandi-Ndaitwah announced that the feasibility study for upgrading Windhoek's Independence Stadium has been approved following consultations with the Confederation of African Football, with Namibia now awaiting a detailed report outlining the next steps to bring it to international standards. The government has also identified 121 community sports facility sites nationwide and decentralised construction responsibility to regional governors.
10 April 2026 · New Era →
Friday 10 April
Independence Stadium feasibility study approved by CAF
President Nandi-Ndaitwah announced that the feasibility study for upgrading Windhoek's Independence Stadium has been approved following consultations with the Confederation of African Football, with Namibia now awaiting a detailed report outlining the next steps to bring it to international standards. The government has also identified 121 community sports facility sites nationwide and decentralised construction responsibility to regional governors.
10 April 2026 · New Era →
Retired fullback Uushona Hiskia: from football to media
Uushona Hiskia, a former Tigers fullback and member of the club's golden generation, left professional football while still in his prime to pursue a career in media, working 13 years at Namibia Press Agency and 21 years at NBC before retiring to livestock farming. He expressed concern about Tigers' current relegation struggles, lamenting the decline of the historic club.
10 April 2026 · New Era →
Thursday 9 April
Independence Stadium feasibility study approved by CAF officials
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced that the feasibility study for upgrading Windhoek's Independence Stadium has been approved following consultations with Confederation of African Football inspectors, with Namibia awaiting a detailed CAF report on next steps to meet international standards. The government has also identified 121 community sports facility sites nationwide, with designs completed for 28 sites and construction already underway in several regions.
9 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 27 March
NEPC invests in staff training, youth skills amid budget constraints
The New Era Publication Corporation says it is committed to supporting government initiatives through staff training programmes and youth internships, including a hackathon for innovative problem-solving, while also introducing cybersecurity training and psychological support services. The corporation faces financial challenges after a three-percent cut to government subsidy, but the Information and Communication Technology minister encouraged revenue-building efforts.
27 March 2026 · New Era →
Friday 20 March
Khomas hosts cultural festival ahead of Independence Day
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 →
Namibian media evolves from SWABC monopoly to diverse digital landscape
Namibia's media sector has expanded significantly from a single state broadcaster before independence to today's mix of state, private, and community outlets. While the country maintains strong media freedom protections and has weathered challenges including rising printing costs and the shift to digital publishing, new pressures from AI and ethical standards in online content present ongoing challenges for journalists.
20 March 2026 · New Era →
Wednesday 18 March
Katjinakatji school garden provides practical agricultural learning
At Katjinakatji Combined School in Kavango West, a revived school garden serves as a hands-on learning space where Grade 11 and 12 learners plant tomatoes, onions and peppers while conducting investigations on fertiliser effectiveness as part of their agricultural science curriculum. The teacher notes the garden bridges theoretical and practical learning, though the project faces challenges including salty water and resource constraints.
18 March 2026 · New Era →
Tuesday 3 March
Government cuts funding to state-owned enterprises in 2026/27
The finance ministry plans to reduce subsidies and capital transfers to state-owned enterprises from N$1.3 billion in 2025/26 to N$615.7 million in 2026/27, citing fiscal consolidation and high public debt. Several SOEs including TransNamib and the Agricultural Bank of Namibia will receive no government transfers, while priority support goes to the National Housing Enterprise and Road Fund Administration.
3 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 29 January
ICT parastatals face three-year budget cuts of three percent annually
Information Minister Emma Theofelus announced that parastatals under the information ministry will have their subsidies reduced by 3% annually for the next three years, with government expecting them to develop alternative revenue streams and achieve greater financial independence while still meeting public service mandates.
29 January 2026 · New Era →