Also known as: New Era Corporation
Namibian news publication covering national affairs, social issues, business, and politics.
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New Era published an article highlighting Ndapandula Vanyika Maria Shiimi's daily struggle
“This is after a recent New Era article highlighted her daily struggle.”
Impact journalism: Destitute Havana student thrown lifelineNew Era
New Era visited Uis town on a Friday afternoon
“On a Friday afternoon when New Era's crew visited the town, a board screaming "ILLEGAL" across a photograph of gemstones at the only local service, meets the eye.”
Uis small-scale miners cry foulNew Era
New Era reported Maria Shiimi's account of her life struggle
“When it is cold, my hands hurt; when it is hot, I feel thirsty and my legs are often in pain," she narrated her life struggle to New Era.”
It’s hard out here: A student’s struggle in the city …walks about 20 km from Havana to Khomasdal every dayThe Namibian
New Era was thanked as a media partner
“He has thanked the vendors, the Rehoboth Town Council and its workers, the local police, the ball boys, DJ Nation, and media partners The Namibian, Kaisames, and New Era.”
FC Covid take Queensab crownNew Era
New Era reported residents demand household taps and municipality uncovers water card tampering
“Ndinelao Aron, a 64-year-old pensioner, told New Era that collecting water from a communal tap has become a daily struggle that she fears may continue for the rest of her life.”
Living in city but still fetching water …residents demand household taps, municipality uncovers tamperingNew Era
New Era was spoken to by six Namibian medical students about their financial distress
“The students, who are enrolled at Lusaka Apex Medical University and Cavendish University, spoke to New Era on condition of anonymity, saying they have exhausted their financial resources and are struggling to meet basic living expenses while trying to complete their medical training.”
Health ‘fails’ to pay tuition fees for students in ZambiaThe Namibian
New Era reported that the health ministry finally has enough stock available to meet demand across the country
“Earlier this month, New Era reported that the health ministry finally has enough stock available to meet demand across the country.”
Engela hospital faces three-month condom stock-outNew Era
New Era highlighted the family's extreme living conditions
“Stuurman died on Sunday at Gobabis District Hospital after falling ill last week, bringing a tragic end to a story that had transformed from despair to hope after New Era highlighted the family's extreme living conditions.”
Help came, but too late, she left … Mother leaves behind seven children in the coldNew Era
New Era reported on the family's desperate circumstances
“Her passing comes only days after the Capricorn Foundation donated food, blankets, winter clothing, toiletries, nappies, cooking utensils and financial assistance towards a shelter after New Era reported on the family's desperate circumstances.”
Help came, but too late, she left … Mother leaves behind seven children in the coldThe Namibian
New Era described Windhoek's parks as hotspots for criminal activities and no longer safe for children and adults alike
“In the 2024 New Era article, Windhoek's parks were described as "hotspots for criminal activities" and "no longer safe for children and adults alike".”
The Right to Play: Access to Safe Public ParksElsie Uxams, a retired school matron, has sold semi-precious stones—tourmaline, Agat, amethyst, crystals and rose quartz—from a roadside stall in the Dâures area for almost 40 years, operating largely on trust by allowing customers to leave payment in a bucket when she is not present.
4 September 2026 · New Era →
Elsie Uxams, a retired school matron, has sold semi-precious stones—tourmaline, Agat, amethyst, crystals and rose quartz—from a roadside stall in the Dâures area for almost 40 years, operating largely on trust by allowing customers to leave payment in a bucket when she is not present.
4 September 2026 · New Era →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah attended Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema's second-term inauguration in Lusaka, where she urged him to use his renewed mandate to unite the country, strengthen democracy, and ensure all citizens benefit from national resources. Hichilema promised to move Zambia from economic stabilisation to growth and extended unity to those who voted against him.
2 September 2026 · New Era →
A New Era article about Ndapandula Vanyika Maria Shiimi, who walked hours daily between Havana and Triumphant College because she could not afford rent and taxi fare, prompted readers to offer support including a business opportunity to sell skincare products and N$1,000 in transport funds.
21 August 2026 · New Era →
The Namibian has retracted its 14 November print article and 16 November website article stating that New Era revoked Confidence Musariri's appointment, clarifying that Musariri was seconded to New Era by the Namibia Press Agency, not appointed by New Era. The retraction and apology were made pursuant to a High Court settlement agreement.
20 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Small-scale miners in Uis, whose gemstone trade has sustained families for decades, are facing opposition from a local service station that brands the activity illegal and discourages tourists from supporting them, directing visitors instead to miners selling under a tree across the road.
20 August 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's participation in the 2025 UN General Assembly generated several investment opportunities including a proposed Windhoek convention centre and energy and water projects, though a uranium-processing plant was eventually cancelled due to government approval delays. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's September visit to the United States included a major business component, with a business delegation of 35 delegates from 26 organisations representing sectors including renewable energy, agriculture, mining, and tourism.
18 August 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's new Mental Health Bill, applauded in June, confronts operational challenges: the system is severely stretched with too few psychiatrists, inadequate resources, limited community services, and heavy reliance on a single Windhoek facility. In the 2023–2024 fiscal year, over 91,500 outpatient consultations, 11,400 inpatient admissions, and 542 deaths were reported.
17 August 2026 · New Era →
Maria Shiimi, a Supply Chain and Logistics Management student at Triumphant College, walks about 20km each day from Havana to Khomasdal because she cannot afford both rent and taxi fare. She leaves home around 5h00 and arrives on campus at 7h15, enduring physical hardship including sore feet, hunger, and cold-related pain.
13 August 2026 · New Era →
FC Covid defeated Super Stars on penalties following a goalless draw at Rehoboth Stadium to claim the Queensab Soccer Bonanza title, with 36 teams competing in the tournament. The Windhoek-based team won N$25 000 and a floating trophy.
5 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Many residents of Windhoek's informal settlements rely on communal water points for daily needs, while elderly residents find the task increasingly difficult. The municipality has uncovered alleged tampering with prepaid water cards, which residents say places an unfair burden on those paying for water while others bypass the system.
3 August 2026 · New Era →
About six Namibian medical students studying in Zambia on Ministry of Health and Social Services scholarships report that their tuition fees, accommodation, and monthly allowances have not been paid consistently over the past two years, leaving them in financial distress and struggling to complete their training.
30 July 2026 · New Era →
The Ministry of Health and Social Services is rolling out the Digital Community System, a mobile-based platform that allows community health workers to collect and share patient information electronically instead of using paper registers, with the aim of improving healthcare delivery in rural and remote areas.
29 July 2026 · New Era →
Salary negotiations between Gendev Fishing Group and the Namibia Seamen and Allied Workers Union (Nasawu) remained deadlocked after the union rejected the company's wage proposal, which offered to increase guaranteed monthly salaries from N$2,960 to N$6,700 and raise guaranteed working hours from 98 to 195 hours per month. Workers subsequently embarked on strike, with union representative Paul Hango expressing disappointment that the company had directly encouraged workers to accept the offer.
24 July 2026 · New Era →
Engela District Hospital has experienced a three-month condom shortage affecting sexual and reproductive health services in the Ohangwena region, while also facing challenges with hypertension medications and lacks dedicated adolescent and men's health corners.
23 July 2026 · The Namibian →
101 learners from Witkop Primary School were clinically assessed at St Mary's District Hospital in Rehoboth after developing gastrointestinal symptoms following consumption of fish cakes at GoodHope Hostel on 9 July 2026; 19 required admissions due to dehydration. Preliminary laboratory results indicated Salmonella bacteria, with investigations ongoing into the cause.
21 July 2026 · New Era →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah completed a seven-day state visit to China aimed at persuading the country to help Namibia build manufacturing and processing industries rather than exporting raw minerals. The visit culminated in nine cooperation instruments and elevation of bilateral ties to a Namibia-China Community with a shared future, focusing on long-term development and strategic cooperation.
21 July 2026 · New Era →
The City of Windhoek has acknowledged that dedicated municipal security services have not yet been deployed at Groot Aub Cemetery following the vandalism of Joseph Willem Modise's grave. The cemetery remains in a transitional phase after its incorporation into the City and has not yet been fully integrated into formal cemetery operations.
21 July 2026 · New Era →
Samson Kaulinge has resigned as president of the Namibia Tennis Association after more than nine years in the role, closing a leadership chapter spanning more than three decades of service to Namibian tennis. Kaulinge discovered tennis in Swakopmund after high school and went on to serve in various roles at club level before his national leadership.
20 July 2026 · New Era →
A City of Windhoek employee, Doreen Zullnola Zamuee, was arrested and appeared in court on charges of fraud, forgery and uttering in connection with a scheme involving fake death certificates and fraudulent insurance claims worth millions. According to court documents, she allegedly induced Old Mutual to pay out N$5 182 391 between October 2020 and August 2025, and sources allege she is a cousin of the alleged mastermind who remains on the run.
15 July 2026 · New Era →
The Northern Regional Electricity Distributor incurs N$4.5 million annually to repair sabotaged networks and replace stolen copper cables, with the worst-affected areas in Oshana, Omusati, Kavango East and Kavango West. CEO Sylvester Wayiti said the figure excludes revenue losses from power outages and broader costs including customer dissatisfaction, reputational damage, and business losses.
10 July 2026 · New Era →
Outstanding municipal debt owed by government institutions to the City of Windhoek fell from approximately N$67 million in May to N$27 million in June, a 60% decline attributed to government's crackdown on unpaid accounts. The City's overall debtors' book also improved over the same period, declining from N$912 million in May to N$845 million in June.
9 July 2026 · New Era →
Minister Veikko Nekundi said Namibia is pursuing advanced Chinese road safety technology to reduce crashes at accident hotspots, following discussions during President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's State Visit to China. The government aims to introduce systems capable of preventing accidents at blind spots and complement existing enforcement measures such as speed cameras.
7 July 2026 · New Era →
Elizabeth Stuurman, 37, of Drimiopsis died at Gobabis District Hospital on Sunday, days after New Era highlighted her family's extreme living conditions and Namibians responded with help. She had not fully recovered from giving birth to twins and was unable to afford transport for a required hospital follow-up appointment.
2 July 2026 · New Era →
Namibian children have limited access to safe outdoor spaces for play despite Windhoek having 32 city park facilities. Residents report that some parks are unsafe, under-maintained, or unfit for different age groups, limiting their use.
30 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Over 470 fishing vessels operating under African flags are secretly controlled by foreign owners, with profits channelled through shell companies and offshore accounts, according to data compiled by Oceana. Namibia has 30 such foreign-beneficially owned vessels; the African Defence Forum reports the continent loses at least N$212.8 billion annually in its fishing trade, primarily through illegal and unreported fishing.
25 June 2026 · New Era →
Satotwa Primary School in Kavango West has been without reliable water supply since February after its borehole broke down, affecting about 278 learners and teachers. The school board chairperson says the Rural Water Supply department has recommended drilling a new borehole, but the school is waiting for the regional council's response to their request.
25 June 2026 · New Era →
After New Era reported on 37-year-old Elizabeth Stuurman's struggle to raise seven children in a makeshift shack with little food and inadequate winter shelter, the Capricorn Foundation donated N$25,000 in food, blankets, clothing, nappies, and construction support. The donation also included Genesis nutritious shakes for the mother breastfeeding three-month-old twins, and portions of the supplies were distributed to local soup kitchens and other vulnerable families in Omaheke.
23 June 2026 · New Era →
The Ministry of Home Affairs says Angolan nationals, including children on Namibian streets, do not qualify for refugee status under Namibian law and international conventions, as they left Angola seeking socio-economic opportunities rather than fleeing persecution.
19 May 2026 · New Era →
The National Housing Enterprise plans to construct 905 houses across Namibia during the 2025/2026 financial year as part of efforts to reduce the country's housing backlog. Since its establishment in 1993, NHE has constructed more than 21 545 housing units nationwide.
15 May 2026 · New Era →
Epako Cemetery in Gobabis, which has served the community for almost 60 years, has deteriorated into a dumping ground with trash, broken tombstones, and litter, with residents using the unfenced gravesite as a shortcut and dumping site for household waste.
15 May 2026 · New Era →