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New Era Publication Corporation

Also known as: NEPC

New Era Publication Corporation — state-owned media organization that hosts cultural and media dialogues and reported N$103 million profit in its previous financial year despite government funding cuts.

2026-01-292026-10-25
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  1. September 2026

  2. New Era

    New Era Publication Corporation will host China-Africa media dialogue with Jiangxi Communication Centre

    Source

    “New Era Publication Corporation in partnership with Jiangxi Communication Centre, will today host a high-level dialogue as part of the "Culture Goes to International Sister Cities (Namibia)" launch ceremony at the Avani Hotel in Windhoek.”

    New Era to host China-Africa media dialogue
  3. August 2026

  4. New Era

    New Era Publication Corporation has reported a profit of N$103 million in its previous financial year

    Source

    “The New Era Publication Corporation has reported a profit of N$103 million in its previous financial year, following a turnaround from what its board chairperson described as serious cash-flow challenges.”

    New Era reports N$103m profit
  5. June 2026

  6. New Era

    New Era Publication Corporation (NEPC) has a mandate to support the government to deliver a better Namibia

    Source

    “NEPC, which publishes the New Era newspaper, has a very clear mandate: to support the government to deliver a better Namibia.”

    NEPC calls for closer collaboration to help tell success stories
  7. April 2026

  8. New Era

    New Era Publication Corporation (NEPC) collaborated with NCRST to host 48-hour hackathon

    Source

    “A team of young innovators explored how artificial intelligence can reshape decision making in Namibia's media sector after they participated in a 48-hour hackathon hosted by the National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST) in collaboration with New Era Publication Corporation (NEPC).”

    Media meets AI …Namibian youth build data driven solution

  9. New Era

    New Era received N$22.5 million allocation, reduced from N$27 million

    Source

    “Similarly, the New Era will receive N$22.5 million, also down from N$27 million in the previous financial year.”

    NBC gets lion’s share MICT budget
  10. March 2026

  11. New Era

    New Era Publication Corporation remains committed to supporting Ministry of Information and Communication Technology's strategic plan

    Source

    “Monika Amuyela Board chairperson of the New Era Publication Corporation (NEPC), John Sifani, says the corporation remains committed to supporting the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology's strategic plan, and that of the Namibian government at large, particularly in enhancing public access to government information and promoting government initiatives.”

    NEPC invests in skills, innovation

  12. New Era

    New Era Publication Corporation awarded winners of the maiden Artificial Intelligence Innovation Hackathon

    Source

    “The New Era Publication Corporation (NEPC), in collaboration with the National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST), on Sunday awarded the winners of the maiden Artificial Intelligence (AI) Innovation Hackathon.”

    New Era, NCRST explore AI
World & Region

Jiangxi cultural exchange event strengthens Namibia-China ties

The News

A Jiangxi Culture Goes to International Sister Cities event in Windhoek drew close to 120 government, media, academic and civil society attendees to showcase Jiangxi Province's intangible heritage, traditional medicine, tea culture, and revolutionary history. The event highlighted growing cooperation between Namibia and China at provincial and people-to-people levels, including a recent letter of intent on friendship relations between Jiangxi Province and Khomas region.

10 September 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 10 September

  1. Jiangxi cultural exchange event strengthens Namibia-China ties

    A Jiangxi Culture Goes to International Sister Cities event in Windhoek drew close to 120 government, media, academic and civil society attendees to showcase Jiangxi Province's intangible heritage, traditional medicine, tea culture, and revolutionary history. The event highlighted growing cooperation between Namibia and China at provincial and people-to-people levels, including a recent letter of intent on friendship relations between Jiangxi Province and Khomas region.

    10 September 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 9 September

  1. New Era hosts China-Africa media dialogue in Windhoek

    New Era Publication Corporation and Jiangxi Communication Centre will host a high-level dialogue on cultural exchange and media cooperation between China and African countries at Avani Hotel, featuring remarks from Namibia's Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology, the Chinese Ambassador, and other officials.

    9 September 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 12 August

  1. New Era Publication Corporation reports N$103 million profit

    The New Era Publication Corporation has reported a profit of N$103 million in its previous financial year, representing a turnaround from prior cash-flow challenges. The board chairperson attributed the improvement to the commitment of the board, management, and staff, as well as government assistance including a waiver from the Namibia Revenue Agency.

    12 August 2026 · New Era →

Monday 29 June

  1. NEPC calls for closer collaboration on government success stories

    The board chairperson of the New Era Publication Corporation highlighted the importance of enhanced cooperation between government institutions, public entities and the media to ensure that development successes receive recognition. He stated that NEPC's mandate is to support the government's efforts in building a better Namibia through credible journalism and urged stakeholders to proactively share information about their achievements.

    29 June 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Chinese embassy, New Era donate 400 Nujoma books

    The Chinese Embassy in Namibia and New Era Publication Corporation donated 400 pictorial coffee table books valued at N$200,000 to the Ministry of Education to honour the legacy of Founding President Sam Nujoma and promote literacy and historical preservation.

    13 May 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 15 April

  1. Namibian youth develop AI tool for media data analysis

    A team of young innovators created a prototype at a 48-hour hackathon that uses artificial intelligence to help media organisations interpret operational and commercial data more effectively, enabling faster and better-informed decisions.

    15 April 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 2 April

  1. NBC receives N$335 million in 2026/27 media budget allocation

    The Information and Communication Technology Minister announced a N$682 million budget for 2026/2027, with the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation receiving N$335.3 million as the largest beneficiary among three state-owned media entities, while Nampa and New Era Publication Corporation saw their allocations reduced to N$22.5 million each.

    2 April 2026 · New Era →

Friday 27 March

  1. 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 →

Tuesday 17 March

  1. New Era and NCRST award AI hackathon competition winners

    The New Era Publication Corporation and National Commission on Research, Science and Technology held a maiden AI Innovation Hackathon themed "Coding the Future of Media" to give young innovators the opportunity to apply their skills to solve real-world problems. Twenty-five participants from tertiary institutions competed, with judges assessing entries on originality, impact, and usability.

    17 March 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 3 March

  1. 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

  1. 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 →

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