Namibian national newspaper publishing news and opinion on politics, health, sports, development, and social issues.
Omaheke region held its inaugural Career Fair at Gobabis showgrounds, attracting about 1,500 learners from seven constituencies to explore education and career pathways. Education director Constance Wantenaar described the event as successful and a bridge between aspiration and opportunity, supported by universities, training institutions, banks, and government partners.
2 March 2026 · New Era →
Omaheke region held its inaugural Career Fair at Gobabis showgrounds, attracting about 1,500 learners from seven constituencies to explore education and career pathways. Education director Constance Wantenaar described the event as successful and a bridge between aspiration and opportunity, supported by universities, training institutions, banks, and government partners.
2 March 2026 · New Era →
At least 45 schools in Oshana region are affected by bat infestations that disrupt lessons, create health hazards through droppings, and pose noise distractions. The regional education office has compiled a list of affected schools for fumigation and repairs to be considered in the 2026/2027 budget, but educators are calling for urgent action.
27 February 2026 · New Era →
A New Era opinion column argues that gender-based violence survives not just because of abusers, but because family, friends, and community members shield perpetrators through silence, loyalty, and pressure on victims to forgive—making everyone complicit in enabling abuse.
20 February 2026 · New Era →
Works minister Veikko Nekundi has warned civil servants who are receiving housing subsidies while occupying government-owned houses that the practice violates government policy. The ministry has issued a final call for illegal occupants to vacate government properties by 1 April 2026, with increased penalties and the threat of forced eviction for non-compliance.
20 February 2026 · New Era →
Rundu Town Council CEO Olavi Nathanael responded to the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development's rejection of his contract extension, citing achievements in water supply stabilization, road rehabilitation, and infrastructure development. Nathanael defended his performance as "competitive" despite financial constraints, and attributed service delivery challenges to structural limitations and funding shortages rather than poor management.
20 February 2026 · New Era →
New Era's editorial argues that overcrowded and understaffed Namibian correctional facilities—where 52 crimes were recently confirmed in police holding cells—are functioning as incubators of criminality rather than rehabilitation institutions. The editorial calls for alternative sentencing for minor offences, behavioural programmes, and coordinated intervention from education, social services, and civil society to break the cycle.
20 February 2026 · New Era →
Heavy rainfall in Zambezi's Kabbe South has waterlogged ploughed fields, forcing some farmers to harvest green maize prematurely to avoid total crop losses. Muzii village has become inaccessible by vehicle, with residents relying on canoes for transport and accessing schools and clinics, while livestock remain unaffected.
18 February 2026 · New Era →
Senior police and media figures say journalists covering the President and other high-level events must balance scrutiny with professional conduct and respect for security protocols, while security authorities should establish designated media areas rather than restrict access entirely. Both sides are urged to cooperate through regular dialogue and mutual respect to protect democratic processes without compromising press freedom.
17 February 2026 · New Era →
A New Era opinion column argues that food has historically been used as a tool of control and power in households, where women and children may eat last or less as a consequence of perceived disobedience, reflecting broader patriarchal structures that harm both women and men through rigid gender roles.
13 February 2026 · New Era →
Jackson Babi, a pastor at House of Joy Ministries, allegedly convinced congregant Wilbard Shilongo to invest his family's N$100,000 life savings in a business venture by promising divine wealth, then disappeared after the final payment in September 2024. Babi denies the allegations are a scam, claiming the supplement business venture is merely on hold pending registration, though Shilongo says his calls were blocked and he was left unable to support his three children.
12 February 2026 · New Era →