Also known as: New Era Corporation
Namibian newspaper that covers local news including education, policing, wildlife, labour rights, and human interest stories.
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New Era spoke to employees at a vaping shop and three teenagers about vaping habits
“Employees at a vaping shop told New Era that strict control measures are in place.”
Namibia’s vaping crisis … primary school learners addicted to ‘choef ’New Era
New Era publishes Frieda Mukufa's lifestyle section on women-related issues and parenting
“*Frieda Mukufa's lifestyle section in the New Era concentrates on women-related issues and parenting.”
Mavutu Conversations – Shall weNew Era
New Era profiles constituency councillors from Omaheke region
“In today's edition, New Era profiles constituency councillors from the Omaheke region.”
Know your Regional Councillors – Omaheke RegionNew Era
New Era interviewed Hardap education director Paulus Lewin
“Hardap education director Paulus Lewin, in an interview with New Era, said the feat was no fluke but the result of deliberate, fast-tracked interventions aimed at addressing long-standing systemic weaknesses across all grades, not just NSSCO and NSSCAS.”
Hardap’s academic blueprint pays off …Region jumps from 12th to 2nd on ASNew Era
New Era caught up with Elise Ndafelai, a teacher
“New Era caught up with Elise Ndafelai, a teacher, who said it is not easy to buy stationery for many children in January.”
‘Januworry’ back-to-school blues … parents feel pinchThe Namibian
State media house New Era reported that Geingob was admitted to an intensive care unit after returning from the United States
“State media house New Era reported that Geingob was admitted to an intensive care unit after returning from the United States of America, where he had undergone cancer treatment.”
Geingob in ‘critical condition' in hospitalThe Namibian
New Era reported N$300 million NSFAF headquarters built without finance ministry approval
“New Era reported that the N$300 million NSFAF headquarters in Windhoek has no owners, was built without the finance ministry's approval, and was set up without passing the City of Windhoek's stringent vetting requirements.”
Who Will Pay For the NSFAF Mess?The Namibian
New Era published an interview with Sam Nujoma on genocide reparations.
“Namibia's founding president, Sam Nujoma, also reiterated in an interview with New Era that the German government's reparations quantum of 1,1 billion euros over 30 years "is woefully insignificant".”
Genocide Issue: A Call For a MediatorLearners at Reverend Selma Kawiiwa Primary School in Ohangwena region face difficult conditions, with 533 learners across 15 class groups but only six permanent classrooms; 35 Grade 6 learners sometimes attend lessons under trees when the ageing tent—in use for over two years—collapses in wind or rain.
19 October 2026 · New Era →
Learners at Reverend Selma Kawiiwa Primary School in Ohangwena region face difficult conditions, with 533 learners across 15 class groups but only six permanent classrooms; 35 Grade 6 learners sometimes attend lessons under trees when the ageing tent—in use for over two years—collapses in wind or rain.
19 October 2026 · New Era →
An opinion piece in The Namibian contests claims that phosphate mining and fishing can coexist, questioning whether the project should benefit only two individuals and citing New Zealand's rejection of a similar project.
18 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Police is embarking on a technological modernisation programme to address performance challenges in its ageing electronic policing infrastructure, aiming to strengthen criminal investigations, accelerate administrative processes, and improve case docket management. Acting Inspector-General Anne-Marie Nainda confirmed the system has experienced slow processing and intermittent interruptions requiring urgent overhaul.
16 October 2026 · New Era →
Eluwa Resource School has 600 children on its waiting list but only 64 places for the 2027 academic year, meaning a six-year-old joining the list today could wait a decade before admission. The school's principal warns that prolonged delays deprive children of critical developmental years and leave many isolated at home.
10 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Residents of Okahungu in Opuwo Urban lost over 80 goats following heavy rain, hail, and rising river waters last week Friday. One resident lost 57 goats, another lost 13, and a third lost 19 that were washed away by the river, with the livestock losses described as serious distress for households dependent on animals for livelihood.
7 October 2026 · New Era →
Visitors to this year's Windhoek Showgrounds report food prices have risen sharply—hotdogs now around N$50 (previously N$15–N$25), hamburgers N$60, schnitzels N$70—while vendors say they are forced to raise prices due to increased supply costs to sustain their businesses.
6 October 2026 · New Era →
Namibia recorded 43 rhinos poached in 2025, down from 91 in 2024, the country's lowest figure in more than a decade, Environment minister Indileni Daniel said. However, 24 rhinos have already been poached in 2026, indicating the threat remains active.
1 October 2026 · New Era →
Tutungeni informal settlement in Rosh Pinah, a 1,000-household mining town, faces concerns over more than 50 shebeens where children are paid to clean and allegedly use substances including glue, drugs, and alcohol. Discussions about intervention involving the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare have begun, though progress is unclear.
29 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Unam Jaguars Netball Club won the Khomas Region's Super 10 League by finishing on 66 points after winning 15 of their 18 league matches. Afrocat Lions A won the Second Division after winning all 16 matches, and Go Monate Fela won the Third Division on goal difference with 46 points.
25 September 2026 · The Namibian →
More than a decade after the City of Windhoek reserved land at 8ste Laan for police housing, construction has yet to begin and several municipal requirements remain outstanding. City officials now discuss revoking the allocation, citing the police and safety ministry as not taking the officers' housing needs seriously, and the land could be returned to address Windhoek's growing housing waiting list.
25 September 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's Ambassador to the US says the US visa bond requirement—which requires eligible Namibian applicants for B-1/B-2 visas to post US$5,000, US$10,000, or US$15,000, effective since 1 January 2026—is deterring Namibian businesspeople from travelling to the US and hindering bilateral business ties. The embassy is engaging the US government to seek resolution while Namibia pursues American investment in critical minerals, oil and gas, infrastructure, artificial intelligence, health and energy.
24 September 2026 · New Era →
Human rights lawyer Norman Tjombe, a former director of the Free Press of Namibia, has expressed concern that The Namibian newspaper is becoming "a shadow of its former self" due to alleged changes to journalists' employment conditions, including allegations that employees have been offered promotions and benefits in exchange for leaving their union and are under constant surveillance.
21 September 2026 · New Era →
The International Federation of Journalists and Federation of African Journalists have accused The Namibian and Free Press of Namibia management of union-busting and interfering with workers' rights. The organisations allege that an employee and elected Namibia Media Professionals Union member was asked to quit her union position in exchange for promotion and increased remuneration that did not materialise.
17 September 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's UN ambassador said the "Correct the Map" resolution, adopted 164–1–6, addresses historical injustices against Africa and Africans by encouraging map projections that accurately represent the continent's relative size, which is distorted on commonly used maps.
17 September 2026 · New Era →
Fenny Shivolo, a 45-year-old with a progressive mobility condition from Okatana constituency, cares for nine relatives including two children with disabilities and is seeking work. She holds a 2007 certificate in Community-Based Rehabilitation and has appealed for a disability school in her constituency.
17 September 2026 · New Era →
Naomi Fisch, 33, was arrested on Saturday after police recovered 15 units of suspected crack cocaine and N$5,100 in cash during an undercover operation in Rehoboth. She was denied bail in the Rehoboth Magistrate's Court, less than six months after her previous release.
8 September 2026 · New Era →
US Ambassador John Giordano was denied entry to the Walvis Bay Town Hall where President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah attended the National Fisheries Indaba. An opinion piece argues that as a national meeting on fisheries governance, foreign diplomats should not automatically have access without invitation or authorisation.
8 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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 →