News from across Namibia

Restoration Concert 4.0 raises funds for children’s shoes

Seventeen artists, six choirs and nine ministry guests will feature at the Windhoek event, which aims to raise funds for shoes for underprivileged children.

Bank Windhoek, Elcin partner to boost financial awareness

Elizabeth Likoro Bank Windhoek and the Evangelical Lutheran Church signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday to provide financial education, wellness, support and banking solutions to more than 1 200 Elcin employees and their families. The agreement also strengthens commercial banking support for the church’s parishes, subsidiaries and member organisations across Namibia. Bank Windhoek’s Financial... The post Bank Windhoek, Elcin partner to boost financial awareness appeared first on New Er

Charges withdrawn in crypto scheme case

Iuze Mukube Two men accused alongside 12 others in an alleged human trafficking and cryptocurrency scheme that ran internationally in Namibia have had the charges against them withdrawn. Windhoek High Court Deputy Judge President Hannelie Prinsloo ordered for the withdrawal of all the charges against Lin Shu Lin and Che You Yi on Wednesday. The... The post Charges withdrawn in crypto scheme case appeared first on New Era .

Ongos Valley Sevens set for grand finale

The third edition of the Ongos Valley Sevens will reach its climax tomorrow at the Hage Geingob Stadium in Windhoek, where the country’s top teams will compet

VNL title race goes down to final day

The final round of the MTC Volleyball National League (VNL) takes place tomorrow at the DTS Sports Grounds in Windhoek, with the title race remaining wide open

Woman in ‘constant pain’ pleads for help

Salonica Kamundanda (48) of Katutura Central is appealing for financial help after three abdominal operations left her in constant pain and unable to afford the support belt she ne...

WATCH: Cuba calling

Cuban ambassador to Namibia, Sergio Vigoa de la Uz, spoke at a press conference in Windhoek this morning, presenting an official report on the devastating impact of the American bl...

Affluence Global gives to vulnerable children

Zebaldt Ngaruka Affluence Global Namibia, a subsidiary of Affluence Global, through its product called ‘Double Red Rose’ donated food and baby supplements worthN$30 000 to children and vulnerable communities in Namibia recently. The two charity organisations that benefited from the donation are Home of Good Hope and Lechem Foundation based in Windhoek and... The post Affluence Global gives to vulnerable children appeared first on New Era .

First appearance for alleged wife murderer

Iuze Mukube A Windhoek resident accused of killing his romantic partner and the mother of his child made a first appearance yesterday in the Windhoek High Court. Lesley Collin Awoseb, who is facing a count of murder read with the Combating of Domestic Violence Act, appeared before Deputy Judge President Hannelie Prinsloo. Awoseb (34) is... The post First appearance for alleged wife murderer appeared first on New Era .

Murder, robbery accused to plead guilty

Iuze Mukube A resident of Otjiwarongo yesterday told Windhoek High Court Deputy Judge President that he will plead guilty to the charges alleged against him. The accused, Amon !Haneb is accused of murdering and robbing his former romantic partner, Emgaart Guxas in Otjiwarongo on 23 September 2024. It is alleged that he killed Guxas... The post Murder, robbery accused to plead guilty appeared first on New Era .

Ndjaleka recommends financial skills for health workers

Adolf Kaure Deputy health minister, Suzan Ndjaleka says that innovative mechanisms need to be put in place to empower healthcare workers with financial management knowledge. She made the remarks when she spoke at the recent Namibia Health Exhibition held in Windhoek. “Healthcare workers are human beings with families, aspirations, and financial burdens.... The post Ndjaleka recommends financial skills for health workers appeared first on New Era .

Outjo man wins stock theft appeal

Iuze Mukube Prince Pienaar, who was convicted and subsequently sentenced in the Outjo Magistrate’s Court in 2022 on a count of stock theft, has been successful in appealing his conviction in the Windhoek High Court. Pienaar, who was expected to begin serving his three-year sentence last week after completing a separate five-year sentence, was released... The post Outjo man wins stock theft appeal appeared first on New Era .

Nande beats Nel to claim Ongos Windhoek Open title

Likius Nande described his victory at the 2026 Ongos Windhoek Open as a rewarding weekend after outplaying Namibia’s top junior golfer, Sam Nel, by three strokes at Windhoek Golf Club over the weekend. “Overall, it was a great weekend. My game felt great before the tournament, so I was comfortable over the ball all weekend.... The post Nande beats Nel to claim Ongos Windhoek Open title appeared first on New Era .

DSN League Cup final set for Khomasdal Stadium

Ndapandula Vanyika Dream Sport Network (DSN) will bring its grassroots football season to a close with the DSN League Cup finals and end-of-year function scheduled for 31 October at Khomasdal Stadium in Windhoek. According to organiser Shalom Amutenya, the event will be held under the theme “Celebrating Excellence on and off the Pitch” and will... The post DSN League Cup final set for Khomasdal Stadium appeared first on New Era .

Namibia’s first Young Parliamentarians Caucus leaders elected… youth lawmakers unite to shape policy

Namibia’s first Young Parliamentarians Caucus elected its leadership over the weekend after a two-day workshop for young leaders in Windhoek. In an u

Natangwe: Windhoek’s master craftsman

Ndapandula Vanyika Armed with a welding torch and a passion for engineering, Windhoek-based artisan Festus Nande Natangwe is driving local innovation by simultaneously building family homes and fabricating custom Safari vehicles from raw steel. Natangwe, a self-taught master craftsman, has built a stellar reputation across the capital for transforming ordinary metals into heavy-duty structural products. ... The post Natangwe: Windhoek’s master craftsman appeared first on New Era .

Amutse sets 80% electricity access target

Energy Minister Modestus Amutse says Namibia can reach 80% electricity connectivity before the end of the decade, a higher target than the government has officially set. Speaking at the opening of the Namibia Electricity Supply Industry (ESI) Forum at the Avani Hotel in Windhoek last Thursday, the Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy said he... The post Amutse sets 80% electricity access target appeared first on New Era .

Dama FC’s Tshipa begins training in Spain

Dama Football Club, recently promoted to the Khomas Second Division, is proud to announce that its Young Player of the Season and MTC Hopsol U/17 top goalscorer

Surén, Greeff win Hollard Hearts cycling finale

Staff Reporter Roger Surén and Anri Greeff claimed the men’s and women’s 100 km victories at the Hollard Hearts Foundation Cycling Festival in Windhoek

Inside the N$3.2b Havana hospital project… realities, hurdles and the road ahead

Uakutura Kambaekua  When the government held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Windhoek District Hospital in the Havana suburb two years ago, it brought

Huge turnout at Mayoral Clean-Up in Katutura East

The Mayoral Clean-Up campaign continued Saturday morning in Katutura East, with residents and municipal teams working side by side around Gemeente Bus Stop and

NTB promotes Namibia at Diplomatic Fair

Staff Reporter The Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) participated in the Namibia Diplomatic Fair 2026, held at Parliament Gardens in Windhoek from 16 to 17 October

Nedbank Desert Dash gears up for 22nd edition

Nedbank Namibia launched the 22nd edition of its annual cycling event, the Nedbank Desert Dash, yesterday in Windhoek. The popular 401 km cycling event is slate

City eyes 20 more buses

Windhoek plans to expand its municipal bus service by acquiring 20 new buses, while exploring greener operations that include the introduction of electric buses.The plans remain he...

Jimmy Dludlu to headline Windhoek Jazz Festival…  artists to celebrate African jazz icons

Adolf Kaure Jimmy Dludlu from Mozambique will headline the 2026 Windhoek Jazz Festival line-up. The City of Windhoek, in a recent press statement, confirm

NHP hosts Pink Run for breast cancer awareness

Hilma Nalupe The Namibia Health Plan (NHP) hosted its inaugural Pink Run on Saturday in Windhoek to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month under the theme ‘Eve

Sports Awards record 127 entries this year

The nominees for the Namibia Annual Sports Awards were announced on Wednesday in Windhoek, with the Namibia Sports Commission (NSC) revealing that it received 1

Katutura East clean-up targets Gemeente Bus Stop, Shanghai Street

After a strong turnout last weekend, the Mayor’s Clean-Up Campaign continues in Katutura East tomorrow. This time activities will centre on the Geme

Groot Aub youth take learner’s tests locally

For 117 young people in Groot Aub, getting a learner’s licence no longer means travelling to Windhoek or Rehoboth. Having completed free training, th

Restoration Concert 4.0 promises a night of worship and music

For one night, Windhoek's Dr Hage Geingob Stadium will become a meeting place for gospel music, prayer and collective celebration as Restoration Concert 4.0 returns on Saturday, 31...

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City Police Traffic Tips: Overloading and reckless driving put public transport passengers at risk

Sergeant Nqobizwe Shipanga Public transport is an essential means of commuting for many Windhoek residents. However, the overloading of passenger vehicles, p

JAC Motors offers N$5 000 fuel prize at open day

Windhoek motorists and existing JAC vehicle owners are invited to an exciting open day at M+Z Motors tomorrow, where visitors will have an opportunity to explor

Celebrating independence

Learners from the School for Visually Impaired Children are on the streets of Windhoek this morning, celebrating White Cane Day. The commemoration is to celebrate independence for...

WINDHOEK RESIDENTS URGED TO STRENGTHEN DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

Khomas quiz exposes inclusive education gaps

Limited accessible learning materials, communication barriers and inadequate specialised support continue to challenge learners with disabilities, highlighting

Groot-Aub celebrates arrival of permanent ambulance…councillors promise to do more

Residents of Groot-Aub and the wider Windhoek Rural area found relief this week and celebrated the arrival of a permanent ambulance. This gives them ac

Katutura East residents back mayor’s cleaning

Young and old residents of Katutura East gathered near the constituency office on Saturday for the latest Mayor’s Clean-Up campaign, with the youth show

Warriors FA knock out Windhoek Gymnasium U/15

Windhoek Gymnasium were knocked out of the MTC HopSol Youth League knockout stages after they couldn't overcome a stubborn, clinical Warriors Football Academy s

FIC flags N$103.8bn in suspicious tax-linked transactions

Patience Makwele The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) has flagged transactions worth about N$103.84 billion linked to potential tax-related offences, warning that Namibia’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list must translate into stronger investigations, prosecutions and recovery of criminal proceeds. The findings were presented in Windhoek on Monday during day one of […]