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Jan Möhr thrash Brave SC 7-1 … in their Group B U/17 match

3 days ago | neweralive.na | Strauss Lunyangwe

Late Friday afternoon, Jan Möhr Secondary School wasted no chances when they took Brave to task by beating them 7-1 at their football field. After their last game, which they drew, the secondary school side made sure not to leave anything to chance to collect three points in their third game of the season. Clive Shinyowa scored a hat-trick for Jan Möhr, while Itapotu Tjimbinanjo bagged two goals. Vince Kahua and Shiyanga Philippus each scored one goal.
Wind project to power Namdeb operations

4 days ago | neweralive.na | Edgar Brandt

The possible upgrading of a Namdeb wind project holds the potential to power diamond mining operations, while additional electricity could be transmitted into the national grid. This is as Namdeb, equally owned by government and the De Beers Group, continues to align its operations with national goals for industrialisation, clean energy transition and sustainable development.
Gold inclusion in FX reserves is ‘long-overdue’- economist …strategic value in enhancing resilience during economic shocks

1 week ago | neweralive.na | Edgar Brandt

A leading economist in the country has called the Bank of Namibia’s decision to commence gold accumulation as part of its foreign exchange reserve management strategy as “long-overdue”. The central bank last week announced the decision to include gold, targeting 3% of net foreign exchange reserves, saying it aligns with global central banking trends, given the precious metal’s strategic value in hedging against inflation and enhancing resilience during economic shocks.
More IPC members join Swapo in Erongo

1 week ago | neweralive.na | Eveline De Klerk |Eveline de Klerk

SWAKOPMUND – Three more Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) heavyweights resigned from the party on Monday. They joined the ruling party, Swapo. The trio are Antonius Muremi, a member of the national executive committee, as well as the couple Launa and Imanuel Garosab, who also served in the same committee.
Corporate uptake drives credit to 5-year high …underscores return in business confidence in market

1 week ago | neweralive.na | Edgar Brandt

A notable acceleration in corporate credit uptake has resulted in domestic private sector credit extension (PSCE) growing by 5% year-on-year (y/y) in March 2025, up from the 3.9% y/y recorded in February. This marks the strongest pace of credit expansion in five years. Corporate credit constitutes approximately 50% of total domestic credit extended. This increased significantly to 8.2% y/y in March from 5.9% y/y in February.
Economy still on positive trajectory during Q1 …while volatility from Trump’s tariffs pressurise NAD

1 week ago | neweralive.na | Edgar Brandt

The domestic economy maintained a positive growth trajectory during the first quarter of 2025. This was largely supported by strong performance in the mining sector, particularly uranium, gold and zinc as well as notable gains in construction, wholesale and retail trade, communication and tourism. Based on these figures, the central bank expects the domestic economy to grow by 3.8% and 4.0% in 2025 and 2026, respectively, from a 3.7% estimated in 2024.
Offshore safety a must

1 week ago | neweralive.na | Eveline De Klerk |Eveline de Klerk

SWAKOPMUND – Urgent action is needed to improve offshore safety in Namibia’s growing oil and gas sector as any lapse in health, safety and environmental standards could derail the country’s energy ambitions. This was the view of Erongo governor Neville Andre at the opening of the inaugural Offshore Safety Conference, which concluded on Friday in Swakopmund.
ACC seizes over N$2m in RA assets

1 week ago | neweralive.na | Eveline De Klerk |Eveline de Klerk

WALVIS BAY – The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has seized a weighbridge and other assets valued at over N$2 million as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged corrupt practices involving a Roads Authority (RA) official and a private supplier. The alleged corruption, according to a search warrant seen by New Era, took place between December 2021 and July 2022 at the RA’s Walvis Bay weighbridge.
‘Political sabotage cripples Walvis Bay service delivery’

1 week ago | neweralive.na | Eveline De Klerk |Eveline de Klerk

WALVIS BAY – Walvis Bay mayor and IPC vice president Trevino Forbes claims political interference within the municipality continues to cripple service delivery in the harbour town. Speaking during a press conference on Saturday, Forbes said it has become increasingly difficult for council to deliver proper services due to what he described as “deliberate sabotage”.
Six die in long weekend accidents …driver charged with drunk driving

1 week ago | neweralive.na | Eveline De Klerk |Eveline de Klerk

WALVIS BAY – Seven people died as a result of vehicle accidents and suicide over the long weekend, while one person is reportedly missing in the Erongo region. A driver has been charged with culpable homicide as well as drunk driving after being involved in an accident that killed five people on the Karibib-Okahandja road. He is expected to appear in the Karibib Magistrate’s Court today facing these charges. Police confirmed on Friday that the driver of a white Jetta, tested positive for alcohol.