Following Namibia’s much-publicised unceremonious withdrawal from her planned joint bid with Botswana for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), New Era Sport caught up with various journalists in neighbouring Botswana – and this is what they had to share:
Desert Storm seeks redemption in Botswana
For Namibia’s veteran fighter Sakaria ‘Desert Storm’ Lukas, who lost to America’s Raymond Ford late last year, today’s fight against Zimbabwe’s Issa Phiri will serve as a long-waited golden opportunity to redeem himself.
Top racehorses to meet in Otjinene this weekend
The Otjinene Supporters Club (OSC), in collaboration with Standard Bank and Mobili Fishing, will be hosting their much-anticipated horse racing competition at the Otjinene turf club this Sunday in the Omaheke region.
Tropicana presents Mexican Sunset Party
The Namibian coastline just got more exciting with the launch of the Mexican Sunset Party tomorrow at Tropicana, a new entertainment venue, located on the Long Beach jetty.
Damasfusion to headline International Jazz Day at FNCC
Lydia Garises, better known as Damasfusion, and her band will be gracing the FNCC stage tonight in honour of International Jazz Day, marked around the world officially on Sunday.
Mr Simple offers apprenticeships at hair studio
Dancehall artiste Mr Simple, real name Clayton Chigarito, recently took to social media to announce an apprenticeship programme in his Red Vibes Salon.
Uncommon Sense | Living intentionally for a 2.0 society.
In his book ‘The Strangest Secret’, Earl Nightingale says he once asked the late Nobel-prize-winning Dr. Albert Schweitzer, “Doctor, what is wrong with man today?” Dr. Schweitzer went silent for a moment and then said, “Man simply don’t think”. This cannot be further from the truth of what the world has become today.
Shishani to light up ‘Night under the Stars’
Back on a Namibian stage since 2018, vocalist, songwriter and guitarist Shishani is sure to mesmerise local music lovers again with her distinctive sound that blends African rhythms, soul, jazz and pop.
Agribank urges farmers to take loans
Agribank reminded farmers to make use of its production loan facility in light of the looming drought in Namibia that has resulted from the poor and delayed rainfall patterns.
Mining explorations breach N$1.3 bln
Exploration in 2022 continued with its upward trajectory, breaching N$1.3 billion in real terms.









