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ETHENI AANONA YETU: Aavali yeli mekanka poskola yaNdama East. Ethano: Phillipus Josef

EDUCATION

Oskola yaNdama East moshipilili shopolotika

Oskola yaNdama East moshipilili shopolotika

22 Hours Ago

LOUD AND CLEAR: Parents have made their stance known. Photo Phillipus Josef

EDUCATION

Ndama East school: In the eye of a political storm

Ndama East school: In the eye of a political storm

22 Hours Ago

LIFE: Project coordinator Kenneth Rheent and members of the Hoachanas Children Fund Backyard Garden Project. PHOTOS: CONTRIBUTED

AGRICULTURE

Hoachanas’ veggie gardens revolutionise fight against hunger

Hoachanas’ veggie gardens revolutionise fight against hunger

22 Hours Ago

SHOULDN'T HAVE: There's no suggestion Lord Mandelson ever met Virginia Giuffre. Photo: The Times

INTERNATIONAL

Mandelson should never have been ambassador, says Epstein victim\'s family

Mandelson should never have been ambassador, says Epstein victim\'s family

22 Hours Ago

COMMON GOALS: The MVA Fund has held meetings with the public across the country to provide feedback opportunities on proposed changes. PHOTO: ELIZABETH KHEIBES

SOCIAL ISSUES

MVA Fund reviews benefits amid outdated funeral payout

MVA Fund reviews benefits amid outdated funeral payout

22 Hours Ago

Maguire Mulder, CCBA commercial director

My Zone Careers

Maguire Mulder’s legacy of passion and purpose at Coca-Cola

Maguire Mulder’s legacy of passion and purpose at Coca-Cola

3 Day Ago

Pottie de Bruyn, general manager of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) Namibia. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

My Zone Careers

Pottie de Bruyn drives strategic growth at Coca Cola

Pottie de Bruyn drives strategic growth at Coca Cola

3 Day Ago

Carli Abrantes, executive director of Enjoy Travel Namibia. Photo: Contributed

My Zone Careers

ED SPOTLIGHT: Carli Abrantes charts new horizons at Enjoy Travel Namibia

ED SPOTLIGHT: Carli Abrantes charts new horizons at Enjoy Travel Namibia

3 Day Ago

Newly appointed investment research analyst at GIPF Elly Shipena

My Zone Careers

New talent at GIPF: Elly Shipena joins as investment analyst

New talent at GIPF: Elly Shipena joins as investment analyst

3 Day Ago

David Augustu (Junior)Photo: Contributed

My Zone Careers

DBikes: Pedalling towards community impact and growth

DBikes: Pedalling towards community impact and growth

3 Day Ago

Ockert Jansen, the director of public affairs, communication and sustainability at Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) Namibia. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

My Zone Careers

Ockert Jansen bridges communication and corporate sustainability at Coca-Cola

Ockert Jansen bridges communication and corporate sustainability at Coca-Cola

3 Day Ago

CRAN CEO Emilia Nghikembua giving her address at the business breakfast.

My Zone

CRAN champions tech-driven youth entrepreneurship

CRAN champions tech-driven youth entrepreneurship

4 Day Ago

JG van der Wath Secondary School head girl, Charnay Pienaar.

My Zone

Head Girl

Head Girl

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My Zone

UWC strengthens alumni ties in Namibia

UWC strengthens alumni ties in Namibia

4 Day Ago

Franco Engelbrecht. PHOTO: Contributed

My Zone

Sports star of the week

Sports star of the week

4 Day Ago

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My Zone

Okahandja learners explore their futures at Career Fair

Okahandja learners explore their futures at Career Fair

4 Day Ago

JG van der Wath Secondary School's choir. Photo: Contributed

My Zone

‘Harmony’ voices united in excellence

‘Harmony’ voices united in excellence

4 Day Ago

Picture of The Week
Events

NURGAL, AFGHANISTAN: Volunteers and Taliban security personnel move injured people after an earthquake in the Mazar Dara village of Nurgal. The death toll from the earthquake this week has jumped to more than 2,200, just as another magnitude 6.2 earthquake hit the south-east region of the country on Thursday night. Photo: Wakil Kohsar/AFP/Getty Images

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

Photo Page

Photo Page

6 Day Ago

Erna Chimu. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

EVENTS

NTN comes alive with the sound of music

NTN comes alive with the sound of music

2 Week Ago

COMING HOME: Marelize Horn celebrated the Namibian launch of ‘My F*k, Marelize!’ on Wednesday evening. PHOTOS: Iréne-Mari van der Walt

EVENTS

‘My F*k, Marelize’ is finally here!

‘My F*k, Marelize’ is finally here!

2 Week Ago

EFFECTIVE MESSAGING: The conference is taking place in Swakopmund this week. Photo: UnSplash

EVENTS

Namibia to host inaugural communicators conference

Namibia to host inaugural communicators conference

2 Month Ago

A choir performing at the 6th Annual Nama Cultural Festival in Keetmanshoop. Photo Otis Daniels

EVENTS

Traditional authorities warned against succession disputes

Traditional authorities warned against succession disputes

3 Month Ago

CONDOLENCE... Erongo governor Nevile Andre signs the book of condolence for late Founding President Sam Nujoma opened at the governor’s office on Wednesday. Photo: Adam Hartman

EVENTS

Erongo announces commemorative plans for Nujoma

Erongo announces commemorative plans for Nujoma

6 Month Ago

EVENTS

Constitution Day commemorated on Sunday

Constitution Day commemorated on Sunday

7 Month Ago

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Special-One retains WBO Africa Super Featherweight crown

22 Hours Ago Sport

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\'Garden Town\' hosts Spring Festival

22 Hours Ago Market Watch

Scan this QR code to watch an interview with Petrina Matthews.

From beads to murals

3 Week Ago WIndhoek Express Focus

Erna Chimu. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

NTN comes alive with the sound of music

2 Week Ago EVENTS

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Petrus Ureh Uugwanga. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

Tribute to Petrus Ureh Uugwanga

22 Hours Ago OPINION

LISTEN TO US: Berrie Holtzhausen of Alzheimer’s Dementia Namibia (ADN). Photo: Adam Hartman

Dementia awareness in Namibia hampered by lack of data, says activist

22 Hours Ago HEALTH

Shonena

More resignations rock PDM

22 Hours Ago SHORT NEWS

THE FUTURE IS FEMALE: CRAN CEO Emilia Nghikembua.

CRAN under fire for ‘female-only’ job advert

22 Hours Ago LABOUR

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Tourist killed in C14 crash near Walvis Bay

22 Hours Ago SHORT NEWS

Dr John Steytler. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

Is the ‘Land of the Brave’ brave enough to talk about mental health?

22 Hours Ago OPINION

SURGERY: Melvin Areseb's abdomen reveals a major scar post-surgery. Photo: Contributed

Spitzkoppe man in hospital after alleged police beating

22 Hours Ago POLICE

NUISANCE: Potholes remain a hazard in Windhoek despite ongoing repair work.

Only N$30m available for City’s N$324m pothole nightmare

22 Hours Ago INFRASTRUCTURE

HAPPY MAN: ECN chief electoral and referenda officer Peter Shaama.PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

ECN completes 90% voter registration ahead of 2025 polls

22 Hours Ago POLITICS

RESPONSE: Namibia wants to sell over 44 000 kg of ivory from government stockpiles, but CITES officials caution that the plan may provide cover for illegal trade. Photo: FILE

CITES raises concerns over Namibia’s ivory trade proposal

22 Hours Ago ENVIRONMENT

KEEP THEM: A fleet of government vehicles parked in Windhoek. Photo: FILE

Disposing govt cars after 120 000km a joke, MPs say

22 Hours Ago GOVERNMENT

LOUD AND CLEAR: Parents have made their stance known. Photo Phillipus Josef

Ndama East school: In the eye of a political storm

22 Hours Ago EDUCATION

ETHENI AANONA YETU: Aavali yeli mekanka poskola yaNdama East. Ethano: Phillipus Josef

Oskola yaNdama East moshipilili shopolotika

22 Hours Ago EDUCATION

PLEAS: Community members demonstrate against the decision to close down Ndama East Primary School. Photo: Phillipus Josef

How Ndama East teachers deliver despite the odds

2 Day Ago EDUCATION

From left to right:Dreyer Stephanie of |Anes Secondary School took second place, Victoria !Nowases of CJ Brandt High School secured first place and Senoritha Buys of |Anes Secondary School took third place

Learners shine at Khoekhoegowab spelling bee

6 Day Ago EDUCATION

Education ministry hits back. Sanet Steenkamp. Photo contributed

Steenkamp warns against politicising Ndama school debacle

6 Day Ago EDUCATION

PHOTO: REUTERS

DWN launches outreach to promote clean, safe communities

1 Week Ago EDUCATION

WORRYING CONDITIONS: Learners at Ngcove Junior Primary School receive lessons under trees. Photo: Phillipus Josef

Overcrowded, underfunded schools 'unacceptable', Amupanda says

1 Week Ago EDUCATION

WELCOME STUDENTS: The hostel block at the newly constructed Keetmanshoop Vocational Training Centre. Photo: Otis Daniels.

A new dawn for vocational training in the South

3 Week Ago EDUCATION

OATH: ACC director-general Paulus Noa has urged Nust whistleblowers to step forward and testify under oath if their allegations against vice-chancellor Dr Erold Naomab and senior officials are to be investigated.PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

Noa invites Nust whistleblowers to testify under oath

3 Week Ago EDUCATION

ENOUGH IS ENOUGH: NUST students are threatening to shut down all campuses and hostels over alleged poor service. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

NUST students demand 30% hostel fee slash

3 Week Ago EDUCATION

ACCESS FOR ALL: FNB Namibia, through the FirstRand Namibia Foundation, has pledged N$500 000 to the University of Namibia (Unam) Foundation to support inclusive education. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

FNB pledges N$500 000 to boost inclusive education at Unam

1 Month Ago EDUCATION

SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT: Rukonga Vision School learners say their teachers create a conducive learning environment. Photo: Phillipus Josef

Culture of care fuels Rukonga's success

1 Month Ago EDUCATION

YOUR STORY: Filmmaker and creative practitioner Othilia Tutu Mungoba. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

Schools to screen Namibian documentaries in September

2 Week Ago YOUTH

File photo showing some of the street children in children.

Gender ministry reintegrates 425 street children into schools

3 Week Ago YOUTH

HUGE DEMAND: Vice President Lucia Witbooi officially received this year's 16th intake at Henites Bay. Photo: Adam Hartman

Over 11 000 youths scramble for National Youth Service intake

1 Month Ago YOUTH

BELONGING: Love Your Neighbour Pre-Primary School learners hold their RichBag backpacks. Photo: Kariiue Katjikonde

RichBag initiative empowers learners, one backpack at a time

1 Month Ago YOUTH

NOT NOW: Okahandja activist Gerub Gâseb insists the expo should be postponed until next year, citing the recent brutal and still unsolved murders of three young girls. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

Okahandja forges ahead with expo despite outcry

3 Month Ago YOUTH

PAY ME BACK: NYC director Calista Swartz-Gowases. Photo: FILE

NYC director demands pay-back, name clearance

3 Month Ago YOUTH

The signing of the petition handed over to the Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture - Photo by Annemarie du Toit

Axing of Khoekhoegowab lessons sparks protest at Auas Primary School

4 Month Ago YOUTH

WET FEET: The San learners step into the ocean for the first time. PHOTOS: CONTRIBUTED

San learners touch the ocean for the first time

4 Month Ago YOUTH

ALIGNED VALUES: Former first lady Monica Geingos was recently inaugurated as the founding chancellor of Kepler College in Kigali, Rwanda. Photo: Contributed

Geingos urges youth to redefine leadership in Africa

5 Month Ago YOUTH

Junior Kapofi, ’n digitale digitale bemarkings beampte vir Synergi, het sy begin in die mediabedryf as ’n intern vir My Zone gevind.

A DECADE OF YOUTH EMPOWERMENT

5 Month Ago YOUTH

WOES: Last year Bridgehead declared dividends of N$500 000 to the National Youth Council.

Bridgehead: NYC’s business arm turns heads for wrong reasons

5 Month Ago YOUTH

OVERSTEPPED: Finance minister Ipumbu Shiimi. PHOTO: FILE

Tjongarero defies Shiimi, reinstates NYC boss

5 Month Ago YOUTH

Photo Unslash/Shane-mclendon

Zim mines see R145bn funding shortfall

3 Year Ago Oshiwambo

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COMPANY NEWS IN BRIEF

3 Year Ago Oshiwambo

Photo Unsplash/Harli Marten

Plan for a smart working life exit

3 Year Ago Oshiwambo

Nandoiye Ole Yiele, 74, prepares to receive her first dose of the coronavirus disease vaccine. Photo Reuters

Moderna announces vaccine facility in Kenya

3 Year Ago Oshiwambo

OPEC Secretary General Mohammed Barkindo. Photo Reuters

OPEC has no control over global oil markets

3 Year Ago Oshiwambo

People remove personal belongings from a burning house after being shelled in the city of Irpin, outside Kyiv. Photo Nampa/AFP

World Bank approves support package for Ukraine

3 Year Ago Oshiwambo

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Development Bank announces new bond

3 Year Ago Oshiwambo

Ukrainian refugees get on the train to Warsaw, at the Przemysl railway station, near the Polish-Ukrainian border.. Photo Nampa/AFP

Invasion has caused ‘seismic changes in Europe’

3 Year Ago Oshiwambo

A man walks past a mural depicting Russian President Vladimir Putin, with the Russian flag, in Belgrade. Photo Nampa/AFP

‘Ban on Russian oil will be catastrophic’

3 Year Ago Oshiwambo

Photo Nampa

Namibia vulnerable to imported inflation

3 Year Ago Oshiwambo

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Ongangala ya dhipagwa mOmbaye

8 Year Ago Oshiwambo

NCCI ita popile ekaleko lyootendela dhepangelo

NCCI ita popile ekaleko lyootendela dhepangelo

8 Year Ago Oshiwambo

COMEBACK: Chicco DeeBok Murema makes his return to the Oviritje music scene with the release of his new single ‘Itavera’ and its accompanying music video. PHOTOS: CONTRIBUTED

Oviritje star marks comeback with reflective story of hope, struggle and homecoming

2 Day Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

NEW MUSIC: Lize Ehlers steps into Afrobeats territory with her latest single, ‘Follow’, featuring Makufikufi. PHOTOS: CONTRIBUTED

Lize Ehlers drops new Afrobeats single ‘Follow’ ft. Makufikufi

2 Day Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

CALL OUT: Banana Shekupe, performing artist and former College of the Arts lecturer, is launching auditions for his new musical ‘From Exile to Glory’, a retelling of Namibia’s liberation story. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

Banana Shekupe launches auditions for liberation musical

2 Day Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

Glenora

Part 3: Coffee stains, a decade and the things we don’t say outloud.

2 Day Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

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Sipho \'Hotstix\' Mabuse to headline 2025 Windhoek Jazz Festival

2 Day Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

BOLD VISION: Karnation’s bold and unapologetic designs cross borders as creative director Karishma Isaacs represents Namibia at Batho Fashion Week, continuing her journey of fusing edge with cultural flair. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

MTC Windhoek Fashion Week designers head to Batho Fashion Week

3 Day Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

ENDURING LEGACY: Ras Sheehama seated beside a portrait capturing his likeness, a visual tribute to the music legend whose influence shaped Namibian sound for over three decades. PHOTOS: CONTRIBUTED

‘In His Words’: A final tribute to Ras Sheehama

3 Day Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

ENDURING LEGACY: Ras Sheehama seated beside a portrait capturing his likeness, a visual tribute to the music legend whose influence shaped Namibian sound for over three decades. PHOTOS: CONTRIBUTED

‘In His Words’: A final tribute to Ras Sheehama

3 Day Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

UPDATE: The Restoration Concert 3.0 has added South African gospel star Xolly Mncwango to its line-up. The multi-award-winning gospel star will share the stage with Nigeria’s Sinach and a roster of Namibian performers at the highly anticipated event on Saturday, 22 November at Dr. Hage Geingob Stadium.
Organised by Project Never Walk Alone, the annual concert blends music and mission. Founded in 2021 by Tim Ekandjo, the Namibian non-profit provides shoes to underprivileged children, channeling its proceeds into acts of restoration.
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Xolly Mncwango Joins Sinach for Restoration Concert 3.0 in Windhoek

6 Day Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

TRIBUTE: The Ndilimani Cultural Troupe, with support from the Namibia Society of Composers and Authors of Music (Nascam) and MTC, will host a tribute concert and memorial for Ras Sheehama on Wednesday, 10 September, at Zoo Park, starting at 17:00.
Ras Sheehama, widely regarded as a legendary artist and pioneer of Namibian reggae, died last Friday. PHOTOS: CONTRIBUTED

Ras Sheehama Tribute Concert Set for Zoo Park

1 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

NATIONAL LOSS: Ras Sheehama, the legendary Namibian reggae artist remembered for his music of hope, resistance and unity. PHOTO: NGANDU TV

President, PM lead tributes to legendary musician Ras Sheehama

1 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

UPDATE: Jackson Kaujeua Jr., son of the late Namibian music legend Jackson Kaujeua, has died at 46.

A folk and traditional music composer, Kaujeua passed away in Norway on Sunday after being hospitalised since March while battling cancer. PHOTOS: CONTRIBUTED

Jackson Kaujeua Jr., Folk Composer and Son of Namibian Music Icon, Dies at 46

1 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

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