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Namibia honoured with Edmond Blanc Prize

Namibia honoured with Edmond Blanc Prize

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Jan A Scholtz. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

OPINION

Somewhere between justice and mercy: Where are we?

Somewhere between justice and mercy: Where are we?

17 Hours Ago

Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa. PHOTO Phillipus Josef

LOCAL NEWS

Sankwasa slams chieftaincy court battles

Sankwasa slams chieftaincy court battles

17 Hours Ago

INFORM: Communities mobilise to protect mother tongue education in schools.

PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

EDUCATION

Communities rally for local language education rights

Communities rally for local language education rights

17 Hours Ago

UNACCEPTABLE: The Landless People’s Movement (LPM) national spokesperson Lifalaza Simataa. Photo contributed

POLITICS

LPM praises surprise break in ranks as ‘visionary’ political move

LPM praises surprise break in ranks as ‘visionary’ political move

17 Hours Ago

Former Agriculture minister Mac-Albert Hengari (59)

photo: Rita Kakelo

JUSTICE

Hengari nofekelwa omukwawo ya tindilwa obooloha

Hengari nofekelwa omukwawo ya tindilwa obooloha

17 Hours Ago

The founder of Tila’s Investment, Ndatila Iyambo stands proudly at the helm of her growing business where women lead, grow and shape the future.

My Zone Careers

Where women lead and business grows

Where women lead and business grows

20 Hours Ago

Africas youngest MP, Fenny Tutjavi

My Zone Careers

Namibia's youngest MP aims to make her mark

Namibia's youngest MP aims to make her mark

5 Day Ago

Sam Simon, Senior Data Analyst at MVA Fund

My Zone Careers

A passion for turning complex data into meaningful insights

A passion for turning complex data into meaningful insights

5 Day Ago

Dr. Anton Olivier,CEO; Startex Consulting

My Zone Careers

Dr Anton Olivier: bridging strategy gaps

Dr Anton Olivier: bridging strategy gaps

5 Day Ago

Bertha Nambuli is a Human Capital Officer with almost 8 years experience in Human Resource Management at Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia .Photo Contributed

My Zone Careers

Leveraging technology for effective talent management

Leveraging technology for effective talent management

5 Day Ago

Paulo Coelho, Namibian rand expert

My Zone Careers

Build a brand story that pops!

Build a brand story that pops!

5 Day Ago

Old school uniform

My Zone

New uniform for Noordgrens

New uniform for Noordgrens

6 Day Ago

Students engage in a school based charity club at an event promoting health and children well being.

My Zone

Noordgrens Charity Club receives, makes donations

Noordgrens Charity Club receives, makes donations

6 Day Ago

Zaime Magdalena

My Zone

Head Girl

Head Girl

6 Day Ago

McDonald Mwashekele

My Zone

Head Boy

Head Boy

6 Day Ago

My Zone

Groot sportgees op pad na Outjo: NAPSO wintersportweek by Privaatskool Moria

Groot sportgees op pad na Outjo: NAPSO wintersportweek by Privaatskool Moria

6 Day Ago

BATTLING IT OUT - The U19 squads for Windhoek High School and Windhoek Gymnasium active on the court. PHOTOS GOTTRIEB NAMBAHU

My Zone

Fueling the Competition – King Price Netball Challenge

Fueling the Competition – King Price Netball Challenge

6 Day Ago

Picture of The Week
Events

PICTURE OF THE DAY

News through the lens

News through the lens

8 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

2 Month Ago

EVENTS

Constitution Day commemorated on Sunday

Constitution Day commemorated on Sunday

2 Month Ago

EVENTS

Constitution Day commemorated on Sunday

Constitution Day commemorated on Sunday

2 Month Ago

Photo: Frank Steffen

EVENTS

Annual Ace Charity Golf Day tees off to support education

Annual Ace Charity Golf Day tees off to support education

3 Month Ago

STRONG FOUNDATIONS: As a key initiative empowering Namibia’s youth, the Old Mutual indaba tackles critical challenges in skills development and career readiness. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

EVENTS

Old Mutual to host second youth indaba

Old Mutual to host second youth indaba

3 Month Ago

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EVENTS

CLOSE FRIENDS

CLOSE FRIENDS

4 Month Ago

Die wenners van die Standard Bank 2025 Swakopmund Ope, Wilna Bredenhann en Likus Nande, se trofeë is deur Gerry Cloete, Takbestuurder van Standard Bank op Swakopmund, oorhandig. Foto verskaf

Nagmerrie by eerste putjie sink 2024-kampioen

20 Hours Ago Sport

The rural development agenda needs to stimulate sustainable food production. Photo: FILE

Rural-urban migration threat to agricultural production (AGRIMONITOR)

20 Hours Ago Market Watch

The Khan solar park was renamed after Moses ||Garoëb by president Nangolo Mbumba at its recent inauguration outside Usakos. Photo Augetto Graig

Local money for cheap solar electricity

2 Week Ago FOCUS Energy

Colgar Danene

Namibia honoured with Edmond Blanc Prize

17 Hours Ago ENVIRONMENT

Jan A Scholtz. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

Somewhere between justice and mercy: Where are we?

17 Hours Ago OPINION

Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa. PHOTO Phillipus Josef

Sankwasa slams chieftaincy court battles

17 Hours Ago LOCAL NEWS

INFORM: Communities mobilise to protect mother tongue education in schools.

PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

Communities rally for local language education rights

17 Hours Ago EDUCATION

UNACCEPTABLE: The Landless People’s Movement (LPM) national spokesperson Lifalaza Simataa. Photo contributed

LPM praises surprise break in ranks as ‘visionary’ political move

17 Hours Ago POLITICS

Former Agriculture minister Mac-Albert Hengari (59)

photo: Rita Kakelo

Hengari nofekelwa omukwawo ya tindilwa obooloha

17 Hours Ago JUSTICE

JPG. The extension and upgrade of the Outapi Water Treatment Plant (WTP) is progressing steadily.
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Opoloyeka yokulongulula omashina gokudhinda omeya mOutapi taku ende nawa

17 Hours Ago LOCAL NEWS

SAFETY CONCERNS: Members of parliament demand clarity as presidency takes over oil and gas sector. Photo contributed

Policy gaps in oil sector threatens peace, Aupindi warns

17 Hours Ago LOCAL NEWS

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Proverbs 31 as a Professional Woman - Part 37

17 Hours Ago COLUMNS

UNCONSCIOUS: Andreas Sikomba being treated by medical personnel. Photo contributed

Alleged ‘drunk’ knife-wielding worker missed work for days

17 Hours Ago LOCAL NEWS

PHOTO: FILE

African horse sickness outbreak

17 Hours Ago HEALTH

EXECUTOR ROLE: Marén de Klerk. PHOTO: FILE

De Klerk responds to Shikongo estate allegations

17 Hours Ago JUSTICE

INFORM: Communities mobilise to protect mother tongue education in schools.

PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

Communities rally for local language education rights

17 Hours Ago EDUCATION

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CAREER FAIR

1 Day Ago EDUCATION

RACE IS ON: Education minister Sanet Steenkamp. Photo: Contributed

Race against time to design free varsity education by 2026

2 Day Ago EDUCATION

ELONGO LYOSHALI: Omupresidente Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. ETHANO: Namibian Presidency

Elongo lyoshali otali piti tuu?

2 Day Ago EDUCATION

SIGNED: Ondangwa Town Council CEO, Ismael Namgongo and Cosdef Executive Manager, Paavo Tuwilika Kamutukwata during the signing of the MoU ceremony.

Cosdec, Ondangwa Town Council partner in skills development

1 Week Ago EDUCATION

PHOTO FILE

Steenkamp sets education, sports and arts reform agenda

1 Week Ago EDUCATION

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DO NO HARM

1 Week Ago EDUCATION

The aftermath of heavy rainfall at Sikanduko junior primary school. PHOTO Phillipus Josef

Fixing schools will take years, Kavango East education director says

1 Week Ago EDUCATION

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DO NO HARM

1 Week Ago EDUCATION

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FUTURE NAMIBIAN LAWMAKERS

2 Week Ago EDUCATION

Smiles and scrolls for Rundu's fresh graduates. PHOTO Phillipus Josef

Govt working to improve graduates' job prospects, minister says

2 Week Ago EDUCATION

VISITATION: Kayowo wood project hosted minister Emma Kantema during her visit to Rundu. PHOTO Phillipus Josef

Government targets 2027 for full ECD integration

2 Week Ago EDUCATION

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

5 Day 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

6 Day 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

3 Week 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

1 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

1 Month Ago YOUTH

OVERSTEPPED: Finance minister Ipumbu Shiimi. PHOTO: FILE

Tjongarero defies Shiimi, reinstates NYC boss

1 Month Ago YOUTH

CONTRADICTIONS: Finance minister, Iipumbu Shiimi. Photo: File

Evidence contradicts Shiimi’s denials in NYC fiasco

1 Month Ago YOUTH

RETIREMENT: Outgoing youth minister, Agnes Tjongarero. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

Tjongarero: AG and Shiimi delayed my action on NYC

1 Month Ago YOUTH

Ndeshipanda Shaamena. PHOTOS: Contributed

NYC board places HR, finance bosses on forced leave

2 Month Ago YOUTH

The Rehoboth edition of the Media Road Show in 2024. PHOTO INGRID BOOYSEN

Annual media roadshow kicks off

2 Month Ago YOUTH

YOUNG MEDIA TALENT: The Rehoboth edition of the Media Road Show in 2024. PHOTO: INGRID BOOYSEN

Annual media roadshow kicks off

2 Month Ago YOUTH

Dorthea Nangolo, president of Nanso. PHOTOS: CONTRIBUTED

Unam draws a line in the sand on grade 11 graduates

3 Month Ago YOUTH

Photo Unslash/Shane-mclendon

Zim mines see R145bn funding shortfall

3 Year Ago Oshiwambo

Photo Reuters

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

YOUNG VISIONARY: Sinte Simasiku, founder of Itgrl.co, is capturing memories and hearts with her aesthetic polaroid prints and empowering message of individuality.

‘It girl’ Sinte Simasiku charts unique creative path

5 Day Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

REPRESENTING NAMIBIA: Sandra Muramba and Elisabeth Mukwaya.

Mwananga’s AMVCA nomination a triumph for MTF alumni

5 Day Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

NEW KID ON THE BLOCK: Option Daril, a rising force in Namibia’s Afropop scene, is blending dancehall, reggae, and local rhythms to create a sound uniquely his own.

Option Daril infuses Namibia’s Afropop scene with new flavours

1 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

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An open letter to the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture

1 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

AN EXPERIENCE AWAITS: Swakopmund is gearing up to host the highly anticipated Wine & Whiskey Festival this Saturday, 19 April, at the Tennis Court Parking. Organised by Levaro Events, the festival promises a vibrant celebration of premium beverages, gourmet cuisine, and live entertainment. Guests can look forward to a diverse selection of fine wines, craft whiskeys, artisanal snacks, and culinary delights ranging from sushi to grilled meats. The event also features live performances, interactive games such as whiskey pong, and branded experiences by leading partners including Coca-Cola Namibia, Pupkewitz Nissan Swakopmund, 99FM, Spier, and Johnnie Walker. Festival Coordinator Jorokee Ortner says the event is designed to be inclusive for both connoisseurs and newcomers, offering a space to sip, savor, and socialize. Tickets are available on Howler at N$250 per person, with limited space. The festival is expected to attract locals and visitors alike for a full day of culture, flavor, and fun.

Wine & Whiskey Festival this weekend in Swakop

1 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

PUSHING AMAPIANO: Azmo Nawe is one of the Namibian artists championing the amapiano genre in Namibia.

Catching up with Azmo Nawe

1 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

SIMPLY YOU MAGAZINE LIFESTYLE AND FASHION AWARDS SET FOR SEPTEMBER

1 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

SAVE THE DATE: The 2025 Simply You Magazine Lifestyle and Fashion Awards set for 6 September.

Simply You Magazine Lifestyle and Fashion Awards set for 6 September under the theme ‘Namibian Elegance: Black Tie & Diamonds’

2 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

UPDATE: Miss World Namibia organisation has announced Selma Kamanya, a Namibian model and beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss Namibia 2018 as the one to represent Namibia at the 72nd Miss World pageant set to take place on Saturday, 31 May in Hyderabad, India. “After 7 years, she returns not just as a queen—but as a woman refined by time, pressure, and purpose. Like a diamond that takes years to form, her brilliance was shaped beneath the surface,” read a statement by Miss World Namibia.

Selma Kamanya, Miss Namibia 2018, to Represent Country at Miss World Pageant in India in May

2 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

READY: Musicians at the 2024 Capricorn Private Wealth Baroque Festival.

Baroque Festival unites Namibian musicians in symphony

2 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

REPRESENTING: Berny brings Zambezi pride to the spotlight with her new single ‘Thabo.’

Berny prepares to release vernacular-powered single ‘Thabo’

2 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

VIRAL: Daymenmet, the Oshakati-born hitmaker, is carving out a new era for Namibian music—one viral track at a time.

Daymenmet breaks the mould: From Oshakati to TikTok stardom

2 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

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