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FASTIV, UKRAINE: Rescuers work to extinguish a fire after a drone attack at an undisclosed location in Fastiv, in Kyiv oblast. Photo: Ukrainian Emergency Service/AFP

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BE FAIR: Health minister Dr Esperance Luvindao. Photo: Contributed

HEALTH

MoHSS still open to working with \'reasonable middlemen\'

MoHSS still open to working with \'reasonable middlemen\'

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NO BAIL: The family of Martha Aron protested outside the Ondangwa Magistrate's Court on Tuesday, demanding that the accused be denied bail. PHOTO: TUYEIMO HAIDULA

LOCAL NEWS

Family protests bail for murder accused

Family protests bail for murder accused

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GOVERNMENT

Havana Four-Way residents agree to move

Havana Four-Way residents agree to move

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RISING NUMBERS: While the rural population also grew by 24.8%, the momentum is clearly with urban centres such as Rundu, which has absorbed the bulk of internal migration. Photo: Phillipus Josef

LOCAL NEWS

Kavango East population soars 43% in 12 years

Kavango East population soars 43% in 12 years

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Education minister Sanet Steenkamp in green dress and pro-vice-chancellor for academic affairs Dr Andrew Niikondo just after unveiling the plaque at Nust yesterday. In black is Jordaania Andima who is head of the animation department. Photos: Kariiue Katjikonde

SHORT NEWS

Steenkamp opens NUST animation department

Steenkamp opens NUST animation department

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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

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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

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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

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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

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David Augustu (Junior)Photo: Contributed

My Zone Careers

DBikes: Pedalling towards community impact and growth

DBikes: Pedalling towards community impact and growth

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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

6 Day Ago

Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) SRC have escalated petition to NUST council over unresolved academic, Wi-Fi, and hostel challenges

My Zone

NUST escalates student petition to the university council

NUST escalates student petition to the university council

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The IUM delegation and the Russia’s Perm State Humanitarian Pedagogical University at the Dorado Campus (Main campus) boardroom. Photo: George Dinyando

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IUM strengthens ties with Russian University through language and research collaboration

IUM strengthens ties with Russian University through language and research collaboration

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Asnath Kandanga. Photo: Contributed

My Zone

Scorpions sting to victory at ISWB Sports Day

Scorpions sting to victory at ISWB Sports Day

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Chanay Solomons. Photo: Contributed

My Zone

Walvis Bay Junior Council: Empowering youth, serving the community

Walvis Bay Junior Council: Empowering youth, serving the community

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Andrew Shivute. Photo: Contributed

My Zone

Young entrepreneurs shine at ISWB

Young entrepreneurs shine at ISWB

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Walvis Bay Private School vs. Pro Ed Akademie during the Coastal Interhigh Girls Hockey 2Photo: Contributed

My Zone

Coastal Interhigh

Coastal Interhigh

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FASTIV, UKRAINE: Rescuers work to extinguish a fire after a drone attack at an undisclosed location in Fastiv, in Kyiv oblast. Photo: Ukrainian Emergency Service/AFP

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Grootfontein readies itself for a big one

Grootfontein readies itself for a big one

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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

Tadiwanashe Marumani van Zimbabwe en JJ Smit van Namibië.

Chevrons bal vuis met sege in reeks teen Eagles

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Second EV exhibition boasts charging station

9 Hours Ago Market Watch

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From beads to murals

3 Week Ago WIndhoek Express Focus

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Grootfontein readies itself for a big one

2 Day Ago EVENTS

UP IN ARMS: In Luanda, shops were looted during the protests. Photo: AFP

\'The hungry can\'t stay silent\' - behind deadly protests in oil-rich Angola

9 Hours Ago INTERNATIONAL

TOURISM OVERHAUL. Joseph Okori, a lead consultant of Afri Enviro. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

Namibia charts new course for tourism with master plan

9 Hours Ago ENVIRONMENT

ERODED VALUE: The allowance of N$350 has not been reviewed in more than two decades. PHOTO: Contributed / FOR illustrative purpose only.

Child maintenance allowance not increased for 22 years

9 Hours Ago ACCIDENTS

Hundreds of thousands of people have fled Gaza City in recent weeks. Photo: BBC

\'The bombing has been insane\': Palestinians scramble to flee Israeli assault on Gaza City

9 Hours Ago INTERNATIONAL

ON THE RUN: Lawyer Marén de Klerk.

Authorities still pursuing De Klerk extradition after 2024 setback

9 Hours Ago JUSTICE

URGENT HEALTH CHALLENGE: Prof. Lamech Mwapagha. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

NUST hosts landmark cancer conference

9 Hours Ago HEALTH

Editorial

EDITORIAL: Picking the modern Namibian diplomat

9 Hours Ago OPINION

HONOURED: Michelle McClean in Times Square. Photo: Contributed

McLean honoured in Times Square for tourism role

9 Hours Ago LOCAL NEWS

IN THE MIX: There are concerns about how Dangote's deal may affect the national oil storage facility at Walvis Bay. Photo contributed

Cabinet approves Dangote oil deal

9 Hours Ago ENERGY

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SHORT NEW: Luvindao confirms measles outbreak in Opuwo

9 Hours Ago SHORT NEWS

RESPONSIBLE PET CARE: Ongwediva Town Council spokesperson Ottilie Shingenge.PHOTO: FILE

Ongwediva urges responsible dog ownership amid rising attacks by strays

9 Hours Ago LOCAL NEWS

BOLD STEP: EIF spokesperson Romeo Muyunda. Photo: EIF

EIF’s N$625m proposed green industrial zone project makes strides

9 Hours Ago ENVIRONMENT

NEW CHAPTER: The new classrooms at Ambrosius Amutenya Primary School in Oranjemund. Photo: Otis Daniels

New classrooms ease overcrowding in //Kharas schools

2 Day Ago EDUCATION

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

Ndama East school: In the eye of a political storm

3 Day Ago EDUCATION

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

Oskola yaNdama East moshipilili shopolotika

3 Day 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

5 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

1 Week Ago EDUCATION

Education ministry hits back. Sanet Steenkamp. Photo contributed

Steenkamp warns against politicising Ndama school debacle

1 Week Ago EDUCATION

PHOTO: REUTERS

DWN launches outreach to promote clean, safe communities

2 Week Ago EDUCATION

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

Overcrowded, underfunded schools 'unacceptable', Amupanda says

2 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

4 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

4 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

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

Schools to screen Namibian documentaries in September

3 Week Ago YOUTH

File photo showing some of the street children in children.

Gender ministry reintegrates 425 street children into schools

4 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

6 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

5 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

5 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

5 Day Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

Glenora

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

5 Day Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

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

5 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

6 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

6 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

6 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

1 Week 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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