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BACK AS AN ADVISOR: Former deputy minister in the Defence and Veterans Affairs, Hilma Nicanor, has returned as an advisor to the minister. Photo: State House

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DEAL SEALED: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (right) announced the ceasefire. Photo: Reuters

ACCIDENTS

How Pakistan helped secure a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran

How Pakistan helped secure a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran

21 Hours Ago

FOCUSED ON 2030: After ousting Robert Mugabe in 2017, Emmerson Mnangagwa was first elected president in 2018. Photo: AFP via Getty Images

ACCIDENTS

Plan to scrap presidential elections puts Zimbabweans at loggerheads

Plan to scrap presidential elections puts Zimbabweans at loggerheads

21 Hours Ago

POWER STRUGGLE: NamPower has launched a national awareness campaign to counter the theft of copper cables. PHOTO: NAMPOWER

CRIME

Copper cable theft on the rise, police warn

Copper cable theft on the rise, police warn

21 Hours Ago

NO HARM: Justice and Labour Relations minister, Fillemon Wise Immanuel. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

LOCAL NEWS

NEF warns of ‘blurred roles’ in labour disputes

NEF warns of ‘blurred roles’ in labour disputes

21 Hours Ago

SHOT IN THE ARM: FNB Namibiau0027s communication specialist Petelina Frans, the banku0027s communications manager Kirsty Watermeyer, EFN chairperson Toivo Ndjebela, FNB Namibia head of operations Carpio Minnaar and FNB Namibiau0027s sponsorship officer Selma Moongo at the cheque handover yesterday in Windhoek. Photo: Phillipus Josef

LOCAL NEWS

FNB injects N$250 000 into EFN journalism awards

FNB injects N$250 000 into EFN journalism awards

21 Hours Ago

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My Zone Careers

Tracey Goagoses charts path to dream job, one day at a time

Tracey Goagoses charts path to dream job, one day at a time

1 Week Ago

John Steytler is a former Economic Presidential Advisor and founding member and MD of R&J Steytler. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

My Zone Careers

Taxation needs representation, especially for SMEs

Taxation needs representation, especially for SMEs

2 Month Ago

Hope Village is calling on the public, corporate Namibia and government institutions to support its work through funding, skills sharing and long-term partnerships. Photo contributed

My Zone Careers

Hope Village: Changing young lives

Hope Village: Changing young lives

2 Month Ago

Owen Sikanda, Head of Benefits Administration in the Operations Department at the GIPF. Photo: Contributed

My Zone Careers

Owen Sikanda: 15 years of service rooted in excellence

Owen Sikanda: 15 years of service rooted in excellence

2 Month Ago

Managing director and founder Dr Armid Azadeh. Photo Contributed

My Zone Careers

Industries go remote, why can’t healthcare?

Industries go remote, why can’t healthcare?

2 Month Ago

Kehad Snydewel is the managing director of Green Enterprise Solutions. Photo: Contributed

My Zone Careers

Make IT your year in 2026

Make IT your year in 2026

2 Month Ago

COMING OF AGE: My Zone, Network Media Hubu2019s (NMH) youth and education publication, marked 11 years of youth storytelling yesterday. To celebrate the milestone, the team gave back to the children of Orlindi House of Safety in Windhoek, a heartfelt reminder that community always comes first. My Zone is published every Thursday in NMH daily newspapers u2014 Namibian Sun, Republikein, and Allgemeine Zeitung.rnrnPhoto: Justine Shehama

My Zone

My Zone vier 11 jaar

My Zone vier 11 jaar

1 Month Ago

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My Zone

NCCAS recognition for Dr Lemmer

NCCAS recognition for Dr Lemmer

2 Month Ago

My Zone visited Grade 5 and 6 learners at Dar E Zahra Private School. Photo: Desmarius Hansen

My Zone

Back to school!

Back to school!

2 Month Ago

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My Zone

When did struggling become a requirement for success?

When did struggling become a requirement for success?

2 Month Ago

Education minister Sanet-Steenkamp. Photo: Contributed

My Zone

NSSCO KPIs increase from 29% to 36%

NSSCO KPIs increase from 29% to 36%

2 Month Ago

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My Zone

NSSCO/AS deeltydse leerders staar steeds uitdagings in die gesig

NSSCO/AS deeltydse leerders staar steeds uitdagings in die gesig

2 Month Ago

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Notice: Temporary Unavailability of Photos During System Maintenance

Notice: Temporary Unavailability of Photos During System Maintenance

4 Month Ago

GOLF DAY: A few of the golfers scene in action at the Charity Golfer Day on Friday in Windhoek.Picture: Aurelia Afrikaner

EVENTS

Golfers swing into action for a cause

Golfers swing into action for a cause

4 Month Ago

GOLF DAY: Golfers in action at the Christmas Charity Golf Day on Friday in Windhoek. IMAGE: FILE Picture: Aurelia Afrikaner

EVENTS

Golfers swing into action for a cause

Golfers swing into action for a cause

4 Month Ago

CREATIVE ENERGY: Education Minister Sanet Steenkamp delivers a speech on behalf of the president at the 26th Annual Bank of Namibia Symposium in Windhoek last week. Photos: Bank of Namibia

EVENTS

Creativity the new currency of Namibia’s growth - president

Creativity the new currency of Namibia’s growth - president

4 Month Ago

EVENTS

Windhoek–Berlin city partnership celebrates 25 years

Windhoek–Berlin city partnership celebrates 25 years

5 Month Ago

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EVENTS

Dis leeuwêreld op Grootfontein!

Dis leeuwêreld op Grootfontein!

6 Month Ago

NFA Vice President Jacobus Marcus (left) and Standard Bank Namibia CEO Erwin Tjipuka (right) after signing the deal to bring back the 2026 Top 8 Cup. PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

Standard Bank injects N$2.5 million into revived Top 8 Cup

21 Hours Ago Sport

South Africa is revising its fuel pricing mechanism. PHOTO: FILE

SA's fuel price mechanism under review

21 Hours Ago Market Watch

Maerua Mall in Windhoek with a few retails.rnrnPhoto contributedrn

Namibia’s online retail future

2 Week Ago WIndhoek Express Focus

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4 Month Ago EVENTS

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EDITORIAL: Fix Independence Stadium

21 Hours Ago OPINION

PROUD STORY: Namibiau0027s first dual source CT scanner is based at the company Medical Imaging. Government says a CT scan machine is designated for Keetmanshoop hospital, a first in southern Namibia. Photo: Medical Imaging/ForIllustration

Direct procurement: N$164 million spent on medical equipment manufacturers

21 Hours Ago HEALTH

ITu0027S ABOUT NUMBERS: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Photo: State House

Sona promises 24 000 jobs from N$64bn projects

21 Hours Ago ACCIDENTS

ADVERTISE IT: Urban devlopment minister Sankwasa James Sankwasa has ordered Rundu council to advertise to advertise the CEO position following concerns over poor performance. Photo: Eliot IpingernrnPhoto: FILE

Sankwasa rejects Rundu CEO contract extension

21 Hours Ago LOCAL NEWS

COULD BE CHARGED: Apostle Shaundre Solomon Shoombe. Photo: Contributed

Woman accused of being a witch opens case against Apostle Shoombe

21 Hours Ago LOCAL NEWS

LIVELIHOODS: At least 1 000 people reportedly live at the landfill currently. Photo: Leandrea Mouers

Life at Walvis Bay's dumpsite

21 Hours Ago LOCAL NEWS

SHOT IN THE ARM: FNB Namibiau0027s communication specialist Petelina Frans, the banku0027s communications manager Kirsty Watermeyer, EFN chairperson Toivo Ndjebela, FNB Namibia head of operations Carpio Minnaar and FNB Namibiau0027s sponsorship officer Selma Moongo at the cheque handover yesterday in Windhoek. Photo: Phillipus Josef

FNB injects N$250 000 into EFN journalism awards

21 Hours Ago LOCAL NEWS

NO HARM: Justice and Labour Relations minister, Fillemon Wise Immanuel. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

NEF warns of ‘blurred roles’ in labour disputes

21 Hours Ago LOCAL NEWS

POWER STRUGGLE: NamPower has launched a national awareness campaign to counter the theft of copper cables. PHOTO: NAMPOWER

Copper cable theft on the rise, police warn

21 Hours Ago CRIME

FOCUSED ON 2030: After ousting Robert Mugabe in 2017, Emmerson Mnangagwa was first elected president in 2018. Photo: AFP via Getty Images

Plan to scrap presidential elections puts Zimbabweans at loggerheads

21 Hours Ago ACCIDENTS

DEAL SEALED: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (right) announced the ceasefire. Photo: Reuters

How Pakistan helped secure a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran

21 Hours Ago ACCIDENTS

BACK AS AN ADVISOR: Former deputy minister in the Defence and Veterans Affairs, Hilma Nicanor, has returned as an advisor to the minister. Photo: State House

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21 Hours Ago ACCIDENTS

AFFECTED: Rundu Secondary School, where a suspected food poisoning incident is believed to be linked to food storage challenges. Photo: Eliot Ipinge

Power outage blamed for Rundu Hostel food poisoning

3 Week Ago EDUCATION

PUSHBACK: The Windhoek Afrikaanse Privaatskool (WAP). Photo: FILE

Private schools push back against Grade 12 directive

3 Week Ago EDUCATION

OFFICIAL OPENING SOON: The Keetmanshoop Vocational Training Centre (KVTC). Photo: Otis Daniels

Energy-sector vocational training hub opens in Keetmanshoop

3 Week Ago EDUCATION

SERIOUS NEED: Northern regions are in need of hostels. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

Dire scarcity of hostels in the north undercuts learner performance

1 Month Ago EDUCATION

TVET enrolment has reached 13 512 trainees for the 2026 academic year. Photo: NYS

Over 13 000 enrolled for TVET in 2026

1 Month Ago EDUCATION

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Napwu signs 5% wage deal amid teacher backlash

1 Month Ago EDUCATION

GOOD WORK: Deputy education minister Dino Ballotti says school infrastructure projects are well underway. PHOTO: FILE

Education projects on track, but three schools lag

1 Month Ago EDUCATION

LACKING: Economist warns education billions failing to curb unemployment. Photo contributed

Economist Hei says throwing money at education won’t fix unemployment

1 Month Ago EDUCATION

SOLUTION FOUND: Registration of the 86 children began immediately after the last Mondayu2019s announcement. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

86 learners to benefit after education officials step in

1 Month Ago EDUCATION

SOLUTION FOUND: Registration of the 86 children began immediately after the last Mondayu2019s announcement. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

86 learners to benefit after education officials step in

1 Month Ago EDUCATION

HELP US: Learners during a lesson at Namhadi yaMwelihanyeka Primary School. Photos: Contributed

N$1.2bn needed to fix Ohangwena schools, official says

1 Month Ago EDUCATION

ON THE FLOOR: Learners at Ngcangcana Junior Primary School taking lessons while crouching on the floor. Photo: Eliot Ipinge

Kavango East school overcrowding reaches 'crisis' point, parents say

1 Month Ago EDUCATION

APPEAL: Prime Minister Dr. Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare meets with Prof. Dr. Max Schlereth, the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Namibia in the Free State of Bavaria, Germany. Photo: Office of the Prime Minister

Namibia seeks German to help with water, health systems

1 Day Ago YOUTH

SKILLS: Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare. PHOTO: FILE

Companies could get major tax deductions for hiring interns

1 Week Ago YOUTH

Newly improved ICU for paediatrics unit at Windhoek Central Hospital. Photos: Desmarius Hansen

Namibia now has a dedicated Paediatric ICU linked to heart surgery.

3 Week Ago YOUTH

DESPERATE FOR HELP: Khorixas youth recently held a public demonstration against unfair employment. Photo: Rodney Pienaar

‘We steal just to eat’

1 Month Ago YOUTH

SECURITY: Some young Namibian girls reportedly marry significantly older men for financial stability. Photo: Contributed

Poverty, pregnancy pushes young girls into early marriage, Nanso warns

1 Month Ago YOUTH

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Windhoek youth face housing shortages, high living costs

1 Month Ago YOUTH

FINAL DANCE: NYC director Calista Schwartz-Gowases. Photo contributed

Outgoing NYC boss’ final foreign trips questioned

4 Month Ago YOUTH

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Private Windhoek schools deny race-based class placement claims

4 Month Ago YOUTH

GO AND SHINE: Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare. PHOTO: OPM

Inside the national youth loan scheme

6 Month Ago YOUTH

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

Schools to screen Namibian documentaries in September

7 Month Ago YOUTH

File photo showing some of the street children in children.

Gender ministry reintegrates 425 street children into schools

7 Month 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

8 Month Ago YOUTH

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Zim mines see R145bn funding shortfall

4 Year Ago Oshiwambo

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COMPANY NEWS IN BRIEF

4 Year Ago Oshiwambo

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Plan for a smart working life exit

4 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

4 Year Ago Oshiwambo

OPEC Secretary General Mohammed Barkindo. Photo Reuters

OPEC has no control over global oil markets

4 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

4 Year Ago Oshiwambo

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Development Bank announces new bond

4 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’

4 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’

4 Year Ago Oshiwambo

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Namibia vulnerable to imported inflation

4 Year Ago Oshiwambo

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Ongangala ya dhipagwa mOmbaye

9 Year Ago Oshiwambo

NCCI ita popile ekaleko lyootendela dhepangelo

NCCI ita popile ekaleko lyootendela dhepangelo

9 Year Ago Oshiwambo

LAUNCHED: UNAM Press Publisher, Naitsikile lizyenda-Ndoroma during the launch of the book. Photo : Jorge Dos Santos

UNAM Press launches book on faith and Namibia’s liberation struggle

5 Day Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

LOVE OF THE CRAFT: Barry de Klerk, aka The Movie Guy, interviewing Misha Collins. Photo: Barry de Klerk

10 Years of The Movie Guy: How it all began

5 Day Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

TRUE TO HER ROOTS: Karlie draws on her Zambezi heritage and Silozi language in her music. Photo: Contributed

New chapter for singer and songwriter Karlie

1 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

YOU DID IT: A tribute to Fransina Nikodemusu2019s achievements. Photo: Marina Antonio

Fluffy’s Artistry on Wheels launches as Namibia’s first mobile salon

1 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

BACK WITH A BANG: Windhoek-born singer Jermain De Voss, professionally known as Jermain. Photo: Contributed

Jermain returns with fresh single after nine-year break

1 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

READY TO MAKE YOU LAUGH: Fresh from WHK North. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

'Fresh from WHK North’ presents comedy show at Hilton Kalabar on 1 April

1 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

NEW ARTIST PLATFORM: Zhuleika Mowes (United PayPoint), Elsabe Tibinyana (Energy FM), Che Ulenga (United PayPoint), Glenda Bailey (NBC commissioning editor), and Lischen Kambanda (United PayPoint). PHOTO: Jorge Dos Santos

Strictly Local Namibia to spotlight Namibian music and entertainers

1 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

GREATEST FATHER: Chuck Norris and Gena Ou0027Kelley with twins Dakota Norris and Danilee Norris.rnPhoto: Chuck Norris/Instagram

Chuck Norris' children share heartfelt tributes after his sudden death

2 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

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Selma Kamaya launches Nlobal Nation Academy

2 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

TOUGH LIFE: David Kahamba Alberthu2019s independently made series u0027Street Iconsu2019 has been released on TikTok. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

'Street Icons' shines spotlight on harsh realities of street life

2 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

RUN FOR YOUR LIVES: Ready or Not 2 : Here I Come. Photo: Contributedrnrn

Ready or Not 2: Here I Come – Review

2 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

JUGGLING WITH EASE: Namibian doctor and multi-award-winning musician Latoya Mwoombola Hamutenya, known as Lioness, has been awarded the Icons of Africa Awards 2026. PHOTOS: CONTRIBUTED

Lioness earns continental recognition at Icons of Africa Awards

2 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

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