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SHROUDED IN DARKNESS: More streetlights are expected in Rundu soon. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

LOCAL NEWS

Rundu streetlight project on track, says Amutse

Rundu streetlight project on track, says Amutse

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INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT: Health ministry executive director, Penda Ithindi; Japanu0027s ambassador, Shinichi Asazuma; UN resident coordinator, Hopolang Phororo, and other stakeholders during the handover ceremony. PHOTO: ELIZABETH KHEIBES

HEALTH

Japan-funded N$18.4m health projects target vulnerable Namibians

Japan-funded N$18.4m health projects target vulnerable Namibians

1 Hour Ago

WORK BEGINS NOW: Attorney-general Festus Mbandeka. Photo: Contributed

JUSTICE

Mbandeka sets course for major justice reform

Mbandeka sets course for major justice reform

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NO EXCUSES: Inspector General Joseph Shikongo and SARPCOO chairperson Richard Luhanga. Photo: Phillipus Josef

POLICE

Low pay no excuse for corruption, police chief warns

Low pay no excuse for corruption, police chief warns

1 Hour Ago

FRAUD ACCUSATIONS: NUST administrator Maria Hengari (41) made her first appearance in court after her arrest in connection with an alleged N$2.6 million fraud scheme. PHOTO: FILE

CRIME

NUST administrator in court over alleged N$2.6m fraud

NUST administrator in court over alleged N$2.6m fraud

1 Hour Ago

Dr Mpasi Namwira Katewa.

OPINION

Diescho versus Mushelenga: Two paths to intellectual distinction

Diescho versus Mushelenga: Two paths to intellectual distinction

1 Hour Ago

Tracey Goagoses rnPhoto Contributed: Tracey Goagoses

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

2 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

3 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

3 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

3 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?

3 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

3 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

2 Month Ago

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My Zone

NCCAS recognition for Dr Lemmer

NCCAS recognition for Dr Lemmer

3 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!

3 Month Ago

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My Zone

When did struggling become a requirement for success?

When did struggling become a requirement for success?

3 Month Ago

Education minister Sanet-Steenkamp. Photo: Contributed

My Zone

NSSCO KPIs increase from 29% to 36%

NSSCO KPIs increase from 29% to 36%

3 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

3 Month Ago

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Events

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

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EVENTS

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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

6 Month Ago

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EVENTS

Dis leeuwêreld op Grootfontein!

Dis leeuwêreld op Grootfontein!

7 Month Ago

Team La Muela and Team Maranatha

Polo makes historic debut in Namibia

1 Hour Ago Sport

Ambassador Albertus Aochamub is interim CEO of the Meat Corporation of Namibia. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

A blueprint for meat diplomacy

1 Hour Ago Market Watch

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Robotics transform knee surgery at Lady Pohamba

1 Week Ago Medical

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4 Month Ago EVENTS

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EDITORIAL: Namibia’s football needs sustainability, not seasonal rescue

1 Hour Ago OPINION

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Uerikuas laid to rest

1 Hour Ago ACCIDENTS

FUNDING GAP: The Independence Stadium has not hosted internationally-sanctioned football matches since 2021.rnPHOTO: FILE

Independence Stadium upgrade faces N$2bn shortfall

1 Hour Ago LOCAL NEWS

NOT FORGETTEN: Late founding president Sam Nujoma. Photo contributed

Govt winds up Nujoma's office

1 Hour Ago GOVERNMENT

Ukrainian servicemen of the 3rd Separate Tank Iron Brigde take part in an exercise in the Kharkiv area. Photo: Vadim Ghirda/AP

Zelensky condemns US extension of Russian sanctions waiver

1 Hour Ago INTERNATIONAL

Dr Mpasi Namwira Katewa.

Diescho versus Mushelenga: Two paths to intellectual distinction

1 Hour Ago OPINION

FRAUD ACCUSATIONS: NUST administrator Maria Hengari (41) made her first appearance in court after her arrest in connection with an alleged N$2.6 million fraud scheme. PHOTO: FILE

NUST administrator in court over alleged N$2.6m fraud

1 Hour Ago CRIME

NO EXCUSES: Inspector General Joseph Shikongo and SARPCOO chairperson Richard Luhanga. Photo: Phillipus Josef

Low pay no excuse for corruption, police chief warns

1 Hour Ago POLICE

WORK BEGINS NOW: Attorney-general Festus Mbandeka. Photo: Contributed

Mbandeka sets course for major justice reform

1 Hour Ago JUSTICE

INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT: Health ministry executive director, Penda Ithindi; Japanu0027s ambassador, Shinichi Asazuma; UN resident coordinator, Hopolang Phororo, and other stakeholders during the handover ceremony. PHOTO: ELIZABETH KHEIBES

Japan-funded N$18.4m health projects target vulnerable Namibians

1 Hour Ago HEALTH

SHROUDED IN DARKNESS: More streetlights are expected in Rundu soon. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

Rundu streetlight project on track, says Amutse

1 Hour Ago LOCAL NEWS

LOVE BALLAD: Uno Boy is set to release a new track, titled u0027Kerata Wenau0027. Photo: Contributed

Uno Boy eyes international reach with ‘Kerata Wena’

2 Day Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

HOMECOMING: Professor Anicia Peters. PHOTOS: CONTRIBUTED

Unam bigwigs lead NUST VC race

5 Day Ago EDUCATION

DIRE NEED: Two years ago, concerned teachers and parents at Ncamagoro Combined School underlined the urgent need for a hostel. Photo: Nikanor Nangolornrn

75 000 hostel learners cost govt nearly N$1b to feed

6 Day Ago EDUCATION

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

1 Month Ago EDUCATION

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

Private schools push back against Grade 12 directive

1 Month Ago EDUCATION

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

Energy-sector vocational training hub opens in Keetmanshoop

1 Month 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

2 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

2 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 Week Ago YOUTH

SKILLS: Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare. PHOTO: FILE

Companies could get major tax deductions for hiring interns

2 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.

1 Month 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

LOVE BALLAD: Uno Boy is set to release a new track, titled u0027Kerata Wenau0027. Photo: Contributed

Uno Boy eyes international reach with ‘Kerata Wena’

2 Day Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

New music and four AMA nods, Tylau2019s next era is already taking shape. Photo Contributed

Tygers rejoice! Tyla unveils new single date and scoops four AMA nominations

3 Day Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

ARRIVAL: Phatboy Lutor and King Twizz elevate the game with u2018ISJAAHu2019. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

Phatboy Lutor and King Twizz elevate the game with ‘ISJAAH’

3 Day Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

GLAM AND VULNERABLE: Atlantis is set to perform at Drag Night Namibia tonight. Photo: Contributed

Drag Night Namibia returns tonight with ‘Atlantis Unfiltered’

1 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Photo: Contributed

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie – Review

1 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

ON STAGE: Namibian DJ Kandeya was among the local DJs who performed at Passionfruit. Photo: Jorge Dos Santos

Passionfruit returns with Vigro Deep, delivers high-energy night

1 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

NEW VISION: Ndawana Ndume, founder of the Ongoma Music Awards. Photo: Contribu

New Ongoma Music Awards to spotlight local artists

1 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

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

2 Week 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

2 Week 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

2 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

2 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

3 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

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