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HOPEFUL TREND: Elephant poaching has declined from more than 100 in 2016, when it first spiked, to four last year. Photo: FILE

ENVIRONMENT

Elephant and rhino poaching declines

Elephant and rhino poaching declines

23 Hours Ago

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah inspecting a guard of honour before opening Parliament.

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

Scenes from Parliament opening in Windhoek on Tuesday this week

Scenes from Parliament opening in Windhoek on Tuesday this week

23 Hours Ago

Dr Anja Boshoff-De Witt, Executive Quality Assurance the LLPBN. Photo LLPBN

LOCAL NEWS

'The threat is real'; LLPBN asks for full cooperation against FMD

'The threat is real'; LLPBN asks for full cooperation against FMD

23 Hours Ago

NO MORE: Saif al-Islam Gaddafiu0027s sister told Libyan media he had died near the Libya-Algeria border. Photo: Reuters

AFRICA

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of ex-Libyan leader, reportedly shot dead

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of ex-Libyan leader, reportedly shot dead

23 Hours Ago

All Namibian poultry producers must register with LLPBN to comply with livestock and poultry laws. Photo File

LOCAL NEWS

Poultry producers reminded to register

Poultry producers reminded to register

23 Hours Ago

SERIOUS HAZARD: Residents say they are ignored once election campaigns end. Photo: Eliot Ipinge

LOCAL NEWS

Rundu AR councillor blames previous councils for Ngwangwa water crisis

Rundu AR councillor blames previous councils for Ngwangwa water crisis

23 Hours 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 Week 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 Week 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 Week 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 Week 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 Week Ago

David Mbeha - Namibian media personalityPhoto: Contributed

My Zone Careers

David Mbeha: Pioneering Namibia’s creative future

David Mbeha: Pioneering Namibia’s creative future

2 Week Ago

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My Zone

NCCAS recognition for Dr Lemmer

NCCAS recognition for Dr Lemmer

3 Week 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 Week Ago

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My Zone

When did struggling become a requirement for success?

When did struggling become a requirement for success?

3 Week Ago

Education minister Sanet-Steenkamp. Photo: Contributed

My Zone

NSSCO KPIs increase from 29% to 36%

NSSCO KPIs increase from 29% to 36%

3 Week 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 Week Ago

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My Zone

Universities gear up for subsidised education

Universities gear up for subsidised education

3 Week Ago

Picture of The Week
Events

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah inspecting a guard of honour before opening Parliament.

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

Scenes from Parliament opening in Windhoek on Tuesday this week

Scenes from Parliament opening in Windhoek on Tuesday this week

23 Hours Ago

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EVENTS

Notice: Temporary Unavailability of Photos During System Maintenance

Notice: Temporary Unavailability of Photos During System Maintenance

2 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

2 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

2 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

2 Month Ago

EVENTS

Windhoek–Berlin city partnership celebrates 25 years

Windhoek–Berlin city partnership celebrates 25 years

3 Month Ago

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EVENTS

Dis leeuwêreld op Grootfontein!

Dis leeuwêreld op Grootfontein!

4 Month Ago

Namibia Football Association president Robert Shimooshili. Photo Leandrea Mouers

NFA president calls for improvement, support

23 Hours Ago local

Angola has named its first Wetland of International Importance. Photo: RAMSAR

Angola designates Lisima Lya Mwono as first Ramsar Wetland

1 Week Ago Market Watch

Mac-Donald Vihanga Independent candidate and community leader.

Vihanga vows to restore integrity and hope in Okahandja

3 Month Ago WIndhoek Express Focus

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2 Month Ago EVENTS

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EDITORIAL: Oil wealth is meaningless without integrity

23 Hours Ago OPINION

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Govt maintains hardline stance on raw timber export ban

23 Hours Ago ENVIRONMENT

TRANSPARENCY: The minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Modestus Amutse. Photo Phillipus Josef

Top petroleum officials to declare assets under new law

23 Hours Ago GOVERNMENT

ILLEGAL: Money bouquets are illegal under Bank of Namibia Act. Photo: Contributed

Valentines: BoN warns lovebirds against cash bouquets

23 Hours Ago LOCAL NEWS

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No one is above the law, president says

23 Hours Ago GOVERNMENT

BLOCKED DRAIN: One of the drains that are blocked. Photo: Phillipus Josef

Havana residents plead for help after sewage water flood homes

23 Hours Ago SHORT NEWS

Namport. Photo: Contributed

One more AGOA year

23 Hours Ago SHORT NEWS

NOW HARD WORK: Swapo president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Photo: File

No excuse for underperformance, Nandi-Ndaitwah tells Swapo MPs

23 Hours Ago POLITICS

NO ANSWERS: Juanita Karolus. Photo: Contributed

Four months on, no arrests or answers in Juanita Karolus murder

23 Hours Ago CRIME

CONCERNED: Education minister Sanet Steenkamp the Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture. Photo: Contributed

Steenkamp raises concern over school dropouts

23 Hours Ago EDUCATION

SERIOUS HAZARD: Residents say they are ignored once election campaigns end. Photo: Eliot Ipinge

Rundu AR councillor blames previous councils for Ngwangwa water crisis

23 Hours Ago LOCAL NEWS

All Namibian poultry producers must register with LLPBN to comply with livestock and poultry laws. Photo File

Poultry producers reminded to register

23 Hours Ago LOCAL NEWS

CONCERNED: Education minister Sanet Steenkamp the Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture. Photo: Contributed

Steenkamp raises concern over school dropouts

23 Hours Ago EDUCATION

GAPS: The lack of security services in remote rural areas makes it difficult for the ministry to post guards. Photo: Kenya Kambowe

Parents asked to fund guards for remote schools

1 Day Ago EDUCATION

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Lawyer donates N$25 000 to top Ohangwena learner

3 Day Ago EDUCATION

PHOTO: Eliot Ipinge

Kavango Kickstart Tour targets drugs, vaping and mental health

6 Day Ago EDUCATION

In addition, 40 pairs of school shoes valued at N$3 000 were donated to learners who are unable to afford proper footwear.

Okarundu Camping invests in Otjimbingwe learners’ futures

1 Week Ago EDUCATION

RESPECT: Nantu Erongo chairperson Given Gowaseb. Photo: Contributed

Nantu Erongo condemns threats made against teachers

1 Week Ago EDUCATION

LEARNING SUPPORT: Learners from Otjimbingwe Primary School receive school shoes donated by Okarundu Camping. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

Okarundu Camping invests in Otjimbingwe learners’ futures

1 Week Ago EDUCATION

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Education climbs to third place on Africans’ list of priorities

1 Week Ago EDUCATION

NOT HAPPY: Erongo governor Nathalia /Goagoses shared her concern with the recently released NSSCO and NSSCA results. Photo: Leandrea Mouers

Erongo governor demands accountability in education

1 Week Ago EDUCATION

TRY AGAIN: NUST has reopened the vice chancellor position to broaden the recruitment process. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

NUST restarts vice-chancellor search after first bid falls short

2 Week Ago EDUCATION

PUZZLEMENT: Some students said they were surprised to be required to pay registration fees at NUST this week, despite government’s promise of subsidised tertiary education. Photo: NUST

No ‘free education’ for NUST repeaters, debtors

2 Week Ago EDUCATION

OCCUPIED: The hostel block that is currently occupied by teachers and hostel workers, according to several sources. PHOTOS: CONTRIBUTED

Parents alarmed by conditions at Khorixas school hostel

2 Week Ago EDUCATION

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

Outgoing NYC boss’ final foreign trips questioned

1 Month Ago YOUTH

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Private Windhoek schools deny race-based class placement claims

2 Month Ago YOUTH

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

Inside the national youth loan scheme

4 Month Ago YOUTH

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

Schools to screen Namibian documentaries in September

5 Month Ago YOUTH

File photo showing some of the street children in children.

Gender ministry reintegrates 425 street children into schools

5 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

6 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

6 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

8 Month Ago YOUTH

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

NYC director demands pay-back, name clearance

8 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

9 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

9 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

9 Month Ago YOUTH

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Zim mines see R145bn funding shortfall

3 Year Ago Oshiwambo

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COMPANY NEWS IN BRIEF

3 Year Ago Oshiwambo

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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

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Namibia vulnerable to imported inflation

3 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

a table of the book - Namibia: Land of many Cultures

Namibia: Land of Many Cultures celebrates Namibia's rich diversity

3 Day Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

PHOTOS: Rita Kakelo

Aron takes Miss World Namibia 2026 crown

3 Day Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

REIGNING QUEEN: Selma Kamanya was crowned Miss World Namibia 2025 last year. PHOTO: Contributed

Stage set for Miss World Namibia 2026

5 Day Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

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Ozonḓu Chronicles: The Relationships We Fake and the Lives We Settle For

5 Day Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

PRESENT: From YouTube sensation to host of Big Brother Mzansiu0027s u2018Spills with Biggieu0022, Naledi M. PHOTO: IOL

Naledi M takes the reins as host of ‘Spills with Biggie’

6 Day Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

NEXT CHAPTER: Miss Petite Global Namibia 2025, Linda Jesaya. PHOTOS: CONTRIBUTED

Petite power: Bigger, bolder show for Miss Petite Global Namibia 2026

6 Day Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

YUM: IShowSpeed tries Oshiwambo bread with a meaty treat at Single Quarters, Katutura. PHOTOS: Emerita Shikesho

IShowSpeed wraps up African tour in Namibia

6 Day Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

Gustavo Omulavalava latest Three Track EP is out. Photo: Contributed

Omulavalava turns pain into purpose on new EP

1 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

Back in 2020 when Gazza won Artist of the Decade. Photo: Contributed

The Namibian Annual Music Awards Are Back

1 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

NEW SOUND: Lady Zamar is releasing her new project 'Emperor Eclipse: Realm I - Awakening' on 30 January. Photo: Instagram/@mishaalganjaz

Lady Zamar embraces Afrobeats with her new project 'Emperor Eclipse: Realm I – Awakening'

1 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

MAKING WAVES: The 10-track album, 'Call On Me'. Photo: Contributed

Lize Ehlers heats up 2026 with new album 'Call On Me'

1 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

LOCAL STORIES: Desert Film's new project, 'The Long Road', premieres this Saturday. Photo: Contributed

Homegrown movie 'The Long Road' generates big buzz

1 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

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