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People First, Profits Second: A Blueprint for Namibia's Mixed Economy with Soul and Body

People First, Profits Second: A Blueprint for Namibia's Mixed Economy with Soul and Body

8 Hours Ago

STREET TRADE: Informal traders line Runduu2019s streets as residents seek to make a living amid limited market space. PHOTO: Eliot Ipinge

LOCAL NEWS

Rundu’s booming street trade poses health risk – Mutorwa

Rundu’s booming street trade poses health risk – Mutorwa

8 Hours Ago

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SHORT NEWS

Sex-ed drive kicks off in Ohangwena

Sex-ed drive kicks off in Ohangwena

8 Hours Ago

BACKTRACK: CPBN chairperson Mary Shiimi. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

LOCAL NEWS

CPBN axes N$123m border fence tender

CPBN axes N$123m border fence tender

8 Hours Ago

FRESH START: NamPower board chairperson Clive Kavendjii (left) and company managing director Simson Haulofu. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

LOCAL NEWS

'Only one' of 12 NamPower MD applicants met requirements

'Only one' of 12 NamPower MD applicants met requirements

8 Hours Ago

HUB: The Port of Lu00FCderitz is expected to play a key role in Namibiau2019s emerging offshore oil and gas industry. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

LOCAL NEWS

Investor 'lost' N$80m in halted Lüderitz project

Investor 'lost' N$80m in halted Lüderitz project

8 Hours Ago

Ashante Manetti. Photo: Contributed

My Zone Careers

Manetti appointed Letshego Namibia chief commercial officer

Manetti appointed Letshego Namibia chief commercial officer

5 Day Ago

Nolan Swarts. Photo: Contributed

My Zone Careers

Nolan Swarts joins CRAN board

Nolan Swarts joins CRAN board

5 Day Ago

LEARNING: Edu-Game Namibia students attend an intermediate and beginner-level class, where they work on cybersecurity games. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

My Zone Careers

Edu-Game closes Namibia’s gaming gap

Edu-Game closes Namibia’s gaming gap

5 Day Ago

BON VOYAGE: EU Ambassador Ana Beatriz Martins (centre) joins the 2026 cohort of Namibian Erasmusu002B mobility students. PHOTO: CHRISTIAN STIEBAHLrnrn

My Zone Careers

38 students off to Europe on EU-funded study programme

38 students off to Europe on EU-funded study programme

5 Day Ago

Ingo Louw. Photo: Contributed

My Zone Careers

How ERP systems can transform Namibian organisations

How ERP systems can transform Namibian organisations

5 Day Ago

Martha Nangolo. Photo: Contributed

My Zone Careers

Martha Nangolo celebrates 11 years at IPPR

Martha Nangolo celebrates 11 years at IPPR

5 Day 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

6 Month Ago

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My Zone

NCCAS recognition for Dr Lemmer

NCCAS recognition for Dr Lemmer

7 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!

7 Month Ago

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My Zone

When did struggling become a requirement for success?

When did struggling become a requirement for success?

7 Month Ago

Education minister Sanet-Steenkamp. Photo: Contributed

My Zone

NSSCO KPIs increase from 29% to 36%

NSSCO KPIs increase from 29% to 36%

7 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

7 Month Ago

Picture of The Week
Events

Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture was also seen at the 2026 Creative.Sports.Tourism Awards at the National Theatre of Namibia in Windhoek. Photo : Casey Husselmann

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

Photo Page

Photo Page

6 Day Ago

EXPO TOUR: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare visit exhibitor stalls at the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair on Sunday. PHOTO: Loise Shiimi

EVENTS

President calls for year-round Ongwediva trade hub

President calls for year-round Ongwediva trade hub

2 Week Ago

TOGETHER: Vice President Lucia Witbooi practises sign language skills at the awards ceremony. Photo: Otis Daniels

EVENTS

State House wins disability-inclusive employer award

State House wins disability-inclusive employer award

2 Month Ago

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EVENTS

Notice: Temporary Unavailability of Photos During System Maintenance

Notice: Temporary Unavailability of Photos During System Maintenance

9 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

9 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

9 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

9 Month Ago

African Stars Football club. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

Namibian clubs face uphill CAF battles

8 Hours Ago Sport

Meatcou2019s Okapuka Tannery is strengthening its position in international leather markets after completing its latest sustainability audit. Photo: MEATCO

Meatco bets on leather to keep more wealth in Namibia

8 Hours Ago Market Watch

Leading Namibiau0027s green building movement is Nedbank Namibiau0027s headquarters at Freedom Plaza in Windhoek. Photo contributed

Namibia's growing collection of Green Star buildings

1 Month Ago Mining

EXPO TOUR: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare visit exhibitor stalls at the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair on Sunday. PHOTO: Loise Shiimi

President calls for year-round Ongwediva trade hub

2 Week Ago EVENTS

SERVING NAMIBIANS: Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare addresses public servants at the 2026 human resource conference in Windhoek. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

The public 'are your real bosses’, PM tells public servants

8 Hours Ago GOVERNMENT

CARING NEIGHBOURS: Beneficiaries received home-grown crops to support families in need. Photo: Loise Shiimi

Community crop fields yield 3 tonnes for Oshana families

8 Hours Ago AGRICULTURE

FUNDING GROWTH: Rundu Town Council strategic executive for community services, Francisca Kupembona. PHOTO: Eliot Ipinge

Rundu council launches commercial arm to boost revenue

8 Hours Ago LOCAL NEWS

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EDITORIAL: Killing the goose that lays the golden eggs

8 Hours Ago OPINION

HUB: The Port of Lu00FCderitz is expected to play a key role in Namibiau2019s emerging offshore oil and gas industry. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

Investor 'lost' N$80m in halted Lüderitz project

8 Hours Ago LOCAL NEWS

FRESH START: NamPower board chairperson Clive Kavendjii (left) and company managing director Simson Haulofu. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

'Only one' of 12 NamPower MD applicants met requirements

8 Hours Ago LOCAL NEWS

BACKTRACK: CPBN chairperson Mary Shiimi. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

CPBN axes N$123m border fence tender

8 Hours Ago LOCAL NEWS

PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

Sex-ed drive kicks off in Ohangwena

8 Hours Ago SHORT NEWS

STREET TRADE: Informal traders line Runduu2019s streets as residents seek to make a living amid limited market space. PHOTO: Eliot Ipinge

Rundu’s booming street trade poses health risk – Mutorwa

8 Hours Ago LOCAL NEWS

Prof. Paul John Isaak. Photo: Contributed

People First, Profits Second: A Blueprint for Namibia's Mixed Economy with Soul and Body

8 Hours Ago OPINION

STOP GBV: GBV cases remain high in Ohangwena and Oshikoto. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

1 100 GBV cases recorded in Ohangwena, Oshikoto

1 Day Ago POLICE AND CRIME

BAIL GRANTED: Vehonga Ndura (43) has been granted bail. PHOTO: FILE

Rape accused granted N$10 000 bail

1 Day Ago JUSTICE

PRIORITISE SAFETY: Students were encouraged to resist financial and emotional pressures in relationships. PHOTO: Loise Shiimi

Students told not to bankroll their girlfriends

6 Day Ago EDUCATION

PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

The NAMAs are back, and thinking bigger than just awards

2 Week Ago Look

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Lawmakers want total ban on hubbly and vaping

2 Week Ago EDUCATION

LONELY: Nathalia /Goagoses blasted senior officials for failing to attend the festival opening. PHOTO: FILE

Governor fumes as education officials skip arts festival

2 Week Ago EDUCATION

CONCERN: Education Minister Sanet Steenkamp. PHOTO: Eliot Ipingernrn

Teaching posts not for sale – Steenkamp

4 Week Ago EDUCATION

LEARNING: The newly constructed Outjo Project Secondary School. Photo: Phillipus Josef

N$70m Kunene schools come with demand for better results

4 Week Ago EDUCATION

AMBITIOUS: A sweeping N$28 billion education plan aims to transform Namibiau2019s schools, universities, skills training and youth development programmes by 2030. PHOTO: Eberhard Kanyanga / WIKI

N$28bn plan targets education overhaul

1 Month Ago EDUCATION

BUDGET: Gerard Vries, Executive Director responsible for Sport, Youth, and National Service within the Ministry of Education. Photo: Contributed

Education ministry warns funding crisis threatens schools, free tertiary education goals

1 Month Ago EDUCATION

COMMUNITY SUPPORT: The new classroom block at Onekondjelo Primary School. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED rn

Iyaloo Women funds N$62 500 Onekondjelo classroom block

1 Month Ago EDUCATION

DILAPIDATED: The ageing Andimba Toivo ya Toivo Secondary School in Ondangwa will receive a major facelift. Photo: Loise Shiimi

N$50m earmarked for Ondangwa school revamp

1 Month Ago EDUCATION

TURNING POINT: Pro-Ed Akademie in Swakopmund. Photo: Adam Hartman

Swakopmund parents vote to end Afrikaans matric at Pro-Ed

1 Month Ago EDUCATION

ANSWERS: Shikesho Natangwe, Student Union of Namibia (SUN) President. PHOTO ELIZABETH KHEIBES

NUST bars SRC vice president from SA tour

1 Month Ago EDUCATION

PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

The NAMAs are back, and thinking bigger than just awards

2 Week Ago Look

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

5 Month Ago YOUTH

SKILLS: Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare. PHOTO: FILE

Companies could get major tax deductions for hiring interns

5 Month 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.

5 Month Ago YOUTH

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

‘We steal just to eat’

6 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

6 Month Ago YOUTH

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Windhoek youth face housing shortages, high living costs

6 Month Ago YOUTH

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Polio campaign begins as Namibia moves to protect polio-free status

7 Month Ago YOUTH

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

Outgoing NYC boss’ final foreign trips questioned

9 Month Ago YOUTH

PHOTO: Alexas Fotos - Pixabay

Private Windhoek schools deny race-based class placement claims

9 Month Ago YOUTH

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

Inside the national youth loan scheme

11 Month Ago YOUTH

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

Schools to screen Namibian documentaries in September

1 Year Ago YOUTH

PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

The NAMAs are back, and thinking bigger than just awards

2 Week Ago Look

YA FUFAUKE: Aakalimo yomoTsumeb pethimbo lyehololomadhilaadhilo mOmaandaha. Efano Otwe li pewarnrn

“Otwa vulwa okulya to i tapula”. Aashomeya ya ningi omunyanyo gopambili

4 Month Ago Oshiwambo

Mecthilde Karomo. PHOTO: Rita Kakelo

Omukiintu mongali sho a fikile oonakuholathana mombashu

4 Month Ago Oshiwambo

Photo Unslash/Shane-mclendon

Zim mines see R145bn funding shortfall

4 Year Ago Oshiwambo

Photo Reuters

COMPANY NEWS IN BRIEF

4 Year Ago Oshiwambo

Photo Unsplash/Harli Marten

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

Photo Nampa

Namibia vulnerable to imported inflation

4 Year Ago Oshiwambo

NEW MUSICAL GENERATION: Melzedeck Hammond living his passion at MJH Live Sound and Recording. Photo: Otis Daniels

New music school strikes a chord in Lüderitz

1 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

The NAMAs are back, and thinking bigger than just awards

2 Week Ago Look

ENCAPSULATION: Namibian filmmaker and creative director Othilia Tutu Mungoba with Bience Gawanas. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

Bience Gawanas documentary to premiere in Windhoek

3 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

SUPPORTING THE ARTS: NACN Grants 2026 Cycle 2 recipients minister Sanet Steenkamp.

NACN awards N$1m in grants to 25 creatives

1 Month Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

NEW CHAPTER: Christ Laolange Shameulu says her debut memoir, u2018The Power of Perseveranceu2019, was born from a season of loss and rebuilding. PHOTOS: CONTRIBUTED

Christ Laolange Shameulu’s memoir offers ‘hope, not just pain’

1 Month Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

NEW SERIES: Eros Academy Secrets is set to premiere on 17 July. Photos: Contributed

‘Eros Academy Secrets’ web series shines spotlight on Namibian youth

1 Month Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

STILL HERE: Singer-songwriter Azaria says u0027Nog Hieru0027 is a testament to choosing hope and perseverance through lifeu0027s darkest moments. Photos: Contributed

Azaria bares her soul on new EP

2 Month Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

DEBUT: Conwill Feris. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

Conwill Feris pens personal memoir on mental health

2 Month Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

TRUSTED: Joseph Ailonga (Jossy Joss) retained his position as chairperson. Photo: Contributed

Nascam secures N$1.5m Unesco grant as Jossy Joss begins new term

2 Month Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

LOCAL SURPRISE: Reality TV star Namibia Rosa Olpherts. Photo: Contributed

British Love Island ‘bombshell' named after Namibia stuns locals

2 Month Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

MY STORY: Kwaito Lager is set to drop his album u0027Writing My Storyu0027 in July. PHOTOS: CONTRIBUTED

Kwaito Lager tells his story with release of long-awaited album

2 Month Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

CREATIVE ROOTS: Haihambou2019s paintings reflect the traditions and values that shaped his upbringing.

Haihambo's debut solo exhibit rooted in culture and wildlife

2 Month Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

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