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TINY: Beneficiaries pay N$620 a month over 20 years for their homes. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

LOCAL NEWS

Katwitwi Build Together beneficiaries decry ‘cramped’ homes

Katwitwi Build Together beneficiaries decry ‘cramped’ homes

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Joyce Muzengua. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

OPINION

Namibia needs federalism now

Namibia needs federalism now

15 Hours Ago

Rodney Cloete. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

OPINION

Petroleum Bill isn’t law yet

Petroleum Bill isn’t law yet

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QUESTIONS: Bertholdt Mbinda. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

Balcony Mix reignites familiar debate

Balcony Mix reignites familiar debate

15 Hours Ago

DIRECTIVE: Hofni Iipinge. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

POLITICS

Iipinge drawn into Swapo Grootfontein storm

Iipinge drawn into Swapo Grootfontein storm

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ONGOING DISPUTE: Urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

LOCAL NEWS

Sankwasa denies order to axe RedForce

Sankwasa denies order to axe RedForce

15 Hours Ago

Olsen Siyunda. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

My Zone Careers

Beyond the Barbershop: What Happens When Men Are Given Safe Spaces to Talk?

Beyond the Barbershop: What Happens When Men Are Given Safe Spaces to Talk?

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Sylvia Shimaneni. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

My Zone Careers

When corporate social responsibility meets community reality

When corporate social responsibility meets community reality

15 Hours Ago

Basson van Rooyen. Photo: Contributed

My Zone Careers

Basson van Rooyen leads strategy at Sanlam Investments Namibia

Basson van Rooyen leads strategy at Sanlam Investments Namibia

15 Hours Ago

Prof Gert C. Cloete. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

My Zone Careers

Are we creating enough space for Namibia's young engineers?

Are we creating enough space for Namibia's young engineers?

15 Hours Ago

Cornell Meeks. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

My Zone Careers

Cornell Meeks: Taking executive experience beyond the boardroom

Cornell Meeks: Taking executive experience beyond the boardroom

15 Hours Ago

Veronica Mungonena. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

My Zone Careers

Veronica Mungonena hones cross-sector procurement expertise

Veronica Mungonena hones cross-sector procurement expertise

1 Week 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

8 Month Ago

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My Zone

NCCAS recognition for Dr Lemmer

NCCAS recognition for Dr Lemmer

9 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!

9 Month Ago

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My Zone

When did struggling become a requirement for success?

When did struggling become a requirement for success?

9 Month Ago

Education minister Sanet-Steenkamp. Photo: Contributed

My Zone

NSSCO KPIs increase from 29% to 36%

NSSCO KPIs increase from 29% to 36%

9 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

9 Month Ago

Picture of The Week
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PHOTO OF THE WEEK

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EVENTS

Passenger liners on the horizon

Passenger liners on the horizon

2 Week Ago

EVENTS

Passenger liners on the horizon

Passenger liners on the horizon

2 Week Ago

EVENTS

Sportsmanship rewarded

Sportsmanship rewarded

1 Month Ago

Joyful scenes at the opening of the CST Expo in Windhoek last week. Photo NMH

EVENTS

CST Expo unites Namibia’s creative, sport and tourism sectors

CST Expo unites Namibia’s creative, sport and tourism sectors

1 Month 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

1 Month 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

3 Month Ago

Navachab Gold Rush.

Navachab Gold Rush ready to roll in Karibib

15 Hours Ago Sport

Bannerman took a positive investment decision to develop its Etango mine in the Erongo Region. PHOTO: FILE

N$5.8bn Etango mine set for construction

7 Hours Ago Market Watch

Joyful scenes at the opening of the CST Expo in Windhoek last week. Photo NMH

CST Expo unites Namibia’s creative, sport and tourism sectors

1 Month Ago Mining

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Passenger liners on the horizon

2 Week Ago EVENTS

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EDITORIAL: When the money runs out, priorities must change

15 Hours Ago OPINION

DIAMONDS LOSE SHINE: Finance minister Ericah Shafudah. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

Diamond revenue slumps by 93%

15 Hours Ago LOCAL NEWS

NO THANKS: Former NamPower employee Set-son Shifidi. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

Shifidi rejects NamPower’s N$3.4m top job

15 Hours Ago LOCAL NEWS

FOREVER PRESENT: Former first lady Penehupifo Pohamba (second from right) visits the Kaupumhote school to celebrate its 80th anniversary with her daughters, Kaupumhote (far left) and school principal Leopold Nashiwaya (middle). Photo: Contributed

Pohamba’s legacy lives on in Ohangwena school

15 Hours Ago LOCAL NEWS

WAITING: Salonica Kamundanda says her condition has affected her health, finances and daily life. Kamundanda gave permission for the photo to be published. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

Woman in ‘constant pain’ pleads for help

15 Hours Ago LOCAL NEWS

BACK TO THE CELLS: Seven of the eight accused at the Ondangwa Magistrateu2019s Court on Thursday. PHOTO: LOISE SHIIMI

Dr ‘Fly’ alleges medical neglect in custody

15 Hours Ago POLICE AND CRIME

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Hernia patient needs urgent support

15 Hours Ago SHORT NEWS

The Buchter Village Mall construction site in Lu00FCderitz. Photo: Otis Daniels

Buchter Village Mall takes shape

15 Hours Ago BUSINESS

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Put out the fires

15 Hours Ago SHORT NEWS

ONGOING DISPUTE: Urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

Sankwasa denies order to axe RedForce

15 Hours Ago LOCAL NEWS

DIRECTIVE: Hofni Iipinge. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

Iipinge drawn into Swapo Grootfontein storm

15 Hours Ago POLITICS

QUESTIONS: Bertholdt Mbinda. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

Balcony Mix reignites familiar debate

15 Hours Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

PROJECT: The classroom project at Uupindi Primary School has been delayed by water shortages and outstanding payments for materials. Photo: Loise Shiimi

Rain, water woes stall Uupindi classroom build

1 Day Ago EDUCATION

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BREAKING: Namibia-Angola Ties Get Boost with Sport, Culture Agreements

3 Day Ago EDUCATION

FRESH START: Oluno Secondary School is being revamped. PHOTO: Loise Shiimi

N$57m facelift for abandoned Oluno school

4 Day Ago EDUCATION

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'Keep TVET innovative'

1 Week Ago EDUCATION

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NEV hosts graduation

1 Week Ago EDUCATION

IN THE WORKS: Deputy minister of education Dino Ballotti launched the Strategic Plan for 2025-2030 on Monday. Photo: Marina Antonio

148 classrooms, 25 schools in pipeline

1 Week Ago EDUCATION

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BREAKING: Iipumbu pledges support for Oshikuku Trade Fair Centre

2 Week Ago EDUCATION

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UPDATE: NUST Medical Laboratory Sciences programme update

2 Week Ago EDUCATION

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BREAKING: Iipumbu pledges support for Oshikuku Trade Fair Centre

2 Week Ago EDUCATION

URGENT HELP NEEDED: Principal Loide Shipopyeni says a child who waits at home does not just start later but starts further behind, and is at greater risk of abuse and neglect. PHOTO: LOISE SHIIMI rn

Up to 10 years' wait for a spot at Eluwa school

2 Week Ago EDUCATION

UNDER CONSTRUCTION: a new secondary school being built in Henties Bay. Photo: Adam Hartman

Erongo asks private sector for N$230m for schools

2 Week Ago EDUCATION

GATHERED FOR GROWTH: Educators from Onankali Circuit attend the annual staff conference. Photo: Loise Shiimi

Amutenya slams principals who block innovation

3 Week Ago EDUCATION

NEW FACILITY: Gipfu2019s N$100 million Ondangwa regional office brings the fundu2019s services closer to members in the north. Photo: Loise Shiimi

Ngurare urges Elcin-Gipf to join forces for youth

3 Week Ago YOUTH

BANKABLE PROJECTS: The NYDF seeks to empower young Namibians, who continue to face acute joblessness. Photo: FILE

Youth fund gets N$317m boost, but only N$90.8m disbursed

1 Month Ago YOUTH

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The NAMAs are back, and thinking bigger than just awards

2 Month 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

6 Month Ago YOUTH

SKILLS: Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare. PHOTO: FILE

Companies could get major tax deductions for hiring interns

6 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.

7 Month Ago YOUTH

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

‘We steal just to eat’

7 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

7 Month Ago YOUTH

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Windhoek youth face housing shortages, high living costs

7 Month Ago YOUTH

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

8 Month Ago YOUTH

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

Outgoing NYC boss’ final foreign trips questioned

10 Month Ago YOUTH

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Private Windhoek schools deny race-based class placement claims

10 Month Ago YOUTH

Oshipalanyolo: Oprojeka yongulunongelo posikola yopevi yaUupindi yongushu yomayovi N$118 oyi li po-70% yokupwa. Omutungi okwa geele omuloka nompumbwe yomeya sho a ndopa omasiku okugwanitha po iilonga muMeyi. ETHANO: Loise Shiimi

Iiyendo yaNgoloneya ya dhiki oproyeka yosikola yaUupindi

15 Hours Ago Oshiwambo

OMUKADHONA GWOMOODHIIMBI: Omupresidente omukulu Hifikepunye Pohamba pamwe nomukulukadhi gwe, nakusa Penehupifo Pohamba, pomwiha gwAaleli yIilongo yoCommonwealth mo-2012. ETHANO: LYA GANDJWArnrnrnrn

Eihokololo lyaPohamba lyohole yomeholamo: ‘Ongame’

15 Hours Ago Oshiwambo

INAA HOKWA: Nakulwomukulo gwo-Swapo Jerry u0027Maudjuuu0027 Ekandjo. ETHANO: LYA GANDJWA

oKabinete 'yondiikwatela' ya keelele oSwapo moonkundathana dhomahooli goshiilongo – Ekandjo

4 Day Ago Oshiwambo

OMBOOLOHA YA TINDWA: Omutamanekwa gwedhipago Karinambande Muundjua okwa holoka mompangu mEtitatu, moka a tindilwa ombooloha. ETHANO: Aurelia Afrikaner

‘Ombili ku ayihe mbyoka nda ninga’

4 Day Ago Oshiwambo

Ndohotola gwomOnandjokwe Dennis Noa mompangu yaNdangwa mEtitano. Ethano: Loise Shiimi

Omilalo ka dha li dha manithwa, Omunyenyeti iniiyoga nawa - Noa

1 Week Ago Oshiwambo

PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

The NAMAs are back, and thinking bigger than just awards

2 Month Ago Look

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

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

5 Month Ago Oshiwambo

Mecthilde Karomo. PHOTO: Rita Kakelo

Omukiintu mongali sho a fikile oonakuholathana mombashu

6 Month Ago Oshiwambo

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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

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

QUESTIONS: Bertholdt Mbinda. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

Balcony Mix reignites familiar debate

15 Hours Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

MASTERCLASS: Sibling duo Major League DJs will bring the Balcony Mix Africa Experience to Windhoek on Saturday.

Balcony Mix Africa pushes for music and cultural exchange

1 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

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Xallamo dances his way to global final

1 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

RICH STORIES: EU head of partnerships Alexander Baron. Photo: Christian Stiebahl

EU Film Festival brings Namibian and European cinema together

1 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

LOVE OF MUSIC: Lu00FCderitz Youth Choir founder and conductor Mario Uiseb. Photo: Contributed

Choral music gives Lüderitz youth a voice

4 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

Gazza advocates for stronger legislation and systems that allow creatives to monetise their work and benefit more from the industry they help build.

SADC stars shine bright at CST

1 Month Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

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 Month Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

The NAMAs are back, and thinking bigger than just awards

2 Month Ago Look

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

Bience Gawanas documentary to premiere in Windhoek

2 Month 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

2 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’

3 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

3 Month Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

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