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What is next for the Swapo Party School and who should be its next rector?

What is next for the Swapo Party School and who should be its next rector?

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Local coaches gather for stakeholder meeting on school sports. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

EDUCATION

Govt outlines plans to professionalise sports teaching

Govt outlines plans to professionalise sports teaching

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IMPROVEMENT: Save the Rhino Trust Namibia recently shared this photo, saying that after over a decade of drought, the Kunene landscape is finally alive again. Photo: SRT

WEATHER

April fifth wettest in 45 years

April fifth wettest in 45 years

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GENETIC TRAIL: Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force, Joseph Shikongo. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

LOCAL NEWS

Police making progress in Okahandja murders - Shikongo

Police making progress in Okahandja murders - Shikongo

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JUSTICE

LEARNERS PROTEST GBV

LEARNERS PROTEST GBV

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FLTR Kiselle Clarke, RMB Namibia marketing manager; Frieda Luhl, co-founder The Project Room; FNB Communications Manager Kirsty Watermeyer; and Maria Mbereshu, also from The Project Room.

ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

Namibian artists take centre stage at RMB Latitudes Art Fair

Namibian artists take centre stage at RMB Latitudes Art Fair

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Uakaeta Tjiramba

My Zone Careers

Tjiramba joins Bank Windhoek as digital optimisation manager

Tjiramba joins Bank Windhoek as digital optimisation manager

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Charles W. McNab. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

My Zone Careers

Charles McNab’s commitment to people and innovation

Charles McNab’s commitment to people and innovation

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My Zone Careers

Why a marketing plan is just as critical as a business plan

Why a marketing plan is just as critical as a business plan

6 Day Ago

Elina Paulus. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

My Zone Careers

Blending tech support with a heart for community

Blending tech support with a heart for community

6 Day Ago

Fredrika L. Shipatuleni. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

My Zone Careers

Ethics: The key to a healthy professional workspace

Ethics: The key to a healthy professional workspace

6 Day Ago

Erastus Shawapala Haihambo

My Zone Careers

Salt welcomes new talent to the team

Salt welcomes new talent to the team

6 Day Ago

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My Zone

Concordia shines in sports and cultural activities

Concordia shines in sports and cultural activities

1 Week Ago

Benhard Mbangu and Victorinah Kuyengwa were the winners for the Concordia College Welcoming Bash. Photo Contributed

My Zone

Concordia hosts Welcoming Bash

Concordia hosts Welcoming Bash

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Bruna Julio Rodrigues. Photo Contributed

My Zone

Meet Concordia's head girl

Meet Concordia's head girl

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Headboy of Corncordia College 2025

My Zone

Meet our head boy

Meet our head boy

1 Week Ago

The winners of Mr and Ms Corcordia College Greenies,

My Zone

Concordia College Greenies Concert 2025

Concordia College Greenies Concert 2025

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WHS se Kudu is altyd 'n groot bron van vermaak en vanjaar was dit geensins anders nie. Foto Brian Munango

My Zone

Windhoek Gim kraai koning by Hollard Interhoër

Windhoek Gim kraai koning by Hollard Interhoër

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Picture of The Week
Events

PICTURE OF THE DAY

News through the lens

News through the lens

8 Month Ago

CONDOLENCE... Erongo governor Nevile Andre signs the book of condolence for late Founding President Sam Nujoma opened at the governor’s office on Wednesday. Photo: Adam Hartman

EVENTS

Erongo announces commemorative plans for Nujoma

Erongo announces commemorative plans for Nujoma

2 Month Ago

EVENTS

Constitution Day commemorated on Sunday

Constitution Day commemorated on Sunday

3 Month Ago

EVENTS

Constitution Day commemorated on Sunday

Constitution Day commemorated on Sunday

3 Month Ago

Photo: Frank Steffen

EVENTS

Annual Ace Charity Golf Day tees off to support education

Annual Ace Charity Golf Day tees off to support education

3 Month Ago

STRONG FOUNDATIONS: As a key initiative empowering Namibia’s youth, the Old Mutual indaba tackles critical challenges in skills development and career readiness. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

EVENTS

Old Mutual to host second youth indaba

Old Mutual to host second youth indaba

3 Month Ago

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EVENTS

CLOSE FRIENDS

CLOSE FRIENDS

5 Month Ago

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Nina en Verena trap Mallorca plat

1 Day Ago Sport

Nampo vanuit die lug wat deur meer as 87 000 besoekers in vier dae bygewoon is en 377 vliegtuie en 69 helikopters geland het. Foto Nampo

Nampo laat die rekords spat

1 Day Ago Market Watch

Nangula Uaandja is the CEO of the Namibia Investment and Promotion Development Board.

Reflections on the National Budget 2025/26

2 Week Ago FOCUS Working Nation

Hosea Shishiveni. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

What is next for the Swapo Party School and who should be its next rector?

1 Day Ago OPINION

Local coaches gather for stakeholder meeting on school sports. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

Govt outlines plans to professionalise sports teaching

1 Day Ago EDUCATION

IMPROVEMENT: Save the Rhino Trust Namibia recently shared this photo, saying that after over a decade of drought, the Kunene landscape is finally alive again. Photo: SRT

April fifth wettest in 45 years

1 Day Ago WEATHER

GENETIC TRAIL: Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force, Joseph Shikongo. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

Police making progress in Okahandja murders - Shikongo

1 Day Ago LOCAL NEWS

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LEARNERS PROTEST GBV

1 Day Ago JUSTICE

FLTR Kiselle Clarke, RMB Namibia marketing manager; Frieda Luhl, co-founder The Project Room; FNB Communications Manager Kirsty Watermeyer; and Maria Mbereshu, also from The Project Room.

Namibian artists take centre stage at RMB Latitudes Art Fair

1 Day Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

NO NEGLIGENCE: The health ministry has denied wrongdoing in a N$10 million lawsuit brought by a grieving mother. PHOTO: FILE

Ministry denies wrongdoing in psych ward death

1 Day Ago JUSTICE

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Natis deploys mobile unit to Karibib

1 Day Ago SHORT NEWS

PHOTO: Kenya Kambowe

SHORT: Bipa opens northern office

1 Day Ago SHORT NEWS

FOREIGN BACKING: Chinese ambassador to Namibia, Zhao Weiping. PHOTO: NIKANOR NANGOLO

China throws weight behind Swapo manifesto goals

1 Day Ago BUSINESS

Sankwasa

Uulingilingi ka ko - Sankwasa

1 Day Ago GOVERNMENT

PLEASE HELP: Maria Timotheus (66)

PHOTOS: TUYEIMO HAIDULA

Grandmother pleads for help to care for sick, disabled child

1 Day Ago SOCIAL ISSUES

Local coaches gather for stakeholder meeting on school sports. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

Govt outlines plans to professionalise sports teaching

1 Day Ago EDUCATION

Over 300 nursing students graduated from Alpha Chipamba training center. PHOTO Phillipus Josef

Nurses urged to go forth and be more than caregivers

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NADEET AND TEACHERS JOIN SUSTAINABLE HANDS

1 Week Ago EDUCATION

RESISTANCE: Windhoek High School is a prestigious public school. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

Windhoek High sues govt over principal appointment

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OUR STORY

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For illustration purposes. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

Slow hiring frustrates Zambezi education officials

2 Week Ago EDUCATION

INFORM: Communities mobilise to protect mother tongue education in schools.

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Communities rally for local language education rights

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CAREER FAIR

3 Week Ago EDUCATION

RACE IS ON: Education minister Sanet Steenkamp. Photo: Contributed

Race against time to design free varsity education by 2026

3 Week Ago EDUCATION

ELONGO LYOSHALI: Omupresidente Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. ETHANO: Namibian Presidency

Elongo lyoshali otali piti tuu?

3 Week Ago EDUCATION

SIGNED: Ondangwa Town Council CEO, Ismael Namgongo and Cosdef Executive Manager, Paavo Tuwilika Kamutukwata during the signing of the MoU ceremony.

Cosdec, Ondangwa Town Council partner in skills development

4 Week Ago EDUCATION

PHOTO FILE

Steenkamp sets education, sports and arts reform agenda

4 Week Ago EDUCATION

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

3 Week 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

4 Week 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

1 Month Ago YOUTH

Junior Kapofi, ’n digitale digitale bemarkings beampte vir Synergi, het sy begin in die mediabedryf as ’n intern vir My Zone gevind.

A DECADE OF YOUTH EMPOWERMENT

1 Month Ago YOUTH

WOES: Last year Bridgehead declared dividends of N$500 000 to the National Youth Council.

Bridgehead: NYC’s business arm turns heads for wrong reasons

1 Month Ago YOUTH

OVERSTEPPED: Finance minister Ipumbu Shiimi. PHOTO: FILE

Tjongarero defies Shiimi, reinstates NYC boss

2 Month Ago YOUTH

CONTRADICTIONS: Finance minister, Iipumbu Shiimi. Photo: File

Evidence contradicts Shiimi’s denials in NYC fiasco

2 Month Ago YOUTH

RETIREMENT: Outgoing youth minister, Agnes Tjongarero. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

Tjongarero: AG and Shiimi delayed my action on NYC

2 Month Ago YOUTH

Ndeshipanda Shaamena. PHOTOS: Contributed

NYC board places HR, finance bosses on forced leave

3 Month Ago YOUTH

The Rehoboth edition of the Media Road Show in 2024. PHOTO INGRID BOOYSEN

Annual media roadshow kicks off

3 Month Ago YOUTH

YOUNG MEDIA TALENT: The Rehoboth edition of the Media Road Show in 2024. PHOTO: INGRID BOOYSEN

Annual media roadshow kicks off

3 Month Ago YOUTH

Dorthea Nangolo, president of Nanso. PHOTOS: CONTRIBUTED

Unam draws a line in the sand on grade 11 graduates

3 Month Ago YOUTH

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Zim mines see R145bn funding shortfall

3 Year Ago Oshiwambo

Photo Reuters

COMPANY NEWS IN BRIEF

3 Year Ago Oshiwambo

Photo Unsplash/Harli Marten

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

8 Year Ago Oshiwambo

NCCI ita popile ekaleko lyootendela dhepangelo

NCCI ita popile ekaleko lyootendela dhepangelo

8 Year Ago Oshiwambo

FLTR Kiselle Clarke, RMB Namibia marketing manager; Frieda Luhl, co-founder The Project Room; FNB Communications Manager Kirsty Watermeyer; and Maria Mbereshu, also from The Project Room.

Namibian artists take centre stage at RMB Latitudes Art Fair

1 Day Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

IN THE PIPELINE: The Ministry confirms plans are underway to revive the iconic Namibia Annual Music Awards (NAMAs) in the 2026/2027 financial year as part of a broader N$50 million boost to Namibia’s creative arts industry. In the Photo reigning artist of the decade Gazza. For illustration purpose.

N$50m arts funding to benefit Namibia’s entire creative ecosystem

3 Day Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

PROUDLY NAMIBIAN: Shanizia Nagracia Da Cuñha is currently representing Namibia at Miss Aura International 2025 in Antalya, Turkey. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

Da Cuñha set to shine at beauty pageant in Turkey

6 Day Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

LAUNCHED: From left to right, third place winner of the previous Triennial, Andrew van Wyk; NAGN Director, Michelle Van Wyk; Bank Windhoek’s Head of Stakeholder Engagement, Corporate Social Responsibility and Sponsorships, Bronwyn Moody; NAGN Chief Curator Ndeenda Shivute-Nakapunda; NAGN Marketing and Communication Manager, Beau-Ann Ferris.

Namibia's artistic identity takes center stage in triennial competition

6 Day Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

UPDATE: The Goethe-Institut Namibia is set to host the first public screening of “Beyond the Goalpost”, a sports documentary by Namibian filmmaker Othilia Tutu Mungoba. The film recently premiered at the Football House in Katutura and will now be shown to the public for the first time as part of the Cinemaverse Film Series at the Goethe-Institut Namibia. The screening will take place on 20 May 2025 at 18:00. Entrance is free.

Goethe-Institut Namibia to host first public screening of Othilia Mungoba’s 'Beyond the Goalpost'

1 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

UPDATE: Her majesty Queen Adelheid Nangolo, Official Patron of Miss Namibia 2025, arrived in Windhoek this morning ahead of this weekend’s preliminary pageants. She was welcomed at Eros Airport by Miss Namibia CEO Umbi Karuaihe-Upi. The Queen will preside over the Miss Teen and Miss Namibia 2025 preliminaries this weekend at Droombos. #MissNamibia2025 #MissNamibia #Windhoek #Namibia #PageantNews

Queen Adelheid Nangolo touches down in Windhoek to grace Miss Namibia 2025 preliminaries

1 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

TRIAL: Cassie Ventura shares her experience with Sean Combs amid sex trafficking charges.

'Diddy' Trial: Cassie Ventura's testimony reveals the complexities of her relationship with the rapper

1 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

All smiles after completing the training. Photos contributed

EU invests in local crafters

1 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

LEGACY: The late Freddie Philander, a towering figure in Namibian theatre and cultural activism, dedicated his life to telling Namibian stories of struggle, resilience, and hope. He passed away over the weekend at the age of 76.

Namibian arts community mourns Freddie Philander: Remembering a pioneer of theatre and cultural activism

1 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

POSTPONED: Organizers have postponed the Kasi Vibe Festival’s 2025 edition to 2026, citing ongoing research and planning to deliver a refreshed, standout event. “The good news is that the Kasi Vibe SME Masterclass is finally happening! We’ve scheduled the event to take place on the 14th and 15th November,” said Salmi Shigwedha, Kasi Vibe Festival event coordinator.

KASI VIBE POSTPONED

1 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

LEGACY: Veteran theatremaker Sandy Rudd marks 40 years of shaping Namibian performance art with a star-studded showcase and poster exhibition honouring her iconic productions.

Sandy Rudd marks 40 years in theatre with grand showcase, exhibition

1 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

TALENT: House of Poulton founded by Melisa Poulton is one of the 12 beneficiaries from Cycle One.

Arts council awards N$330 000 in grants to 12 creative projects

1 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

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