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TARGETED IMPROVEMENT: Katutura Intermediate Hospital. Photo: Filernrnrn

HEALTH

N$16bn health overhaul to modernise public hospitals, expand universal care

N$16bn health overhaul to modernise public hospitals, expand universal care

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PLAN: Health minister Esperance Luvindao. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

HEALTH

Telehealth expansion to target ‘underserved’ rural health gaps

Telehealth expansion to target ‘underserved’ rural health gaps

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AGRICULTURE

Kunene farmers gain independence through goat loans

Kunene farmers gain independence through goat loans

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HERE TO STAY: Epangelo Mining CEO Eliphas Hawala. Photo: NUST

BUSINESS

Epangelo CEO’s contract extended post-retirement age

Epangelo CEO’s contract extended post-retirement age

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SHORT NEWS

President underscores urgency of water security

President underscores urgency of water security

23 Hours Ago

Mufaro Nesongano

OPINION

Post-festive cybersecurity risks

Post-festive cybersecurity risks

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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

1 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

1 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

1 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?

1 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

1 Month Ago

David Mbeha - Namibian media personalityPhoto: Contributed

My Zone Careers

David Mbeha: Pioneering Namibia’s creative future

David Mbeha: Pioneering Namibia’s creative future

1 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

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My Zone vier 11 jaar

My Zone vier 11 jaar

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NCCAS recognition for Dr Lemmer

NCCAS recognition for Dr Lemmer

1 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!

1 Month Ago

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My Zone

When did struggling become a requirement for success?

When did struggling become a requirement for success?

1 Month Ago

Education minister Sanet-Steenkamp. Photo: Contributed

My Zone

NSSCO KPIs increase from 29% to 36%

NSSCO KPIs increase from 29% to 36%

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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

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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

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

4 Month Ago

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EVENTS

Dis leeuwêreld op Grootfontein!

Dis leeuwêreld op Grootfontein!

4 Month Ago

Namibiau0027s latest gold medal heroes at the African championship, Nathan Chase and Maja Brinkmann.

Chase and Brinkmann set the pace for Africa

23 Hours Ago triathlon

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

Angola designates Lisima Lya Mwono as first Ramsar Wetland

3 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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Kenyan man in court for Otjomuise murder

23 Hours Ago SHORT NEWS

Dr Taime Sylvester. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

Reclaiming the narrative: Why Africa must own Its biological future

23 Hours Ago OPINION

Obama seen on the campaign trail in November 2025. Photo: BBC/Gettyrn

Obama addresses racist video shared by Trump depicting him as an ape

23 Hours Ago LOCAL NEWS

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Searching for answers in the wrong places

23 Hours Ago OPINION

Farewell

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23 Hours Ago PHOTO OF THE WEEK

FAREWELL: The late Justine Shiweda was buried on Saturday at Onambango village. PHOTO: Kenya Kambowe

Nandi-Ndaitwah demands justice after the heinous murder of Shiweda

23 Hours Ago LOCAL NEWS

NEW STRATEGY: Penoshinge Shililifa, the deputy director of gender advocacy and legislation in the gender equality and child welfare ministry. Photo: FILE

Govt taps media to help fight GBV, sets aside N$600 000 for media training

23 Hours Ago CRIME

Mufaro Nesongano

Post-festive cybersecurity risks

23 Hours Ago OPINION

PHOTO: NAMIBIAN PRESIDENCY

President underscores urgency of water security

23 Hours Ago SHORT NEWS

HERE TO STAY: Epangelo Mining CEO Eliphas Hawala. Photo: NUST

Epangelo CEO’s contract extended post-retirement age

23 Hours Ago BUSINESS

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Kunene farmers gain independence through goat loans

23 Hours Ago AGRICULTURE

PLAN: Health minister Esperance Luvindao. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

Telehealth expansion to target ‘underserved’ rural health gaps

23 Hours Ago HEALTH

HELP US: Learners during a lesson at Namhadi yaMwelihanyeka Primary School. Photos: Contributed

N$1.2bn needed to fix Ohangwena schools, official says

5 Day Ago EDUCATION

ON THE FLOOR: Learners at Ngcangcana Junior Primary School taking lessons while crouching on the floor. Photo: Eliot Ipinge

Kavango East school overcrowding reaches 'crisis' point, parents say

6 Day Ago EDUCATION

SICK: An investigation found that poor cooling and storage facilities contributed to the recent food poisoning event. PHOTO: FOR ILLUSTRATION ONLY / HISTORY.COM

Unsafe food storage linked to school food poisoning outbreak

6 Day Ago EDUCATION

POWER STRUGGLE: A NamPower bursary recipientu2019s interpretation of a contract with NamPower led him to believe he would be guaranteed a job. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

NamPower dismisses bursary graduate's claim of job guarantee

6 Day Ago EDUCATION

WORTHY: A part of the classroom for visually impaired kids sponsored by the Wilku Trust at Stepping Stones School in Swakopmund. Photo: Adam Hartman

A child born without sight leaves a vision for others

6 Day Ago EDUCATION

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

Steenkamp raises concern over school dropouts

1 Week 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 Week Ago EDUCATION

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Lawyer donates N$25 000 to top Ohangwena learner

2 Week Ago EDUCATION

PHOTO: Eliot Ipinge

Kavango Kickstart Tour targets drugs, vaping and mental health

2 Week 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

2 Week Ago EDUCATION

RESPECT: Nantu Erongo chairperson Given Gowaseb. Photo: Contributed

Nantu Erongo condemns threats made against teachers

3 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

3 Week Ago EDUCATION

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

Outgoing NYC boss’ final foreign trips questioned

2 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

10 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

LOCAL TREASURES: The National Art Gallery of Namibia and Bank Windhoek triennial takes place on 6 August. Photo: Contributed

Entries open for Bank Windhoek Triennial, with big prizes in store

2 Day Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

PASSION FOR ACTING: Adriano Visagie and MultiChoice have joined forces to empower grassroots filmmakers. Photo: Contributed

Adriano Visagie and MultiChoice join forces to empower grassroots filmmakers

2 Day Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

BACK: NGA-I is back with his new single, u0027Thorotau0027. PHOTOS: CONTRIBUTED

NGA-I makes comeback with hard-hitting upcoming single 'Thorota'

3 Day Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

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Namibian drama ‘Life’ scoops another international film nomination

3 Day Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

REVIVAL: Esther Beukes, chair of the Namibia Film Commission Board. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

Revival of NTFAs spotlight screen and stage excellence in Namibia

3 Day Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

Sceneu0027s from Fridayu0027s show in Windhoek.

Bach & Beatles

1 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

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Valentine’s Day is a trap

1 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

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Ozonḓu Chronicles: Busy Being Strong

1 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

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NESPRESSO EXPANDS AFRICAN FOOTPRINT WITH NANO BOUTIQUE LAUNCH

1 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

LISTEN UP: Bearded Wolf has released his latest project, titled u201C1 of 1 in the Cityu0027. Photo: Contributed

Bearded Wolf’s ‘1 of 1 in the City’ pulses with the sound of individuality, positivity

1 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

OUTREACH: FAN representatives meet regional creative industry stakeholders in Gobabis. Photo: Contributed

Filmmakers association launches membership drive to strengthen creative industries

1 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

THE ART OF MUSICAL STORYTELLING: Riaan Smit releases his new album titled Electric Nomad. Photo: Contributed

Riaan Smit’s Electric Nomad a love letter to the long album

1 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

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