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

EDUCATION

Swakopmund parents vote to end Afrikaans matric at Pro-Ed

Swakopmund parents vote to end Afrikaans matric at Pro-Ed

22 Hours Ago

ADDICTED: Marios says his phone helps numb the loneliness he sometimes feels. Photo: BBC

TECHNOLOGY

I'm in therapy for my 14-hour-a-day phone addiction, and I'm determined to beat it

I'm in therapy for my 14-hour-a-day phone addiction, and I'm determined to beat it

22 Hours Ago

MAP: A 28-month survey will inspect and digitally map more than 17 000 street lights across Windhoek. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

LOCAL NEWS

Windhoek commits N$12m to map street lights

Windhoek commits N$12m to map street lights

22 Hours Ago

GENDER IMBALANCE: A new report has found a stark gender imbalance among children entering Namibiau0027s child justice system. PHOTO: UNSPLASH

LOCAL NEWS

Boys account for 92% of youth in conflict with the law

Boys account for 92% of youth in conflict with the law

22 Hours Ago

START: The first phase of the Nauteu2013Keetmanshoop pipeline upgrade project was launched in Keetmanshoop this month. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

INFRASTRUCTURE

Keetmanshoop's ageing water pipeline set for N$219.7m upgrade

Keetmanshoop's ageing water pipeline set for N$219.7m upgrade

22 Hours Ago

UNCERTAINTY: The management of green schemes have shifted to the ministry, while Agribusdev workers await clarity. PHOTO: FILE rn

LOCAL NEWS

Agribusdev job clarity tied to winding-up process, ministry says

Agribusdev job clarity tied to winding-up process, ministry says

22 Hours Ago

Kehad Snydewel. Photo: Contributed

My Zone Careers

Establishing an Institute for Africa's AI Revolution

Establishing an Institute for Africa's AI Revolution

4 Day Ago

TEAMWORK: UYCA held an internal team-building workshop focused on teamwork, conflict management and leadership skills. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

My Zone Careers

Youth-led UYCA drives community change

Youth-led UYCA drives community change

4 Day Ago

Melanie Meiring. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

My Zone Careers

Is Namibia's VAT system keeping pace with the modern service economy?

Is Namibia's VAT system keeping pace with the modern service economy?

4 Day Ago

Zandria Venter. Photo: Contributed

My Zone Careers

Venter takes charge of growth at Alexforbes Namibia

Venter takes charge of growth at Alexforbes Namibia

4 Day Ago

Dr Gereon Koch Kapuire. Photo: Contributed

My Zone Careers

How a father's advice shaped a NUST academic's future

How a father's advice shaped a NUST academic's future

4 Day Ago

Ester Kamati. Photo: Contributed

My Zone Careers

Ester Kamati's rise to tjil TV's top spot

Ester Kamati's rise to tjil TV's top spot

4 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

5 Month Ago

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My Zone

NCCAS recognition for Dr Lemmer

NCCAS recognition for Dr Lemmer

6 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!

6 Month Ago

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My Zone

When did struggling become a requirement for success?

When did struggling become a requirement for success?

6 Month Ago

Education minister Sanet-Steenkamp. Photo: Contributed

My Zone

NSSCO KPIs increase from 29% to 36%

NSSCO KPIs increase from 29% to 36%

6 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

6 Month Ago

Picture of The Week
Events

EFFECTIVE: VP Lucia Witbooi (seated third from left) officially opened the Effective Communicators Conference in Swakopmund. Her Botswana counterpart, Ndaba Gaolathe (seated second from left), was the guest speaker. Photo: Facebook

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

Photo Page

Photo Page

1 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

1 Month Ago

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EVENTS

Notice: Temporary Unavailability of Photos During System Maintenance

Notice: Temporary Unavailability of Photos During System Maintenance

7 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

8 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

8 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

8 Month Ago

EVENTS

Windhoek–Berlin city partnership celebrates 25 years

Windhoek–Berlin city partnership celebrates 25 years

9 Month Ago

Pictured from left are boys U12 bronze medallist Marcel Diehl, silver medallist Roberto Mazumo and gold medallist Peter Gathuru. PHOTO MARIUD NGULA

Gathuru brothers ace NTA junior tourney

22 Hours Ago Sport

Onions ready for harvest on a 0.5 hectare farm. Photo: Contributed

Okongo farmer reaps rewards as demand for local onions surges

22 Hours Ago Market Watch

Exploration continues at pace around Andrada Miningu0027s operations in Uis.rnPhoto Andrada Mining

Triple play from Andrada

22 Hours Ago Mining

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

State House wins disability-inclusive employer award

1 Month Ago EVENTS

KEEP THEM FED: Police escort inmate Abner Mateus to the Ondangwa Magistrateu0027s Court recently. This photo is for illustration only. Photo: Tuyeimo Haidula

Court orders police to feed inmates on court days

22 Hours Ago JUSTICE

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Editorial: Wisdom borrowed is wisdom earned

22 Hours Ago OPINION

NO END IN SIGHT: SME Banku0027s former headquarters in Windhoek. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

SME Bank liquidators intensify recovery drive

22 Hours Ago LOCAL NEWS

BAIL DENIED: Anton Babinu Zola. PHOTO: Eliot Ipinge

Suspect in rape case denied bail

22 Hours Ago CRIME

PUSHBACK: NamPoweru0027s senior executive Kandali Iyambo.

ECB presses NamPower on executive’s Cenored exit

22 Hours Ago LOCAL NEWS

PHOTO: LOISE SHIIMI

Noa bail application postponed

22 Hours Ago SHORT NEWS

IMAGE: FILE

Friday marred by violence

22 Hours Ago SHORT NEWS

SUPPORT: The number of children receiving vulnerable grants rose from 8 238 in 2014 to 254 771 in 2023. PHOTO: FILE

Child grant spending doubles to over N$1 billion

22 Hours Ago LOCAL NEWS

UNCERTAINTY: The management of green schemes have shifted to the ministry, while Agribusdev workers await clarity. PHOTO: FILE rn

Agribusdev job clarity tied to winding-up process, ministry says

22 Hours Ago LOCAL NEWS

START: The first phase of the Nauteu2013Keetmanshoop pipeline upgrade project was launched in Keetmanshoop this month. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

Keetmanshoop's ageing water pipeline set for N$219.7m upgrade

22 Hours Ago INFRASTRUCTURE

GENDER IMBALANCE: A new report has found a stark gender imbalance among children entering Namibiau0027s child justice system. PHOTO: UNSPLASH

Boys account for 92% of youth in conflict with the law

22 Hours Ago LOCAL NEWS

MAP: A 28-month survey will inspect and digitally map more than 17 000 street lights across Windhoek. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

Windhoek commits N$12m to map street lights

22 Hours Ago LOCAL NEWS

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

Swakopmund parents vote to end Afrikaans matric at Pro-Ed

22 Hours Ago EDUCATION

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

NUST bars SRC vice president from SA tour

4 Day Ago EDUCATION

CONFIDENT: Acting principal confident school can bounce back. Photo Phillipus Josef

Otjiwarongo secondary pushes back against claims of declining standards

4 Day Ago EDUCATION

ETHANO: LYA GANDJWA

Osekundoskola Atshipala ya pata uule wiiwike iyali omolwuupyakadhi womeya gonyanata

4 Day Ago EDUCATION

HAPPY COUPLE: Faustinus Mbangu with his graduate fiancu00E9e Lahja Shiponeni. Photo: Contributed

‘She sacrificed her studies for me’

2 Week Ago EDUCATION

READY TO WRITE: Students at the Nursing Training Institute of Technology in Ongwediva outside the exam centre. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

Nursing students miss exam over tuition fees

3 Week Ago EDUCATION

CHALLENGES PERSIST: Otjozondjupa governor John Julius //Khamuseb. PHOTO: FILE

Otjozondjupa invests N$55.8m in schools

3 Week Ago EDUCATION

LEARNING SPACES: More classrooms are planned across the Khomas region. PHOTO: FILE / FOR ILLUSTRATION ONLY

1 100 learners unplaced as Khomas classrooms overflow

1 Month Ago EDUCATION

UNTRUE: Lu00FCderitz Junior Secondary School. Photo: Otis Daniels

Lüderitz school denies N$310 fee for Grade 8 applications

1 Month Ago EDUCATION

MORE: One of the new classroom being built at Henties Bay. Erongo needs about 60 new classrooms every year. Photo: Contributed

Erongo needs three new schools every year

1 Month Ago EDUCATION

DETERMINED LEARNERS: A rainstorm in January 2023 left classrooms at Twapandula Primary School flooded. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

N$300k classroom pledge ditched as Namport opts to build directly

1 Month Ago EDUCATION

ALL IS WELL: Deputy education minister Dino Ballotti. PHOTO: FILE

Unam public health programme was legit – Ballotti

1 Month Ago EDUCATION

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

3 Month Ago YOUTH

SKILLS: Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare. PHOTO: FILE

Companies could get major tax deductions for hiring interns

3 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.

4 Month Ago YOUTH

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

‘We steal just to eat’

4 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

4 Month Ago YOUTH

PHOTO: PEXELS

Windhoek youth face housing shortages, high living costs

5 Month Ago YOUTH

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

5 Month Ago YOUTH

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

Outgoing NYC boss’ final foreign trips questioned

7 Month Ago YOUTH

PHOTO: Alexas Fotos - Pixabay

Private Windhoek schools deny race-based class placement claims

7 Month Ago YOUTH

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

Inside the national youth loan scheme

9 Month Ago YOUTH

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

Schools to screen Namibian documentaries in September

11 Month Ago YOUTH

File photo showing some of the street children in children.

Gender ministry reintegrates 425 street children into schools

11 Month Ago YOUTH

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

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

3 Month Ago Oshiwambo

Mecthilde Karomo. PHOTO: Rita Kakelo

Omukiintu mongali sho a fikile oonakuholathana mombashu

3 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

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Ongangala ya dhipagwa mOmbaye

9 Year Ago Oshiwambo

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’

2 Week 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

2 Week 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 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

DEBUT: Conwill Feris. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

Conwill Feris pens personal memoir on mental health

3 Week 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

3 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

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

British Love Island ‘bombshell' named after Namibia stuns locals

3 Week 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

1 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

1 Month Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

BIG OPPORTUNITY: Melisa Poulton. Photos: Ester Kamati

House of Poulton launches masterclass for Namibia’s next fashion stars

1 Month Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

A GREAT SHOW: Ally Tobias gears up for Ehangano Concert Volume 2. PHOTOS: CONTRIBUTED

Ally Tobias launches debut album at Ehangano Concert Vol. 2

1 Month Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

The End of Oak Street. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

2026 still has plenty to offer

1 Month Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

ALLEGATIONS DENIED. FAN chairperson Byron Joseph. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

Film association denies allegations of ‘secret’ content plan

1 Month Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

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