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WASTED POTENTIAL: Thousands of seals are harvested for a single body part, while the rest is discarded. Photo contributed

FISHING

Seals alone not to blame for fish stock pressure

Seals alone not to blame for fish stock pressure

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WELCOMED: Previous papal visits, such as Pope Francisu0027s 2023 visit to South Sudan, have been greeted enthusiastically. AFP via Getty Images

ACCIDENTS

Pope prioritises world's fastest-growing Catholic region in major Africa tour

Pope prioritises world's fastest-growing Catholic region in major Africa tour

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ACCIDENTS

We spoke to the man making viral Lego-style AI videos for Iran. Experts say it's powerful propaganda

We spoke to the man making viral Lego-style AI videos for Iran. Experts say it's powerful propaganda

11 Hours Ago

UNSTABLE SECTOR: Erongo governor Nathalia /Goagoses (centre) with members of the Erongo Regional Council and MMC representatives at Thursdayu0027s petition handover. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

FISHING

Fishing workers escalate quota fight with petition

Fishing workers escalate quota fight with petition

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YOUTH POPULATION: Education minister, Sanet Steenkamp. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

GOVERNMENT

71% youth population an 'opportunity or crisis'

71% youth population an 'opportunity or crisis'

11 Hours Ago

Goliath Tujendapi, acting CEO of the Livestock and Livestock Products Board. Photo Jacques du Toit.

LOCAL NEWS

Mauritius market holds potential for NCA farmers - LLPBN

Mauritius market holds potential for NCA farmers - LLPBN

11 Hours Ago

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My Zone Careers

Tracey Goagoses charts path to dream job, one day at a time

Tracey Goagoses charts path to dream job, one day at a time

1 Week Ago

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

2 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

2 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

2 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?

2 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

2 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

My Zone

My Zone vier 11 jaar

My Zone vier 11 jaar

1 Month Ago

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My Zone

NCCAS recognition for Dr Lemmer

NCCAS recognition for Dr Lemmer

2 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!

2 Month Ago

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My Zone

When did struggling become a requirement for success?

When did struggling become a requirement for success?

2 Month Ago

Education minister Sanet-Steenkamp. Photo: Contributed

My Zone

NSSCO KPIs increase from 29% to 36%

NSSCO KPIs increase from 29% to 36%

2 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

2 Month Ago

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK

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EVENTS

Notice: Temporary Unavailability of Photos During System Maintenance

Notice: Temporary Unavailability of Photos During System Maintenance

4 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

4 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

4 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

4 Month Ago

EVENTS

Windhoek–Berlin city partnership celebrates 25 years

Windhoek–Berlin city partnership celebrates 25 years

6 Month Ago

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EVENTS

Dis leeuwêreld op Grootfontein!

Dis leeuwêreld op Grootfontein!

6 Month Ago

Marissa Albat, Tsumeb Gimnasium se senter, in aksie in hul o.17-finaal. Tsumeb het vir Windhoek Afrikaanse Privaatskool met 13-7 geklop. Foto Rozanne Swart

Naelskraap-stryde en proewe by Napso Blits 7’s

11 Hours Ago Sport

Agriculture minister Inge Zaamwani. Photo Jacques du Toit

Agriculture Vote 37 cut by 26%

11 Hours Ago Market Watch

Photo Caption

Robotics transform knee surgery at Lady Pohamba

1 Day Ago Medical

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4 Month Ago EVENTS

WASTED POTENTIAL: Thousands of seals are harvested for a single body part, while the rest is discarded. Photo contributed

Seals alone not to blame for fish stock pressure

34 Minutes Ago FISHING

DIRE NEED: Two years ago, concerned teachers and parents at Ncamagoro Combined School underlined the urgent need for a hostel. Photo: Nikanor Nangolornrn

75 000 hostel learners cost govt nearly N$1b to feed

11 Hours Ago EDUCATION

CONVICTED: Tulihaleni Nghihalwa. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

Komatsu accountant convicted with three others over N$4.4m fraud

11 Hours Ago CRIME

BILL BOSS: Urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa. PHOTO: FILE

Sankwasa orders councillors to declare debts, links own debt to 2027 congress

11 Hours Ago LOCAL NEWS

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EDITORIAL: Empower communities, not individuals

11 Hours Ago OPINION

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N$5.2m weed bust at border as suspect bolts

11 Hours Ago SHORT NEWS

PHOTO: Eliot Ipinge

A quiet act of kindness for 220 Rundu inmates

11 Hours Ago SHORT NEWS

AMBITIOUS: The IPPR says UHC is laudable but warns current funding mechanisms may fall well short of what is needed. PHOTO: FILE

Funding questions for Namibia’s health reforms

11 Hours Ago HEALTH

QUESTIONS: IPC president Panduleni Ithula. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

Lining up two SONAs, Itula finds govt is falling short

11 Hours Ago GOVERNMENT

MOURNING: People carry a banner featuring an image of the late Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during a ceremony in Tehran. Photo: Majid Asgaripour/WANA via Reuters

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11 Hours Ago ACCIDENTS

UNCERTAINTY: Some students say they are receiving little clarity on rejected applications as registration and accommodation payment deadlines approach. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTEDrn

Students worried over eviction risk amid NSFAF rejections

11 Hours Ago ECONOMICS

Goliath Tujendapi, acting CEO of the Livestock and Livestock Products Board. Photo Jacques du Toit.

Mauritius market holds potential for NCA farmers - LLPBN

11 Hours Ago LOCAL NEWS

DIRE NEED: Two years ago, concerned teachers and parents at Ncamagoro Combined School underlined the urgent need for a hostel. Photo: Nikanor Nangolornrn

75 000 hostel learners cost govt nearly N$1b to feed

11 Hours Ago EDUCATION

AFFECTED: Rundu Secondary School, where a suspected food poisoning incident is believed to be linked to food storage challenges. Photo: Eliot Ipinge

Power outage blamed for Rundu Hostel food poisoning

3 Week Ago EDUCATION

PUSHBACK: The Windhoek Afrikaanse Privaatskool (WAP). Photo: FILE

Private schools push back against Grade 12 directive

3 Week Ago EDUCATION

OFFICIAL OPENING SOON: The Keetmanshoop Vocational Training Centre (KVTC). Photo: Otis Daniels

Energy-sector vocational training hub opens in Keetmanshoop

4 Week Ago EDUCATION

SERIOUS NEED: Northern regions are in need of hostels. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

Dire scarcity of hostels in the north undercuts learner performance

1 Month Ago EDUCATION

TVET enrolment has reached 13 512 trainees for the 2026 academic year. Photo: NYS

Over 13 000 enrolled for TVET in 2026

1 Month Ago EDUCATION

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Napwu signs 5% wage deal amid teacher backlash

1 Month Ago EDUCATION

GOOD WORK: Deputy education minister Dino Ballotti says school infrastructure projects are well underway. PHOTO: FILE

Education projects on track, but three schools lag

1 Month Ago EDUCATION

LACKING: Economist warns education billions failing to curb unemployment. Photo contributed

Economist Hei says throwing money at education won’t fix unemployment

1 Month Ago EDUCATION

SOLUTION FOUND: Registration of the 86 children began immediately after the last Mondayu2019s announcement. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

86 learners to benefit after education officials step in

1 Month Ago EDUCATION

SOLUTION FOUND: Registration of the 86 children began immediately after the last Mondayu2019s announcement. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

86 learners to benefit after education officials step in

1 Month Ago EDUCATION

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

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

2 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

6 Day Ago YOUTH

SKILLS: Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare. PHOTO: FILE

Companies could get major tax deductions for hiring interns

2 Week 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 Week Ago YOUTH

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

‘We steal just to eat’

1 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

1 Month Ago YOUTH

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Windhoek youth face housing shortages, high living costs

1 Month Ago YOUTH

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

Outgoing NYC boss’ final foreign trips questioned

4 Month Ago YOUTH

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Private Windhoek schools deny race-based class placement claims

4 Month Ago YOUTH

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

Inside the national youth loan scheme

6 Month Ago YOUTH

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

Schools to screen Namibian documentaries in September

7 Month Ago YOUTH

File photo showing some of the street children in children.

Gender ministry reintegrates 425 street children into schools

7 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

8 Month Ago YOUTH

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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

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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

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’

4 Year Ago Oshiwambo

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Namibia vulnerable to imported inflation

4 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

GLAM AND VULNERABLE: Atlantis is set to perform at Drag Night Namibia tonight. Photo: Contributed

Drag Night Namibia returns tonight with ‘Atlantis Unfiltered’

3 Day Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Photo: Contributed

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie – Review

4 Day Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

ON STAGE: Namibian DJ Kandeya was among the local DJs who performed at Passionfruit. Photo: Jorge Dos Santos

Passionfruit returns with Vigro Deep, delivers high-energy night

4 Day Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

NEW VISION: Ndawana Ndume, founder of the Ongoma Music Awards. Photo: Contribu

New Ongoma Music Awards to spotlight local artists

4 Day Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

LAUNCHED: UNAM Press Publisher, Naitsikile lizyenda-Ndoroma during the launch of the book. Photo : Jorge Dos Santos

UNAM Press launches book on faith and Namibia’s liberation struggle

1 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

LOVE OF THE CRAFT: Barry de Klerk, aka The Movie Guy, interviewing Misha Collins. Photo: Barry de Klerk

10 Years of The Movie Guy: How it all began

1 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

TRUE TO HER ROOTS: Karlie draws on her Zambezi heritage and Silozi language in her music. Photo: Contributed

New chapter for singer and songwriter Karlie

1 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

YOU DID IT: A tribute to Fransina Nikodemusu2019s achievements. Photo: Marina Antonio

Fluffy’s Artistry on Wheels launches as Namibia’s first mobile salon

1 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

BACK WITH A BANG: Windhoek-born singer Jermain De Voss, professionally known as Jermain. Photo: Contributed

Jermain returns with fresh single after nine-year break

2 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

READY TO MAKE YOU LAUGH: Fresh from WHK North. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

'Fresh from WHK North’ presents comedy show at Hilton Kalabar on 1 April

2 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

NEW ARTIST PLATFORM: Zhuleika Mowes (United PayPoint), Elsabe Tibinyana (Energy FM), Che Ulenga (United PayPoint), Glenda Bailey (NBC commissioning editor), and Lischen Kambanda (United PayPoint). PHOTO: Jorge Dos Santos

Strictly Local Namibia to spotlight Namibian music and entertainers

2 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

GREATEST FATHER: Chuck Norris and Gena Ou0027Kelley with twins Dakota Norris and Danilee Norris.rnPhoto: Chuck Norris/Instagram

Chuck Norris' children share heartfelt tributes after his sudden death

3 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

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