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Elephants on the plain above the Ugab River, with the Brandberg in the background. Photo: Frank Steffen

GOVERNMENT

Lack of an all-encompassing policy

Lack of an all-encompassing policy

3 Day Ago

Lüderitz. Photo: Otis Daniels

PEOPLE

NAMIBIAN TOWNS LIGHT UP FOR CHRISTMAS

NAMIBIAN TOWNS LIGHT UP FOR CHRISTMAS

3 Day Ago

SOLUTION: The animal visibility pilot project aims to save human and animal lives. Photo: Kenya Kambowe

GOVERNMENT

Govt eyes local suppliers for animal visibility project - Nekundi

Govt eyes local suppliers for animal visibility project - Nekundi

3 Day Ago

SHORT NEWS

Zaamwani says agriculture key to Namibian economic growth

Zaamwani says agriculture key to Namibian economic growth

3 Day Ago

Festive Fair and Food Fest (1)

SOCIETY

SWAKOP BUZZES WITH FESTIVE FOOD, FLAIR AND JOY

SWAKOP BUZZES WITH FESTIVE FOOD, FLAIR AND JOY

3 Day Ago

CLOSE TO COMPLETION: Uis - Henties Road. PHOTO: Adam Hartman

INFRASTRUCTURE

Key Erongo road upgrades near completion

Key Erongo road upgrades near completion

3 Day Ago

My Zone Careers

Empowering SMEs with forensic clarity and integrity

Empowering SMEs with forensic clarity and integrity

3 Week Ago

Carlo Gertze. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

My Zone Careers

FNB’s Carlo Gertze marks 30 years of service

FNB’s Carlo Gertze marks 30 years of service

3 Week Ago

Modestus Amutse, new Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy. PHOTO: Contributed

My Zone Careers

Amutse appointed as industries, mines and energy minister

Amutse appointed as industries, mines and energy minister

3 Week Ago

Bendelene van Wyk - GIPFPhoto Contibuted

My Zone Careers

Service, empathy and dedication: Van Wyk’s 25-year journey at GIPF

Service, empathy and dedication: Van Wyk’s 25-year journey at GIPF

3 Week Ago

Ondolofiya Dingi - CEO of the Dingi Academy of Beauty and Body Excellence (DABBE)Photo Contributred

My Zone Careers

A visionary leader redefines professional beauty training

A visionary leader redefines professional beauty training

3 Week Ago

Richard Botha, Executive Director of Network Data Hub (NDH)

My Zone Careers

Richard Botha steers NDH’s bold push into next-gen media tech

Richard Botha steers NDH’s bold push into next-gen media tech

3 Week Ago

Ms Nelao Endjala in green she was the project initiator that received the grant from the Chevening Alumni Fund that made the Regional Nuclear EXPO, me in the middle, as a volunteer receiving my certificate of appreciation. The lady holding the gift is Lwiimba Mufune from the British High Commission, a communication Specialist at the BHCImage Contributed

My Zone

Nuclear Youth

Nuclear Youth

3 Week Ago

Kueekuje Kazapua. Photo Contributed

My Zone

Youth leaders demand space in Namibia’s democracy

Youth leaders demand space in Namibia’s democracy

3 Week Ago

Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus during her keynote adress. PHOTO: Contributed

My Zone

Resilient voices lead safely online

Resilient voices lead safely online

3 Week Ago

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My Zone

Jongmense beskerm Namibië se kuslyn teen oliestortings

Jongmense beskerm Namibië se kuslyn teen oliestortings

3 Week Ago

The public gathered at the official opening of the Lingua Training Centre in Rehoboth. Photo: Contributed

My Zone

Lingua opens new Rehoboth training centre

Lingua opens new Rehoboth training centre

3 Week Ago

Newly elected 23-year-old councillor, William Minnie

My Zone

Newly elected 23-year-old councillor eyes presidency

Newly elected 23-year-old councillor eyes presidency

3 Week Ago

Picture of The Week
Events

LAUNCHED: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah launched the Opuwo- Otjivize-Okangwati- Omaseratundu Road, saying it marks a new chapter in Namibia’s commitment to building sustainable infrastructure that connects communities, unlocks economic potential, and supports strategic national projects. Photos: State House

PICTURE OF THE DAY

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Photo Page

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EVENTS

Notice: Temporary Unavailability of Photos During System Maintenance

Notice: Temporary Unavailability of Photos During System Maintenance

4 Week 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 Week 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

1 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

1 Month Ago

EVENTS

Windhoek–Berlin city partnership celebrates 25 years

Windhoek–Berlin city partnership celebrates 25 years

2 Month Ago

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EVENTS

Dis leeuwêreld op Grootfontein!

Dis leeuwêreld op Grootfontein!

3 Month Ago

From left are Donald Neilon (joint venture partner), NRU vice-presidents Christie Windvogel and Johan Diergaardt, and Rudi Visagie (UXI business development manager). Photo contributed

Rugby Institute to boost player pathways

1 Week Ago sport-wrap-main

South African flags are seen in Pretoria, South Africa, December 11, 2013.

SA economy is turning the corner

5 Day Ago Market Watch

Mac-Donald Vihanga Independent candidate and community leader.

Vihanga vows to restore integrity and hope in Okahandja

1 Month Ago WIndhoek Express Focus

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4 Week Ago EVENTS

MERRY CHRISTMAS: Rus en Vrede Safaris shared this striking photograph of the farm Rus en Vrede, east of Leonardville, on the Namibia Rain/Weather page. Photo: See Clearly Photography

Widespread rain lifts spirits and dam levels

3 Day Ago WEATHER

PHOTO: FILE

Ongwediva teen dies months after road accident

3 Day Ago HEALTH

PHOTO: Kenya Kambowe

Cholera cases triple in Grootfontein in 3 weeks

3 Day Ago SHORT NEWS

DELICATE SYSTEMS: Namibia’s hunting pause gives wildlife space to breed, recover and thrive. Photo: NAPHA

Namibia’s trophy hunting critical for wildlife populations

3 Day Ago LOCAL NEWS

SEEKING BAIL: Sidney Halupe. Photo: Contributed

'I am the victim' - Sidney Halupe

3 Day Ago JUSTICE

editorial

EDITORIAL: Humanity is fulfilled through others

3 Day Ago OPINION

RESPECT ONE ANOTHER: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Photo: Contributed

Nandi-Ndaitwah urges Namibians to prioritise road safety

3 Day Ago GOVERNMENT

LET THE PEOPLE DECIDE: The Caprivi Concerned Group says a referendum to determine the future of the Zambezi region is a democratic necessity. Photo: Kenya Kambowe

Group calls for referendum to resolve Zambezi political tension

3 Day Ago HISTORY

CHANGE NEEDED: Musician Riaan Smit says he often has to pay to perform and sing his own music during shows. PHOTO: FILE

Local musicians raise questions about Nascam payments

3 Day Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

FUTURE OF TRAVEL: Skeleton Coast is a key destination in Namibia that offers space and silence, which has become the new luxury in global tourism. Photo: NWR

Namibia tops Africa for authentic, low-impact tourism

3 Day Ago TOURISM

BIG ARRIVAL: The Azamar Journey docking in the Port of Lüderitz. PHOTO: Otis Daniels

Steady flow of cruise ships dock at Lüderitz

3 Day Ago TOURISM

CLOSE TO COMPLETION: Uis - Henties Road. PHOTO: Adam Hartman

Key Erongo road upgrades near completion

3 Day Ago INFRASTRUCTURE

ALL SET: Education minister Sanet Steenkamp and President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Photo: State House

N$100 000 income limit for full free tertiary funding

2 Week Ago EDUCATION

NEXT GENERATION: NamPower-funded classroom unveiled. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

NamPower hands over N$341 000 classroom to Rundu school

3 Week Ago EDUCATION

SUBPAR PAY: Deputy education minister Dino Ballotti with the newly elected Teachers’ Union of Namibia (TUN) leadership during the quadrennial congress in Rundu. PHOTO: Eliot IpingeDeputy Minister Dino Ballotti with the newly elected Teachers’ Union of Namibia (TUN) leadership during the quadrennial congress in Rundu

Teachers deserve better pay – Ballotti

3 Week Ago EDUCATION

DANGEROUS: Huge cracks can be seen on the walls of Engoyi Combined School in Oshikoto Region.

Safety boost for Engoyi Combined School as region advertises school renovations

3 Week Ago EDUCATION

QUESTIONS: Duneside High School. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

Govt funding to three Walvis private schools under review

3 Week Ago EDUCATION

No water, two pit latrines for over 400 learners at Ngcove. Photo file

Ngcove reportedly still without toilets despite N$1m govt pledge

1 Month Ago EDUCATION

PROUDLY NAMIBIAN: Students and lecturers working on the transient array radio telescope (TART). Photo: Contributed

‘It’s ours’: Namibia builds radio telescope from scratch

1 Month Ago EDUCATION

UNHAPPY: Unam students say they are frustrated after they were ordered to rewrite an exam after a question paper blunder. PHOTO: FILE

Students fume over Unam exam blunder

1 Month Ago EDUCATION

TO THE RESCUE: The University of Namibia's main campus in Windhoek. Photo: FILE

NSFAF to settle Unam readiness programme students’ bill

1 Month Ago EDUCATION

CRY FOR HELP: Concerned teachers and parents at Ncamagoro Combined School say there is a dire need for a hostel to accommodate learners. Photo: Nikanor Nangolo

Hostel learners survive on N$22 a day

1 Month Ago EDUCATION

RACIST: A screenshot of the Instagram Story posted of the party. Photo: Contributed

Blackface scandal: WAP and DHPS take disciplinary action

1 Month Ago EDUCATION

NO RESPONSE: The school’s former principal, Amanda Moresche (far left), alongside the school's sports team. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

Constantia principal untraceable as parents demand missing certificates

1 Month Ago EDUCATION

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

Outgoing NYC boss’ final foreign trips questioned

2 Week Ago YOUTH

PHOTO: Alexas Fotos - Pixabay

Private Windhoek schools deny race-based class placement claims

3 Week Ago YOUTH

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

Inside the national youth loan scheme

2 Month Ago YOUTH

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

Schools to screen Namibian documentaries in September

3 Month Ago YOUTH

File photo showing some of the street children in children.

Gender ministry reintegrates 425 street children into schools

4 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

4 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

4 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

6 Month Ago YOUTH

PAY ME BACK: NYC director Calista Swartz-Gowases. Photo: FILE

NYC director demands pay-back, name clearance

6 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

8 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

8 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

8 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

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

Photo Nampa

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

CHANGE NEEDED: Musician Riaan Smit says he often has to pay to perform and sing his own music during shows. PHOTO: FILE

Local musicians raise questions about Nascam payments

3 Day Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

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Ozon?u Chronicles: Not a death sentence Part II

2 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

Food lovers enjoying last years Swakopmund Food Festival.Photo Contributed

Serving up big flavours at this year's Swakopmund Food Festival

2 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

Food lovers enjoying last years Swakopmund Food Festival.Photo Contributed

Swakopmund Food Festival Celebrates Authentic Culinary Heritage

2 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

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'Wrong Generation' trailer debuts, highlighting youth activism and social resistance

3 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

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Yenda Summer Festival Kicks of with Volume 4

3 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

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Ozon?u Chronicles: Back to campus with the Ama2000s: Adulting in reverse

4 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

THRILLING NEWCOMER: Anne Hambuda is about to release her new novel titled 'Iniquity' on 8 December. Photo: Contributed

Anne Hambuda debuts psychological thriller ‘Iniquity’

4 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

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NTN calls for auditions for next edition of Blended Voices Choral Competition

4 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

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Runway reimagined: Katutura Fashion Week hits runway with flair and style

1 Month Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

HEALING MUSIC: Nangula Mbako (MC, left) with performers Udochi, Mbaatja, Maranatha and Hilda from the PPC Hochland Park Choir during this year’s Windhoek activation. Photo: Contributed

Restoration Concert 3.0 kicks off, promises healing, hope and unity

1 Month Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

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Sinanch and Xolly Mncwango lead power-packed line-up for Restoration Concert 3.0

1 Month Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

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