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Breaking News: MEIYSAC unveiled 2025–2030 Strategic Plan

Breaking News: MEIYSAC unveiled 2025–2030 Strategic Plan

11 Hours Ago

Fiina Nghifikwa

CRIME

Breaking News: Murder accused to plead next year

Breaking News: Murder accused to plead next year

12 Hours Ago

CRIME

Dennis Noa court proceedings

Dennis Noa court proceedings

23 Hours Ago

DIGGING IN: Onandjokwe doctor Dennis Noa at the Ondangwa court on Friday. Photo: Loise Shiimi

CRIME

Doctor admits sexual encounter, denies drugging complainant

Doctor admits sexual encounter, denies drugging complainant

23 Hours Ago

Trade minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi. Photo: Contributed

LOCAL NEWS

Bill to strengthen trade interests

Bill to strengthen trade interests

23 Hours Ago

PLEA: Asser Nendongo has pleaded not guilty to killing David Mbida. Photo: Archive

CRIME

Nendongo pleads not guilty to murdering Windhoek bouncer

Nendongo pleads not guilty to murdering Windhoek bouncer

23 Hours Ago

ALL HANDS ON DECK: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare and former First Lady Monica Geingos at the One Economy Foundationu2019s 11th annual fundraising soiru00E9e.

My Zone Careers

One Economy raises N$4.9m

One Economy raises N$4.9m

3 Day Ago

Albert Ndjahe. Photo: Contributed

My Zone Careers

Albert’s 14-year rise at Print Digital Hub

Albert’s 14-year rise at Print Digital Hub

3 Day Ago

Lucia Hatutale. Photo: Contributed

My Zone Careers

Imagine If TFSAs were a thing in Namibia

Imagine If TFSAs were a thing in Namibia

3 Day Ago

HERE TO HELP: The Hope for Life Foundation provides practical assistance to vulnerable families through its community outreach work. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

My Zone Careers

Hope for Life helps families get back on their feet

Hope for Life helps families get back on their feet

3 Day Ago

Ndapandula Lilonga. Photo: Contributed

My Zone Careers

Journalism intern learns ‘by actually doing the work'

Journalism intern learns ‘by actually doing the work'

3 Day Ago

MAKING A DIFFERENCE: A beneficiary displays items received from the Ya Mululu Helping Hand Foundation through its community outreach programme. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

My Zone Careers

Ya Mululu supports and uplifts vulnerable youth and mothers

Ya Mululu supports and uplifts vulnerable youth and mothers

3 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

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My Zone vier 11 jaar

My Zone vier 11 jaar

7 Month Ago

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My Zone

NCCAS recognition for Dr Lemmer

NCCAS recognition for Dr Lemmer

8 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!

8 Month Ago

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When did struggling become a requirement for success?

When did struggling become a requirement for success?

8 Month Ago

Education minister Sanet-Steenkamp. Photo: Contributed

My Zone

NSSCO KPIs increase from 29% to 36%

NSSCO KPIs increase from 29% to 36%

8 Month Ago

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NSSCO/AS deeltydse leerders staar steeds uitdagings in die gesig

NSSCO/AS deeltydse leerders staar steeds uitdagings in die gesig

8 Month Ago

Picture of The Week
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PHOTO OF THE WEEK

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Photo Page

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EVENTS

Passenger liners on the horizon

Passenger liners on the horizon

4 Day Ago

EVENTS

Passenger liners on the horizon

Passenger liners on the horizon

4 Day Ago

EVENTS

Sportsmanship rewarded

Sportsmanship rewarded

1 Month Ago

Joyful scenes at the opening of the CST Expo in Windhoek last week. Photo NMH

EVENTS

CST Expo unites Namibia’s creative, sport and tourism sectors

CST Expo unites Namibia’s creative, sport and tourism sectors

1 Month Ago

EXPO TOUR: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare visit exhibitor stalls at the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair on Sunday. PHOTO: Loise Shiimi

EVENTS

President calls for year-round Ongwediva trade hub

President calls for year-round Ongwediva trade hub

1 Month 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

3 Month Ago

Debmarine Desert Jewels and its respective sponsors at the MTC sponsorship ceremony at the Windhoek Palm Hotel. PHOTO TINA VICTOR

MTC increases netball players’ allowances by 41%

23 Hours Ago Sport

The Namibia Agricultural Union is seeking interim measures to resume livestock sales amid foot and mouth restrictions. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

NAU seeks controlled livestock trade

7 Hours Ago Market Watch

Joyful scenes at the opening of the CST Expo in Windhoek last week. Photo NMH

CST Expo unites Namibia’s creative, sport and tourism sectors

1 Month Ago Mining

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Passenger liners on the horizon

4 Day Ago EVENTS

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Breaking News: MEIYSAC unveiled 2025–2030 Strategic Plan

11 Hours Ago LOCAL NEWS

Fiina Nghifikwa

Breaking News: Murder accused to plead next year

12 Hours Ago CRIME

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Dennis Noa court proceedings

23 Hours Ago CRIME

MOON TALK: ESA astronaut Dr Matthias Maurer talks about the Artemis Moon programme at Namib Primary School in Swakopmund on Wednesday. Photo: Adam Hartman

Astronaut looks to Namib for Moon answers

23 Hours Ago SCIENCE

GAP: Fifteen of 29 Otjiwarongo procurement activities were not aligned with the approved plan. PHOTO: FILE

Otjiwarongo procurement scores a mere 52%

23 Hours Ago LOCAL NEWS

Peter Ilukena Ilukena. Photo: Contributed

Namibia Needs More Than Skilled Graduates: Who Will Finance Their Future?

23 Hours Ago OPINION

Agriculture minister Inge Zaamwani. Photo: Contributed

Orange River cordon fence construction starts

23 Hours Ago LOCAL NEWS

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EDITORIAL: Cardiac unit crisis exposes deeper health failures

23 Hours Ago OPINION

PDM president McHenry Venaani. Photo: Contributed

Venaani admits strained ties with father amid PDM 6 dispute

23 Hours Ago LOCAL NEWS

POSTPONED: Rachel Frans (39), Benong !Uri#khob (41). Photos: Contributed

Rachel Frans murder suspect back in court in November

23 Hours Ago SHORT NEWS

PLEA: Asser Nendongo has pleaded not guilty to killing David Mbida. Photo: Archive

Nendongo pleads not guilty to murdering Windhoek bouncer

23 Hours Ago CRIME

Trade minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi. Photo: Contributed

Bill to strengthen trade interests

23 Hours Ago LOCAL NEWS

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BREAKING: Iipumbu pledges support for Oshikuku Trade Fair Centre

4 Day Ago EDUCATION

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UPDATE: NUST Medical Laboratory Sciences programme update

4 Day Ago EDUCATION

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BREAKING: Iipumbu pledges support for Oshikuku Trade Fair Centre

4 Day Ago EDUCATION

URGENT HELP NEEDED: Principal Loide Shipopyeni says a child who waits at home does not just start later but starts further behind, and is at greater risk of abuse and neglect. PHOTO: LOISE SHIIMI rn

Up to 10 years' wait for a spot at Eluwa school

5 Day Ago EDUCATION

UNDER CONSTRUCTION: a new secondary school being built in Henties Bay. Photo: Adam Hartman

Erongo asks private sector for N$230m for schools

1 Week Ago EDUCATION

GATHERED FOR GROWTH: Educators from Onankali Circuit attend the annual staff conference. Photo: Loise Shiimi

Amutenya slams principals who block innovation

1 Week Ago EDUCATION

FINANCIAL EDUCATION: Nedbank Namibia donated N$150 000 to the Financial Literacy Initiative (FLI). PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

N$150 000 for financial literacy across Namibia

1 Week Ago EDUCATION

MODERN CLASSROOM: ||Kharas governor Dawid Gertze, regional education director Nicolaas Eiman, Vitalis P Haupindi, co-founder and CEO of YYeni AI, and BW Kudu GM Manfriedt Muundjua at the launch. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

Lüderitz launches first AI tutoring labs

1 Week Ago EDUCATION

OUTSIDE: More than 35 learners stand outside their classrooms after they were reportedly forbidden from attending class due to uniform and hair policy breaches, a parent says. Photo: Contributedrnrn

35 Omuthiya boys kept out of class over hair, uniform rules

3 Week Ago EDUCATION

RISING PRESSURE: Sanet Steenkamp says N$2 billion has been spent on subsidised tertiary education this year. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

N$2bn spent on free varsity education but challenges persist

3 Week Ago EDUCATION

ADULT LEARNERSrnAdult learners and community members attended the Adult Learners Week and International Literacy Day event at Oluno Community Hall. PHOTO: LOISE SHIIMI

Literacy gives adults new independence

3 Week Ago EDUCATION

Hilma Weber during a reading session with children. Photo: Hilma Weber/Facebook

Reading pleasure for kids

1 Month Ago EDUCATION

NEW FACILITY: Gipfu2019s N$100 million Ondangwa regional office brings the fundu2019s services closer to members in the north. Photo: Loise Shiimi

Ngurare urges Elcin-Gipf to join forces for youth

1 Week Ago YOUTH

BANKABLE PROJECTS: The NYDF seeks to empower young Namibians, who continue to face acute joblessness. Photo: FILE

Youth fund gets N$317m boost, but only N$90.8m disbursed

3 Week Ago YOUTH

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The NAMAs are back, and thinking bigger than just awards

1 Month Ago Look

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 Month Ago YOUTH

SKILLS: Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare. PHOTO: FILE

Companies could get major tax deductions for hiring interns

6 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.

6 Month Ago YOUTH

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

‘We steal just to eat’

7 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

7 Month Ago YOUTH

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Windhoek youth face housing shortages, high living costs

7 Month Ago YOUTH

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

8 Month Ago YOUTH

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

Outgoing NYC boss’ final foreign trips questioned

10 Month Ago YOUTH

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Private Windhoek schools deny race-based class placement claims

10 Month Ago YOUTH

PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

The NAMAs are back, and thinking bigger than just awards

1 Month Ago Look

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

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

5 Month Ago Oshiwambo

Mecthilde Karomo. PHOTO: Rita Kakelo

Omukiintu mongali sho a fikile oonakuholathana mombashu

5 Month Ago Oshiwambo

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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

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

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Namibia vulnerable to imported inflation

4 Year Ago Oshiwambo

LOVE OF MUSIC: Lu00FCderitz Youth Choir founder and conductor Mario Uiseb. Photo: Contributed

Choral music gives Lüderitz youth a voice

2 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

Gazza advocates for stronger legislation and systems that allow creatives to monetise their work and benefit more from the industry they help build.

SADC stars shine bright at CST

1 Month Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

NEW MUSICAL GENERATION: Melzedeck Hammond living his passion at MJH Live Sound and Recording. Photo: Otis Daniels

New music school strikes a chord in Lüderitz

1 Month Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

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The NAMAs are back, and thinking bigger than just awards

1 Month Ago Look

ENCAPSULATION: Namibian filmmaker and creative director Othilia Tutu Mungoba with Bience Gawanas. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

Bience Gawanas documentary to premiere in Windhoek

1 Month Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

SUPPORTING THE ARTS: NACN Grants 2026 Cycle 2 recipients minister Sanet Steenkamp.

NACN awards N$1m in grants to 25 creatives

2 Month Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

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’

3 Month 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

3 Month 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

3 Month Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

DEBUT: Conwill Feris. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

Conwill Feris pens personal memoir on mental health

3 Month 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 Month Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

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

British Love Island ‘bombshell' named after Namibia stuns locals

3 Month Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

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