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BLACK LINE: A gravel road separates unburnt veld from thousands of hectares of blackened ground in the Omaruru district. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

DISASTERS

More than 10 000 hectares burn in Omaruru district

More than 10 000 hectares burn in Omaruru district

6 Hours Ago

Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture was also seen at the 2026 Creative.Sports.Tourism Awards at the National Theatre of Namibia in Windhoek. Photo : Casey Husselmann

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

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ANNIVERSARY: Participants at the MUNu0027s second regional roundtable engagement in Oranjemund. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

LABOUR

Mining union demands greater say in mining licences

Mining union demands greater say in mining licences

6 Hours Ago

Speaker Saara Kuungogelwa-Amadhila. Photo: Contributed

LOCAL NEWS

MPs second walkout stalls ECN appointments

MPs second walkout stalls ECN appointments

6 Hours Ago

Namdia accused of withholding key security, diamond records in G4S court battle. Photo: Contributed

JUSTICE

G4S seeks dismissal of Namdia’s N$314m claim

G4S seeks dismissal of Namdia’s N$314m claim

6 Hours Ago

PROBE: Ondonga Traditional Council chairperson John Walenga. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

LOCAL NEWS

Ondonga council to investigate women’s visit to salt pan

Ondonga council to investigate women’s visit to salt pan

6 Hours Ago

Pupkewitz Motors MD Anton Westraadt. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

My Zone Careers

Westraadt’s road to automotive leadership

Westraadt’s road to automotive leadership

6 Day Ago

Tilman Friedrich. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

My Zone Careers

Tilman Friedrich’s path of perseverance and leadership

Tilman Friedrich’s path of perseverance and leadership

6 Day Ago

Juvanni Elia says his training at Women at Work gave him the skills and confidence to enter the hospitality industry. Photo: Christofine Nelumbu

My Zone Careers

Women at Work opens doors to new beginnings

Women at Work opens doors to new beginnings

6 Day Ago

Emilia Nghikembua. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTEDrn

My Zone Careers

Nghikembua named vice-chair of CEO Forum

Nghikembua named vice-chair of CEO Forum

6 Day Ago

PRINT EVOLVES: Print Digital Hub executive director Rudolf Witbooi. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

My Zone Careers

Print is not dead, it is evolving – Witbooi

Print is not dead, it is evolving – Witbooi

1 Week Ago

Annebell Diergaardt. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

My Zone Careers

Annebell Diergaardt’s people-first approach to HR

Annebell Diergaardt’s people-first approach to HR

1 Week 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

6 Month Ago

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My Zone

NCCAS recognition for Dr Lemmer

NCCAS recognition for Dr Lemmer

7 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!

7 Month Ago

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When did struggling become a requirement for success?

When did struggling become a requirement for success?

7 Month Ago

Education minister Sanet-Steenkamp. Photo: Contributed

My Zone

NSSCO KPIs increase from 29% to 36%

NSSCO KPIs increase from 29% to 36%

7 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

7 Month Ago

Picture of The Week
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Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture was also seen at the 2026 Creative.Sports.Tourism Awards at the National Theatre of Namibia in Windhoek. Photo : Casey Husselmann

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

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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 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

2 Month Ago

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EVENTS

Notice: Temporary Unavailability of Photos During System Maintenance

Notice: Temporary Unavailability of Photos During System Maintenance

9 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

9 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

9 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

9 Month Ago

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Dobberstein maak sy merk by meesters-WB in Duitsland

6 Hours Ago Sport

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’n Uitstekende alternatief vir die aanslag uit die Ooste

6 Hours Ago Market Watch

Leading Namibiau0027s green building movement is Nedbank Namibiau0027s headquarters at Freedom Plaza in Windhoek. Photo contributed

Namibia's growing collection of Green Star buildings

4 Week Ago Mining

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

President calls for year-round Ongwediva trade hub

1 Week Ago EVENTS

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CST EXPO TAKES CENTRE STAGE IN WINDHOEK

6 Hours Ago SHORT NEWS

PRIORITISE SAFETY: Students were encouraged to resist financial and emotional pressures in relationships. PHOTO: Loise Shiimi

Students told not to bankroll their girlfriends

6 Hours Ago EDUCATION

CONCERN: Fish vendors have had no power since Saturday. Photo: Eliot Ipinge

Zambezi vendors raise concerns over powercuts

6 Hours Ago LOCAL NEWS

FUNDED: 19-year-old inventor Vicentius Gambinda Kapumburu (middle) receives a three-year full scholarship. Photo: Eliot Ipinge

Institute gives 19-year-old scholarship

6 Hours Ago LOCAL NEWS

PENSION LIFELINE: Labour expert Herbert Jauch. Photo: Contributed

14 000 Namibians work well past 60

6 Hours Ago LOCAL NEWS

Albertus Aochamub. Photo: Contributed

Humavindu, Aochamub among 24 vying for Meatco top job

6 Hours Ago LOCAL NEWS

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EDITORIAL: Democracy requires engagement

6 Hours Ago OPINION

PROBE: Ondonga Traditional Council chairperson John Walenga. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

Ondonga council to investigate women’s visit to salt pan

6 Hours Ago LOCAL NEWS

Namdia accused of withholding key security, diamond records in G4S court battle. Photo: Contributed

G4S seeks dismissal of Namdia’s N$314m claim

6 Hours Ago JUSTICE

Speaker Saara Kuungogelwa-Amadhila. Photo: Contributed

MPs second walkout stalls ECN appointments

6 Hours Ago LOCAL NEWS

ANNIVERSARY: Participants at the MUNu0027s second regional roundtable engagement in Oranjemund. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

Mining union demands greater say in mining licences

6 Hours Ago LABOUR

Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture was also seen at the 2026 Creative.Sports.Tourism Awards at the National Theatre of Namibia in Windhoek. Photo : Casey Husselmann

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6 Hours Ago PHOTO OF THE WEEK

PRIORITISE SAFETY: Students were encouraged to resist financial and emotional pressures in relationships. PHOTO: Loise Shiimi

Students told not to bankroll their girlfriends

6 Hours Ago EDUCATION

PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

The NAMAs are back, and thinking bigger than just awards

1 Week Ago Look

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Lawmakers want total ban on hubbly and vaping

2 Week Ago EDUCATION

LONELY: Nathalia /Goagoses blasted senior officials for failing to attend the festival opening. PHOTO: FILE

Governor fumes as education officials skip arts festival

2 Week Ago EDUCATION

CONCERN: Education Minister Sanet Steenkamp. PHOTO: Eliot Ipingernrn

Teaching posts not for sale – Steenkamp

3 Week Ago EDUCATION

LEARNING: The newly constructed Outjo Project Secondary School. Photo: Phillipus Josef

N$70m Kunene schools come with demand for better results

3 Week Ago EDUCATION

AMBITIOUS: A sweeping N$28 billion education plan aims to transform Namibiau2019s schools, universities, skills training and youth development programmes by 2030. PHOTO: Eberhard Kanyanga / WIKI

N$28bn plan targets education overhaul

3 Week Ago EDUCATION

BUDGET: Gerard Vries, Executive Director responsible for Sport, Youth, and National Service within the Ministry of Education. Photo: Contributed

Education ministry warns funding crisis threatens schools, free tertiary education goals

4 Week Ago EDUCATION

COMMUNITY SUPPORT: The new classroom block at Onekondjelo Primary School. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED rn

Iyaloo Women funds N$62 500 Onekondjelo classroom block

4 Week Ago EDUCATION

DILAPIDATED: The ageing Andimba Toivo ya Toivo Secondary School in Ondangwa will receive a major facelift. Photo: Loise Shiimi

N$50m earmarked for Ondangwa school revamp

1 Month Ago EDUCATION

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

Swakopmund parents vote to end Afrikaans matric at Pro-Ed

1 Month Ago EDUCATION

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

NUST bars SRC vice president from SA tour

1 Month Ago EDUCATION

PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

The NAMAs are back, and thinking bigger than just awards

1 Week 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

4 Month Ago YOUTH

SKILLS: Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare. PHOTO: FILE

Companies could get major tax deductions for hiring interns

5 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.

5 Month Ago YOUTH

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

‘We steal just to eat’

5 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

5 Month Ago YOUTH

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Windhoek youth face housing shortages, high living costs

6 Month Ago YOUTH

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

7 Month Ago YOUTH

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

Outgoing NYC boss’ final foreign trips questioned

8 Month Ago YOUTH

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Private Windhoek schools deny race-based class placement claims

9 Month Ago YOUTH

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

Inside the national youth loan scheme

11 Month Ago YOUTH

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

Schools to screen Namibian documentaries in September

1 Year Ago YOUTH

PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

The NAMAs are back, and thinking bigger than just awards

1 Week Ago Look

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

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

4 Month Ago Oshiwambo

Mecthilde Karomo. PHOTO: Rita Kakelo

Omukiintu mongali sho a fikile oonakuholathana mombashu

4 Month Ago Oshiwambo

Photo Unslash/Shane-mclendon

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

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

6 Day Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

The NAMAs are back, and thinking bigger than just awards

1 Week Ago Look

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

Bience Gawanas documentary to premiere in Windhoek

2 Week 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

3 Week 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’

1 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

1 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

1 Month Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

DEBUT: Conwill Feris. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

Conwill Feris pens personal memoir on mental health

2 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

2 Month Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

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

British Love Island ‘bombshell' named after Namibia stuns locals

2 Month 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

2 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

2 Month Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

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