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The Windhoek City Council has, in principle, granted approval for Grow More Investments CC to lease Portions 7 and 8 of Farm 466 (Ramatex Textile Namibia) in Otjomuise for logistics operations and manufacturing purposes over a period of 25 years. Photo Namibia Property Rentals

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New lease on life for Ramatex warehouses

New lease on life for Ramatex warehouses

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Die Heuwels Fantasties

Events

Het jy jou kaartjies?

Het jy jou kaartjies?

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Potholes remain a hazard in Windhoek despite ongoing repair work, as funding falls short of what is needed to fix the city’s roads. Photo Eliot Ipinge

Infrastructure

Only N$30m available for City’s N$324m pothole nightmare

Only N$30m available for City’s N$324m pothole nightmare

12 Hours Ago

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Government

Disposing govt cars after 120 000km a joke, MPs say

Disposing govt cars after 120 000km a joke, MPs say

12 Hours Ago

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The Living Network

The Living Network

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NamBTS hosts the “Engine Bleed: The Ultimate Blood Drive” on Saturday at The Old Wheelers Club. Photo Pexels

Society

Blood donors urged to ‘bleed’ at the Ultimate Blood Drive

Blood donors urged to ‘bleed’ at the Ultimate Blood Drive

4 Days Ago

Carli Abrantes, executive director of Enjoy Travel Namibia. Photo: Contributed

My Zone Careers

ED SPOTLIGHT: Carli Abrantes charts new horizons at Enjoy Travel Namibia

ED SPOTLIGHT: Carli Abrantes charts new horizons at Enjoy Travel Namibia

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David Augustu (Junior)Photo: Contributed

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DBikes: Pedalling towards community impact and growth

DBikes: Pedalling towards community impact and growth

4 Days Ago

Ockert Jansen, the director of public affairs, communication and sustainability at Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) Namibia. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

My Zone Careers

Ockert Jansen bridges communication and corporate sustainability at Coca-Cola

Ockert Jansen bridges communication and corporate sustainability at Coca-Cola

4 Days Ago

Pottie de Bruyn, general manager of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) Namibia. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

My Zone Careers

Pottie de Bruyn drives strategic growth at Coca Cola

Pottie de Bruyn drives strategic growth at Coca Cola

4 Days Ago

Newly appointed manager: treasury and investments Elina Shikomba

My Zone Careers

Shikomba brings strong investment expertise to MVA Fund

Shikomba brings strong investment expertise to MVA Fund

4 Days Ago

Maguire Mulder, CCBA commercial director

My Zone Careers

Maguire Mulder’s legacy of passion and purpose at Coca-Cola

Maguire Mulder’s legacy of passion and purpose at Coca-Cola

4 Days Ago

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My Zone

Land of the Brave hosts Region 5

Land of the Brave hosts Region 5

2 Hours Ago

My Zone

UWC strengthens alumni ties in Namibia

UWC strengthens alumni ties in Namibia

5 Days Ago

The Namibia University of Science and Technology.

My Zone

NUST admits internship shortages despite 230 MoUs

NUST admits internship shortages despite 230 MoUs

5 Days Ago

Franco Engelbrecht. PHOTO: Contributed

My Zone

Sports star of the week

Sports star of the week

5 Days Ago

CRAN CEO Emilia Nghikembua giving her address at the business breakfast.

My Zone

CRAN champions tech-driven youth entrepreneurship

CRAN champions tech-driven youth entrepreneurship

5 Days Ago

Fanuel Shinedima, Namibia Youth Energy Forum director and chairperson. Photo: Contributed

My Zone

N$10m Youth Energy Fund to be unveiled in November

N$10m Youth Energy Fund to be unveiled in November

5 Days Ago

Picture of The Day
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Got chill!

Got chill!

2 Weeks Ago

Die Heuwels Fantasties

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Het jy jou kaartjies?

Het jy jou kaartjies?

11 Hours Ago

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Events

Chill with Windhoek Express

Chill with Windhoek Express

4 Days Ago

Eunic Film Programme

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German Weeks set to start on Saturday

German Weeks set to start on Saturday

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Môre is markdag!

Môre is markdag!

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Chill with Windhoek Express

Chill with Windhoek Express

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Chill with Windhoek Express

Chill with Windhoek Express

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Peter Shalulile of Mamelodi Sundowns All time Goalscore celebration during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Magesi at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria on 14 September 2025 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Sundowns honour record-breaker Shalulile

2 Hours Ago Sport

Claude Parfait Mahounguo and county manager Saloman Kalondo were all smiles at the launch for the Windhoek offices of SAS 2030 Namibia on Friday last week. Photo Augetto Graig

Oil and gas jobs made easy

2 Hours Ago Market Watch

Scan this QR code to watch an interview with Petrina Matthews.

From beads to murals

3 Weeks Ago WIndhoek Express Focus

The Windhoek City Council has, in principle, granted approval for Grow More Investments CC to lease Portions 7 and 8 of Farm 466 (Ramatex Textile Namibia) in Otjomuise for logistics operations and manufacturing purposes over a period of 25 years. Photo Namibia Property Rentals

New lease on life for Ramatex warehouses

10 Hours Ago - Local News

Die Heuwels Fantasties

Het jy jou kaartjies?

11 Hours Ago - Events

Potholes remain a hazard in Windhoek despite ongoing repair work, as funding falls short of what is needed to fix the city’s roads. Photo Eliot Ipinge

Only N$30m available for City’s N$324m pothole nightmare

12 Hours Ago - Infrastructure

A fleet of government vehicles parked. Archive image

Disposing govt cars after 120 000km a joke, MPs say

12 Hours Ago - Government

ESP Campaign Advertorial

The Living Network

18 Hours Ago - Others

Orion board members (FLTR) Hinasha Mbudje, Ndapandula Tshitayi, Selma Shaanika, Marco Erasmus, Hilda Basson-Namundjebo and Ingo Schneider.

New look for Orion

3 Days Ago - Business

NamBTS hosts the “Engine Bleed: The Ultimate Blood Drive” on Saturday at The Old Wheelers Club. Photo Pexels

Blood donors urged to ‘bleed’ at the Ultimate Blood Drive

4 Days Ago - Society

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Chill with Windhoek Express

4 Days Ago - Events

Marcel Diekmann of SFC takes a spike in a recent match.

Cohen FC hosts fifth fistball tourney

4 Days Ago - Sports

Phillip Seidler is getting ready for politics. Photo: Adam Hartman

From the ocean to the council chambers

4 Days Ago - People

MTC's 1000th network tower. Archive image for illustrative purposes.

MTC: Edge communities connected to fibre network

4 Days Ago - Technology

Minister Esperance Luvindao lights candles in memory of the lost souls and the families left behind. Photo Eliot Ipinge

One in 5 suicide survivors re-attempt within a year, warns Luvindao

4 Days Ago - Health

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NTA drags Windhoek to court over N$51 million in unpaid levies

4 Months Ago - Justice

Prosecutorial release decisions.

NUST researchers share findings on unwarranted pre-trial detentions

7 Months Ago - Justice

Paralegal trainees and LAC facilitators introducing themselves to the Vergenoeg community members.

San communities legally empowered

9 Months Ago - Justice

Photo Facebook/CreativeLAB

Droombos may host functions (for now)

9 Months Ago - Justice

Photo Facebook/Droombos

Court bans Droombos from hosting functions

9 Months Ago - Justice

Wanderers Sports Fields in Pionierspark, Windhoek. Photo Facebook

Wanderers, CoW settle in valuation case

10 Months Ago - Justice

The ministry's executive director, Gladice Pickering, at the launch of the website. Photo contributed

Justice launches new website

- Justice

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New communication system for female prisoners

- Justice

The two lionesses born in captivity on Farm Harnas near Gobabis, Ula and Elsa. Photo Facebook

Ula and Elsa to remain at Harnas

- Justice

Ms Gladice Pickering, Executive Director of the Ministry of Justice and Trustee of the Legal Assistance Trust; Ms Silke Hofs, Programme Manager from the EU Delegation; Ms Beverly Silas-!Garas, EU Youth Sounding Board Member; H.E. Ana Beatriz Martins, EU Ambassador to Namibia; Ms Toni Hancox, Director of the LAC; Ms Corinna van Wyk, Co-ordinator for the Land, Environment and Development Project and Ombudsman Mr Basilius Dyakugha.

San empowered by LAC, EU

- Justice

Judges Hannelie Prinsloo, Rita Makarau and Esi Schimming-Chase. Photo contributed

Women judges make history

- Justice

Petty crime in the Omaheke region will forthwith be punishable with community service.

Minor crimes punishable by community service

- Justice

Eddie King is Bank Windhoek’s Chief Credit Officer.

Rebuilding financial health after a default

1 Week Ago - Banking

Mariantha Fryer joins Capricorn Group

2 Weeks Ago - Banking

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NamPost takes over social grants from Epupa

1 Month Ago - Banking

Digital Banking, authored by FNB Namibia’s respected payments expert, Dr. Albert Mutonga Matongela.

Digital banking book review highlights local payment trends

2 Months Ago - Banking

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Chapman introduced to BoN heads

2 Months Ago - Banking

FNB Namibia's head office. Archive image

FNB Namibia wins at Banker’s Tech Awards

3 Months Ago - Banking

Letshego Holdings Namibia appointed Cornelius Kamerika as Regional Manager for Central and Southern Regions.

Kamerika joins team Letshego

3 Months Ago - Banking

Claire Hobbs is Bank Windhoek’s Chief Treasurer.

Banks’ role in building a sustainable financial future

3 Months Ago - Banking

Bronwyn Moody is Bank Windhoek’s Head of Stakeholder Engagement, Corporate Social Responsibility and Sponsorships.

It all adds up: Supporting Namibian math education

3 Months Ago - Banking

Christoff Bauernschmitt is the head of Alternative Investments, Old Mutual Investment Group Namibia.

How alternative investments are shaping the future of portfolios

4 Months Ago - Banking

Christof Steenkamp is a Business Turnaround Specialist at Bank Windhoek.

Turning the tide

4 Months Ago - Banking

Dr Ester Kali is the dynamic chief executive of Letshego Holdings Namibia. Photo Letshego / Facebook

Letshego wins big at global awards

4 Months Ago - Banking

MTC's 1000th network tower. Archive image for illustrative purposes.

MTC: Edge communities connected to fibre network

4 Days Ago - Technology

Image for illustrative purposes.

MTC lifts restriction on Aweh

6 Days Ago - Technology

Reports have been received of drones landing at private houses. Archive image

NCAA to crackdown on illegal drone flights

1 Week Ago - Technology

Die uitvoerende voorsitter van die Paratus-groep, Barney Harmse, die minister van inligting en kommunikasietegnologie, Emma Theofelus, en Andrew Hall by die bekendstelling van Paratus se nuwe dienste. Foto Paratus

Paratus phases out old infrastructure

1 Week Ago - Technology

Axon AI develops AI-powered systems to accelerate laboratory diagnostics, enabling faster and more accurate medical testing.

AI-powered innovations take centre stage

2 Weeks Ago - Technology

Cybercrime has taken a dangerous new turn with the rise of stealer logs. Photo Pexels / Tima Miroshnichenko

Stealer logs: A growing cybersecurity threat

3 Weeks Ago - Technology

Equipment to connect Namibians to OneWeb's satellites is in the country, and CRAN is deciding how the spectrum will be divided between competitors. Photo Augetto Graig

OneWeb on its way

3 Weeks Ago - Technology

NUST hosts an international conference on the responsible use of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies in higher education in October.

NUST to host landmark AI and emerging tech conference

3 Weeks Ago - Technology

Frederico Links. Archive image

Data protection bill returns to parliament

4 Weeks Ago - Technology

Pictured at the benchmarking visit at the Communications Authority of Kenya are Emilia Nghikembua (CRAN CEO) and David Mugonyi (Director General of CAK), along with CAK staff and the CRAN delegation.

Namibia amplifies role in regional ICT agenda

1 Month Ago - Technology

CRAN has completed a detailed site verification exercise in nine regions as part of its plan to roll out Phase 2 of the national connectivity programme. Image for illustrative purposes only. Photo Pexels / Kureng Workx

Steps towards bridging the digital divide

1 Month Ago - Technology

The deep web, which makes up around 90–96% of the internet.

Beyond the surface of digital websites

1 Month Ago - Technology

Clearing for towers. Photos contributed

Felling of trees approved to expand MTC coverage

5 Days Ago - Environment

Experts warn that the proposed in-situ extraction project could cause irreversible contamination of one of Namibia’s most important sources of drinking water. Photo https://koreascience.kr/

Namibia's aquifer system under siege

1 Week Ago - Environment

The translocated cheetahs from Namibia have created increased tourism. Archive image

Namibian cheetahs spark tourism boom at India’s Kuno National Park

1 Week Ago - Environment

Collected hives that are are being transported to the Kongola Honey Hub for harvesting and processing.

Kongola beekeepers gain skills to protect forests

2 Weeks Ago - Environment

The historic photo from 1914 (above) shows a diamond prospector’s ox-drawn covered wagon, and in the foreground, a relatively dense vegetation cover of succulent plants. By 2025, this vegetation will have virtually disappeared. Photo: Fred Cornell, UHH/Jürgens

The Namib is expanding - and it's a problem

3 Weeks Ago - Environment

Warifo Investments donate a large number of palm trees to transform Namibia’s border areas into greener, more welcoming gateways. All photos contributed

Beautifying Namibia's borders

1 Month Ago - Environment

The Rhisotope Project is using low-level radioactive isotopes to make rhino horns traceable at border checkpoints. Photo: Wits University

Going nuclear to save the rhino

1 Month Ago - Environment

Photo WWF Namibia

Women protect baobab giants in Nyae-Nyae

1 Month Ago - Environment

Today marks World Ranger Day 2025, celebrated under the theme “Rangers, Powering Transformative Conservation.” Photo Joan Costa

World Ranger Day 2025: Protect our wildlife protectors

1 Month Ago - Environment

According to DELHRA, the shooting of Mwezi in October 2023 could spell the end for Namibia's desert-adapted lions. Photos DELHRA

Only eight desert lions left

1 Month Ago - Environment

Marlice van Vuuren. Photo N/a’an ku sê

'Indian cubs a sign of Project Cheetah's success'

1 Month Ago - Environment

Photos: N/a'an ku sê Foundation

Rock engravings discovered on TimBila

1 Month Ago - Environment

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The Windhoek City Council has, in principle, granted approval for Grow More Investments CC to lease Portions 7 and 8 of Farm 466 (Ramatex Textile Namibia) in Otjomuise for logistics operations and manufacturing purposes over a period of 25 years. Photo Namibia Property Rentals

New lease on life for Ramatex warehouses

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Potholes remain a hazard in Windhoek despite ongoing repair work, as funding falls short of what is needed to fix the city’s roads. Photo Eliot Ipinge

Only N$30m available for City’s N$324m pothole nightmare

12 Hours Ago - Infrastructure

The City of Windhoek has said that the widely cited...