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An angler preparing to cast his bait. Photos: Otis Daniels

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Angling to make ends meet

Angling to make ends meet

Die Presidents Links-gholflandgoed sal glo sowat 700 laekostehuise Namibië bou, buiten vir die huise wat op die landgoed gebou sal word. Foto Verskaf

Business

‘Buitelandse beleggings word verwelkom’

‘Buitelandse beleggings word verwelkom’

THE TIME IS NOW: LGBTQIA+ umbrella organisation, DAN launched a report on the round table discussion they held last year on the sodomy law. Photo: Jemimah Ndebele

Society

Lobby group pushes for decriminalisation of sodomy

Lobby group pushes for decriminalisation of sodomy

Dr Job Shipululo Amupanda
Photo: Contributed

Politics

Don’t worry, your president is coming!

Don’t worry, your president is coming!

PROTECTION LACKING: Institute for Public Policy and Research researcher Federico Links says Namibia needs to speed up the implementation of the Witness Protection and Whistle-Blower Act.

Justice

Calls to fast-track implementation of whistle-blower law

Calls to fast-track implementation of whistle-blower law

FLICKERING LIGHTS: Neighboring power crises raises Namibian power concerns.
Photo: Pixabay

Energy

Beurtkrag dalk Namibië se voorland

Beurtkrag dalk Namibië se voorland

Thomas NakasolePhotos: Contributed

Careers Main

A knack for business

A knack for business

GIPF treasury analyst and portfolio manager, Ziggy Muinjo.

Careers Main

GIPF treasury analyst looks ahead

GIPF treasury analyst looks ahead

Lucia Kim Hamunghete the founder of the Twafiilwa Oshisho foundation

Careers Main

Twafiilwa Oshisho Foundation pays it forward

Twafiilwa Oshisho Foundation pays it forward

Azalia ArendsePhoto: Contributed

Careers Main

Interview tips for superheroes

Interview tips for superheroes

Tuwilika HatutalaPhoto: Contributed

Careers Main

Good hair that catches the eye

Good hair that catches the eye

Onneile Modise with some of his visual arts

Careers Main

Making a living off visual arts

Making a living off visual arts

Monika Markus, head girl at Hage Geingob High School.

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Monika Markus - head girl

Monika Markus - head girl

Ngendina Shivolo, head boy at Hage Geingob High School.

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Ngendina Shivolo - head boy

Ngendina Shivolo - head boy

HEAT: Athletes delivered outstanding performances. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

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Battle of the giants

Battle of the giants

TIRED: Some students experience school fatigue. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

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Back to school fatigue

Back to school fatigue

Alessandro Kathindi

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Vox Pop

Vox Pop

HEATED ATHLETICS: The Namibian Private School Organisation (Napso) Standard Bank and Coca Cola national athletics took place in hot Keetmanshoop over the weekend of 10 and 11 March. The athletics weekend grows in numbers every single year, according to Napso CEO, Wouter Niehaus.

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Photo of the week

Photo of the week

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PRENTJIE MOOI: So sak die son op Hentiesbaai. Foto Jean-Pierre Joubert.

Picture of the day

PRENTJIE MOOI: So sak die son op Hentiesbaai. Foto Jean-Pierre Joubert.

PRENTJIE MOOI: So sak die son op Hentiesbaai. Foto Jean-Pierre Joubert.

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Events

Children learn how to grieve

Children learn how to grieve

For illustration purposes only. Photo Pixabay

Events

Children's prayer day at the coast

Children's prayer day at the coast

Erongo governor Neville Andre, showing off his dance moves on Women's Day. Photo Desiree Gases

Events

#DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for gender equality

#DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for gender equality

CHASING: Rowing action from one of the group stage races at the canoe combat event. Photo Frieda Molotho

Events

Splashing fun at Canoe Combat

Splashing fun at Canoe Combat

Splashing action at a previously held Canoe Combat event. Picture Erongo 24/7

Events

Splashing action expected at Canoe Combat

Splashing action expected at Canoe Combat

SUNFLOWER SHOW: The Community Skills Development Centre (COSDEC) Arts and Crafts Centre will host an Art and Design Exhibition & Sale. Photo contributed

Events

Raising funds for humanitarian and medical aid in Ukraine

Raising funds for humanitarian and medical aid in Ukraine

Matt-Reece Izaaks, Nathan Chase and Fourie Steyn in the Eastern Cape. Photos: Contributed

Chase, Brinkmann and Rossouw hot again

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MAGIC FEET: Action in the FNB Women's Super League continued over the weekend, with tantalising football from players. A match that stood out, and which was also broadcast live on NTV, was between Tura Magic and Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST). Magic thrashed the university team 10-0. Visit the log at fnbwomensl.my.na to stay updated on who is on top.Photo: NTV

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An emotional Romiley Hoffmann took the Miss Supranational crown and introduced herself to an elated crowd. She is flanked by first princess Hilia Shinene and second princess Milcah Mokanja.
Photos: Yandi du Plessis

Namibia welcomes new Mr and Miss Supranational

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An angler preparing to cast his bait. Photos: Otis Daniels

Angling to make ends meet

3 Hours Ago Fishing

Die Presidents Links-gholflandgoed sal glo sowat 700 laekostehuise Namibië bou, buiten vir die huise wat op die landgoed gebou sal word. Foto Verskaf

‘Buitelandse beleggings word verwelkom’

3 Hours Ago Business

THE TIME IS NOW: LGBTQIA+ umbrella organisation, DAN launched a report on the round table discussion they held last year on the sodomy law. Photo: Jemimah Ndebele

Lobby group pushes for decriminalisation of sodomy

3 Hours Ago Society

Dr Job Shipululo Amupanda
Photo: Contributed

Don’t worry, your president is coming!

8 Hours Ago Politics

PROTECTION LACKING: Institute for Public Policy and Research researcher Federico Links says Namibia needs to speed up the implementation of the Witness Protection and Whistle-Blower Act.

Calls to fast-track implementation of whistle-blower law

8 Hours Ago Justice

FLICKERING LIGHTS: Neighboring power crises raises Namibian power concerns.
Photo: Pixabay

Beurtkrag dalk Namibië se voorland

8 Hours Ago Energy

IN THE BALANCE: Food insecurity was expected to improve from next month based on predictions of above normal rain in Namibia. Photo: FILE

Food security 'hangs in the balance'

8 Hours Ago Agriculture

Sustenance anglers waiting for a bite at Platz Am Meer. Photo: Otis Daniels

Lawful, sustainable recreational fishing encouraged

8 Hours Ago Fishing

PEUGEOT presents its vision of the future of the automobile

3 Day Ago Motors

Litium mynbouers Xinfeng sê erts vanaf die Daure Daman tradisionele owerheid se gebied is nog nie verskeep nie.
Foto https://xinfeng-investment-namibia.business.site

Xinfeng sê Duare Daman litium lê nog

3 Day Ago Business

The signs of drought are clear; thus, farmers need to already develop drought-coping strategies to ensure that their animals survive until the next rainy season.

Drought coping strategies

3 Day Ago Agriculture

The DBN says it makes sense to turn to solar. Photo for illustrative purposes only.

Solar makes sense for business, affordable housing developments

3 Day Ago Energy

Photo for illustrative purposes only. Photo Pixabay

Student stabbed to death

1 Week Ago Crime

Spangenberg kon 'n boer help om sewe van sy 12 gesteelde bokke terug te vind. FOTO'S VERSKAF

Vee- en wilddiefstal verswelg Namibië

3 Month Ago Crime

Crime report. Photo for illustrative purposes. Photo Pixabay

Fight ends in death

4 Month Ago Crime

LIVING IN FEAR: Namibia joins the latest rankings as one of the most unsafe countries. Photo: FILE

Majority of Namibians feel unsafe – report

4 Month Ago Crime

Correctional service employee commits suicide

4 Month Ago Crime

Crime Report. Photo Pixabay

Bridegroom commits suicide

4 Month Ago Crime

The Omaruru river. Photo for illustrative purposes. Photo Otis Daniels

Masked man rapes minor in Omaruru

4 Month Ago Crime

Crime Report. Photo Pixabay

Suicide reported in Swakopmund

4 Month Ago Crime

Photo for illustrative purposes. Photo Pixabay

Woman accused of concealing birth granted bail

4 Month Ago Crime

Drugs found by the police during a drug bust. Photo for illustrative purposes. Photo Nampol

Numerous suspects arrested for possession and drug dealing in Swakopmund

4 Month Ago Crime

Photo for illustrative purposes only. Photo Pixabay

Two arrested in connection with attempted murder

4 Month Ago Crime

The value of drugs seized doubled since 2020. Image NMH

Value of seized drugs doubles over two years

4 Month Ago Crime

Child abuse and neglect

42% of Namibians say child abuse is frequent - survey

4 Day Ago Social Issues

FOTO PASSION PHOTOGRAPHY

'Help ons kinders'

1 Month Ago Social Issues

Adam Labuschagne

Verslawing: Namibië moet nog 'n lang pad stap

2 Month Ago Social Issues

DIRECTOR: The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) Executive Director Graham Hopwood speaking at the Regional Anti-Corruption conference. Photo Nikanor Nangolo

Fighting corruption

3 Month Ago Social Issues

CAN's Rolf Hansen pictured with Bank Windhoek’s Baronice Hans and acting executive director of the Ministry of Health and Social Services, Jeremia Nghipundjwa.

Milestone reached in cancer apple project

3 Month Ago Social Issues

Sowat 43% van huishoudings het geen toiletgeriewe nie en moet hulle tot die bos, rivierbeddings of landerye wend. Foto Tanja Bause

Swaarkry hiér die meeste tuis

4 Month Ago Social Issues

Die babaseuntjie was in 'n sak in ’n vullishouer gelaat.

Weggooibabas mág só in sorg gelos word

4 Month Ago Social Issues

A FEW: Only a few residents pitched for a march against drugs in Walvis Bay. Photo Leandrea Mouers

Poor turnout for march against drugs

5 Month Ago Social Issues

Fishermen on the march for better working conditions. Photo for illustrative purposes. Photo Otis Daniels

Funding available for human rights projects

6 Month Ago Social Issues

Ter illustrasie FOTO'S TANJA BAUSE

Klimaat: Afrika-kinders die grootste slagoffers

6 Month Ago Social Issues

JOB SEEKERS: Even though more qualified, young Africans are more out of work than their elders. PHOTO: FILE

Youth ideas carry less weight in Namibia - report

7 Month Ago Social Issues

_Namibians overwhelmingly feel that religious leaders are corrupt in some way. Photo WIKIPEDIA

Namibians losing faith in religious leaders

7 Month Ago Social Issues

FLICKERING LIGHTS: Neighboring power crises raises Namibian power concerns.
Photo: Pixabay

Beurtkrag dalk Namibië se voorland

8 Hours Ago Energy

The DBN says it makes sense to turn to solar. Photo for illustrative purposes only.

Solar makes sense for business, affordable housing developments

3 Day Ago Energy

Die algemene bestuurder vir Puma Namibia is Adell Samuelson. Foto Augetto Graig

Puma Energy bevorder sonkrag

4 Day Ago Energy

Professor Earle Taylor. Photo City of Windoek

Clean energy, green hydrogen and climate change

5 Day Ago Energy

Despite entering its second year of advocating for green hydrogen as a fuel of the future, Namibia still lacks a legal framework governing synthetic fuels.

Namibia drags feet on green energy laws

1 Week Ago Energy

Mines and energy minister, Tom Alweendo calls for more State to act on lack of local owned mines.
Photo: File

Alweendo addresses local mine ownership

1 Week Ago Energy

Namcor exploration map offshore Namibia.

Third offshore oil discovery

1 Week Ago Energy

Daures Green Hydrogen Consortium launched the Daures Green Hydrogen Village (DGHV) last year in December, with plans of officially kicking developments of the pilot project this month. The move will realise the production of green hydrogen and ammonia as well as the utilisation of its derivatives.
Photo: Source

Net-zero village project kicks off

2 Week Ago Energy

The British High Commissioner to Namibia, Charles Moore. Photo contributed

UK’s fossil-fuel advice for Namibia

2 Week Ago Energy

NJ Ayuk, the executive chairman of the African Energy Chamber. Photo AEC

Making money from ‘new’ resources

2 Week Ago Energy

With concerns around water resources, land use and security risks, the development of green hydrogen projects in Namibia requires careful consideration and planning.

Green hydrogen: A path to energy independence or a national security risk?

2 Week Ago Energy

The price of petrol will increase by 150 cents per litre while the price of diesel will remain unchanged for March 2023. Photo Otis Daniels

Petrol price to increase by N$1.50

3 Week Ago Energy

The ministry of fisheries and marine resources looking to increase the current protection of marine life from 1.7% to 15% by 2030.
Photo: Erongo 24/7

Namibia supports historic ocean treaty

4 Day Ago Environment

The ministry of fisheries and marine resources looking to increase the current protection of marine life from 1.7% to 15% by 2030. Photo Erongo 24/7

Mariene lewe op voorgrond

1 Week Ago Environment

Die sogenaamde "strand" van die bekende Dragon's Breath grot. FOTO'S Stone Aerospace

Dragons Breath se geheime ontrafel

1 Week Ago Environment

SHARE: Namibia shares all its perennial rivers with neighbouring countries. Photo FILE

National Assembly approves accession to water convention

1 Week Ago Environment

_More than 238 000 people benefit from conservancies. Photo_ conservationtourism.com.na

238 700 baat by bewaringsgebiede

2 Week Ago Environment

GOING GREEN: An increasing number of SMEs seeking to capitalise on green and sustainable strategies. Photo: AGRIBANK

N$72 million for green loan facility

2 Week Ago Environment

"How close is too close?" says the Facebook entry of the American company "Freshline Moto Adventures Club", which obviously offers adrenaline-charged trips. It seems clear from the photo that it is less about the animals and their rest. Photo: Facebook/FMAC

Tourists \'extremely disruptive\'

2 Week Ago Environment

REGULATE: Illegal sand mining remains a challenge for the environment ministry. Photo: FILE

1 600 environment clearance applications made in 2022

3 Week Ago Environment

Delegates attending the Regional Association 1 Hydrology and Water Coordination Panel meeting being hosted at the Seaside Hotel in Swakopmund. Photo Desiree Gases

Early warnings can save lives and provide vast economic benefits

1 Month Ago Environment

Dr Stephan Getzin hosts a talk on Namibia's fairy circles on Thursday (9 February) at 19:00 at the Namibia Scientific Society. Photo https://www.princeton.edu/

A closer look at our fairy circles

1 Month Ago Environment

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GCF programme consultations start

1 Month Ago Environment

Die Suid-Kaapse Astronomie-klub het kaarte van die komeet se pad deur die naghemel aan hul lede verskaf “wat deur toeskouers oraloor Suid-Afrika” gebruik kan word. KAART Suid-Kaapse Astronomie-klub

Kyk noord vir komeet vroeg in Februarie

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An emotional Romiley Hoffmann took the Miss Supranational crown and introduced herself to an elated crowd. She is flanked by first princess Hilia Shinene and second princess Milcah Mokanja.
Photos: Yandi du Plessis

Namibia welcomes new Mr and Miss Supranational

10 Minutes Ago Market Watch Classifieds

Namibia’s Mr and Miss Supranational were crowned during a glamorous...

An angler preparing to cast his bait. Photos: Otis Daniels

Angling to make ends meet

3 Hours Ago Fishing

While some anglers wet their lines and appetites for recreational...

Die Presidents Links-gholflandgoed sal glo sowat 700 laekostehuise Namibië bou, buiten vir die huise wat op die landgoed gebou sal word. Foto Verskaf

‘Buitelandse beleggings word verwelkom’

3 Hours Ago Business

“Die ministerie verwelkom beleggings in Namibië en sal toepaslike permitte...