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Disney magic takes centre stage at national theatre

The National Theatre of Namibia was abuzz with young girls in princess dresses as the Anchen Wille Dance Academy presented ‘Disney on Stage’ this weekend. Featuring almost 300 dancers performing choreography set to songs primarily from Disney’s beloved animation catalogue, the show was a splash of fantastic costumes, magical staging and delightful performances by the […] The post Disney magic takes centre stage at national theatre appeared first on The Namibian .

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Chinese vs traditional car brands in Namibia What changed in five years? Part 1

The Namibian vehicle market has changed significantly between 2021 and 2025. Five years ago, established Japanese, German, American and Korean brands dominated new-vehicle sales. Chinese brands were present, but they occupied a much smaller part of the market. By 2025, Chinese manufacturers had become a serious competitor. Their combined share reached 9.1% of Namibia’s new-vehicle […] The post Chinese vs traditional car brands in Namibia What changed in five years? Part 1 appeared first on The Namibian .

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Countdown begins for the 2026 Windhoek Jazz festival

The Windhoek Jazz Festival is set to make its return on 7 November, promising music enthusiasts a refreshed programme and an enhanced visitor experience. The annual event brings together local, regional, and international performers for a celebration of live entertainment in the capital. Organisers say the 2026 edition will place a stronger emphasis on creating […] The post Countdown begins for the 2026 Windhoek Jazz festival appeared first on The Namibian .

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Zambia book semifinal place as SA take control

Zambia became the first team to book their place in the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF under-20 Africa Cup of Nations | Cosafa Qualifier on Monday, while defending champions South Africa took control of Group B with a 2-0 victory over Angola. Record 12-time regional champions Zambia cruised to a 3-0 success against Comoros to […] The post Zambia book semifinal place as SA take control appeared first on The Namibian .

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Martinez brace saves Inter in Serie A top two clash with Roma

Lautaro Martinez rode to Inter Milan’s rescue on Saturday as the Serie A champions fought back from two goals down to force a 2-2 draw at Roma. With both sides holding perfect records heading into the top-two clash in the capital, it was an early season glimpse of what may well be the Scudetto race […] The post Martinez brace saves Inter in Serie A top two clash with Roma appeared first on The Namibian .

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Dortmund sink Stuttgart to climb to Bundesliga summit

Maximilian Beier’s 70th-minute winner sealed Borussia Dortmund a 1-0 victory at Stuttgart on Saturday as they moved to the top of the early Bundesliga table. Beier tapped in from Jobe Bellingham’s low cross to send Dortmund to the summit for the first time since May 2023, a run of 1,212 days since they threw away […] The post Dortmund sink Stuttgart to climb to Bundesliga summit appeared first on The Namibian .

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New domicile certificates for foreign spouses start Monday

The home affairs ministry will begin issuing certificates of domicile to foreign nationals married in good faith to Namibian citizens from 21 September. The ministry on Friday made the announcement in a public notice. The new certificates follow amendments to the immigration control regulations and replace the certificates of identity previously issued to spouses of […] The post New domicile certificates for foreign spouses start Monday appeared first on The Namibian .

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The Heart of the Luna Namib Collection

WHEN guests visit the Luna Namib Collection, they see luxury. But behind the exquisiteness, meticulous details/touches, seamless service and impeccably designed spaces is a team of people working together to ensure every stay is memorable and unmatched. Since the opening of Luna Namib Collection, members of Gondwana Collection Namibia’s head office team have had the […] The post The Heart of the Luna Namib Collection appeared first on The Namibian .

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Entrepo loan book shrinks by N$500m

Entrepo Finance’s loan book shrank by N$500 million in the 2026 financial year as changes to the government’s payroll deduction system disrupted the microlender’s ability to issue new loans to civil servants. The microlender, however, still managed to increase profit by 6% and contribute 14% of Capricorn Group’s total profit after tax, according to the […] The post Entrepo loan book shrinks by N$500m appeared first on The Namibian .

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Starting Small, Growing Steady

FOR Jacky Kaputu, joining Gondwana Collection Namibia as an intern was the beginning of something she did not quite expect. Six months later, she had not only completed her internship – she had become a permanent member of the team. A tourism innovation and development student at the Namibia University of Science and Technology, Kaputu […] The post Starting Small, Growing Steady appeared first on The Namibian .

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Brentford batter Chelsea to undo Alonso’s promising start

Brentford exposed Chelsea’s defensive problems to inflict a damaging 3-0 defeat on Friday that gives Xabi Alonso plenty to ponder over a three-week international break. After a promising start to life under the former Real Madrid coach, Chelsea have picked up just one point from their last three league games. Goals from Jaidon Anthony, Igor […] The post Brentford batter Chelsea to undo Alonso’s promising start appeared first on The Namibian .

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Namibia, Zambia, Mozambique off to winning starts

Namibia, Zambia and hosts Mozambique made winning starts to their campaigns at the TotalEnergies CAF under-20 Africa Cup of Nations | Cosafa Qualifier Mozambique 2026 on Friday as the battle for places at the continental finals got under way in Maputo. Namibia edged Mauritius 1-0 in the opening Group A fixture at the Zimpeto Stadium […] The post Namibia, Zambia, Mozambique off to winning starts appeared first on The Namibian .

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Gephardt Doëseb (11) told mother to leave partner before his body was found

THE mother of the 11-year-old boy who was allegedly murdered by his stepfather says her young son had warned her to leave her abusive partner of three years. Rodensia Doëses says her son Gephardt Doëseb had warned her to leave the man she was in an abusive relationship with, before the boy was found dead […] The post Gephardt Doëseb (11) told mother to leave partner before his body was found appeared first on The Namibian .

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City says ‘noisy’ festival had no permit

‘P-Park’ residents complain about event THE City of Windhoek has distanced itself from an unapproved music festival following noise complaints from Pionierspark residents demanding stricter entertainment controls. The event in question was the Soulection music festival held at Ramblers sport field last month. The city says the event was neither approved nor issued with the […] The post City says ‘noisy’ festival had no permit appeared first on The Namibian .

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As Ballon d’Or vote nears, stars campaign for the award

With less than two weeks to go before Ballon d’Or voting closes, many leading candidates are campaigning hard to be awarded football’s top individual honour. This self-promotion is a relatively recent development in a team sport where, until a few years ago, the top individual prize went largely unnoticed until it was time to present […] The post As Ballon d’Or vote nears, stars campaign for the award appeared first on The Namibian .

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Clothing sector part of industrialisation agenda

The textile and clothing industry is a key component of Namiba’s industrialisation agenda as it is aligned with the country’s ‘growth at home’ strategy. The strategy seeks to promote local production, value addition and the development of domestic manufacturing capacity. Deputy minister of international relations and trade Jenelly Matundu said this at the official inauguration […] The post Clothing sector part of industrialisation agenda appeared first on The Namibian .

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Pro Bono Part 2: Petroleum bill risks centralising power in Presidency

The green hydrogen precedent Namibia has already seen what can happen when a strategic sector is driven from the centre before the legal architecture is fully settled. Green hydrogen has been strongly linked to the Office of the President through the role of the green hydrogen commissioner, who also serves as presidential economic adviser. The […] The post Pro Bono Part 2: Petroleum bill risks centralising power in Presidency appeared first on The Namibian .

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Doek Literary Festival returns to city

The end of September is for Namibia’s writers and readers as the Doek Literary Festival returns to Windhoek. The biennial festival will take place at Goethe-Institut Namibia from 30 September to 3 October as a celebration of Doek! Literary Magazine’s contributors and collaborators featured alongside a wealth of international writers, poets, visual artists and designers. […] The post Doek Literary Festival returns to city appeared first on The Namibian .

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Voters splinter among parties as support for the ANC plunges

New polling suggests voters are starting to favour smaller parties rather than rallying behind the DA as the ANC loses ground across the metros ahead of November’s local government elections. Although recent polling data indicates the ANC will lose more ground in the metros, experts warn that this can’t yet be read as a shift […] The post Voters splinter among parties as support for the ANC plunges appeared first on The Namibian .

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Arsenal extend perfect Premier League start as Chelsea, Liverpool held

Arsenal extended a flawless start to their Premier League title defence thanks to Bruno Guimaraes’s stunning strike in a 2-0 win over Sunderland, while Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham were all held at home on Saturday. Newly-promoted Hull remain unbeaten and third in the table after a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge as Liverpool failed to […] The post Arsenal extend perfect Premier League start as Chelsea, Liverpool held appeared first on The Namibian .

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Youth orchestras mark a decade of music

The Youth Orchestras of Namibia (Yona) will mark ten years of music education and youth empowerment with a special anniversary concert at the Dutch Reformed Church’s Moedergemeente in Windhoek on Saturday. Founded in 2016 to address a shortage of qualified music teachers and limited access to orchestral training, the non-profit initiative has grown from 25 […] The post Youth orchestras mark a decade of music appeared first on The Namibian .

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Shelton tops Tiafoe to book US Open title clash with Zverev

Big-serving Ben Shelton overpowered US compatriot Frances Tiafoe in four sets on Friday to reach the first Grand Slam final of his career, booking a US Open title showdown with Alexander Zverev. Eighth-seeded Shelton blasted 20 aces on his way to a thrilling 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 victory on the Arthur Ashe Stadium court. Top […] The post Shelton tops Tiafoe to book US Open title clash with Zverev appeared first on The Namibian .

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Sharing the Value We Create Together Through Purposeful Partnerships

When people think about business success, they often think about financial results, growth and market performance. These remain important measures of success, but they tell only part of the story. Today, there is growing recognition that long-term success is also reflected in the value created for people, communities and society, and in the opportunities it […] The post Sharing the Value We Create Together Through Purposeful Partnerships appeared first on The Namibian .

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‘Desperate’ Sabalenka books US Open title clash with Rybakina

Aryna Sabalenka stormed past Jessica Pegula in straight sets on Thursday to keep her bid for a rare US Open three-peat on track, booking a championship showdown with Elena Rybakina. Sabalenka was simply unstoppable in a 7-5, 6-2 victory on Arthur Ashe Stadium, where she beat Pegula en route to US Open victories in 2024 […] The post ‘Desperate’ Sabalenka books US Open title clash with Rybakina appeared first on The Namibian .

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Van Zyl excels at Region 5 Darts Champs

Cobus van Zyl led a strong performance by Namibia’s juniors at the Region 5 Darts Championships which took place at Gaberone, Botswana at the end of last month. Van Zyl excelled to win the gold medal in the junior men’s closed singles competition, while his compatriot Marlo van Zyl won the bronze medal. Another Namibian […] The post Van Zyl excels at Region 5 Darts Champs appeared first on The Namibian .

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Man United, Bayern cruise as Como make dream Champions League start

Manchester United celebrated their return to the Champions League with a 4-0 thrashing of Sabah on Thursday, as Cesc Fabregas’s Como impressed on their debut in Europe’s premier club competition. Harry Kane and Michael Olise, with a brace, both scored in the week that they were nominated for the Ballon d’Or as Bayern Munich were […] The post Man United, Bayern cruise as Como make dream Champions League start appeared first on The Namibian .

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Restoration Concert 4.0 set to take place end of October

The Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) has officially joined forces with Project Never Walk Alone as a strategic partner for the Restoration Concert 4.0. The event is scheduled for 31 October at the Dr Hage Geingob Stadium in Windhoek. This year’s gathering aims to double its previous attendance figure from 10 000 to 20 000 attendees, […] The post Restoration Concert 4.0 set to take place end of October appeared first on The Namibian .

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Africa gears to address illegal artisanal and small-scale gold mining

Africa has launched the African Coalition against land degradation and environmental pollution caused by illegal artisanal and small-scale gold mining on the continent. The coalition was launched by Ivorian minister of environment and ecological transition Abou Bamba on 25 August on the side-lines of the 17th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention […] The post Africa gears to address illegal artisanal and small-scale gold mining appeared first on The Namibian .

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Accessible orchestra helps autistic musician find his voice

Trumpet player Cameron Jacobs says joining an accessible orchestra helped him communicate through music and find a sense of belonging after years of rejection. Jacobs (20) from Salisbury in Wiltshire, has autism, ADHD and Tourette’s. He joined Orchestras for All seven years ago and is now an ambassador for the organisation, which helps children and […] The post Accessible orchestra helps autistic musician find his voice appeared first on The Namibian .

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Mourinho’s Real Madrid make winning start against Inter Milan

Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid secured a narrow 2-1 victory over his former side Inter Milan in a high-octane Champions League opener on Tuesday. The record 15-time European champions took a two-goal lead through Kylian Mbappe and Fede Valverde thanks to two Inter errors in the first half. Carlos Augusto smashed home for Cristian Chivu’s team […] The post Mourinho’s Real Madrid make winning start against Inter Milan appeared first on The Namibian .

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Mourinho’s Real Madrid European revival bid starts with Inter reunion

When Jose Mourinho left Inter Milan for Real Madrid in the summer of 2010, after leading the Italian outfit to Champions League glory, he was at the peak of his powers. The Portuguese coach claimed an historic treble with Inter, clinching Serie A in the last week of the season and lifting the Coppa Italia. […] The post Mourinho’s Real Madrid European revival bid starts with Inter reunion appeared first on The Namibian .

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Windhoek awards N$18m tender for alarm system

Windhoek's municipality has confirmed an N$18 million contract for its new alarm system. City spokesperson Lydia Amutenya said on Friday that the tender covers installation and maintenance over five years. The Namibian had reported that buildings in the capital will be required to connect to the municipality's emergency control room. Once running, the receiver system is meant to channel alarm signals straight to city monitors.

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Stuttgart cruise past Cologne to bounce back from Bayern thumping

Stuttgart bounced back from their opening-day thrashing at the hands of Bayern Munich to sink Cologne in similar fashion with a 4-1 Bundesliga home win on Friday. Bilal El Khannouss scored a brilliant individual goal, while Josha Vagnoman thumped in a stunning long-range volley. Stuttgart, who secured a return to the Champions League with a […] The post Stuttgart cruise past Cologne to bounce back from Bayern thumping appeared first on The Namibian .

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Govt, MVA Fund partner on emergency care

The government has acknowledged that distance, limited resources and delays in accessing emergency medical care can worsen the outcome for people injured in road crashes. Minister of health and social services Esperance Luvindao says no Namibian’s chances of survival should depend on where a crash occurs or how far the victim is from appropriate medical […] The post Govt, MVA Fund partner on emergency care appeared first on The Namibian .

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Start giving back, president tells corporates

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged Namibian businesses to move past symbolic donations, transforming corporate social investment into impactful, long-term national socio-economic development. Speaking at the recent inaugural Namibia Corporate Social Investment (CSI) Mukopano in Windhoek, the president, through National Planning Commission director general ambassador Kaire Mbuende, said companies should focus on whether their investments create […] The post Start giving back, president tells corporates appeared first on The Namibian .

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Lukato wants a non-partisan speaker

National Democratic Party (NDP) leader and member of parliament Martin Lukato says Namibia needs a non-partisan speaker of the National Assembly who can treat all political parties equally. Lukato was responding to the motion seeking the removal of speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, saying replacing her with another speaker from the ruling Swapo would not address what […] The post Lukato wants a non-partisan speaker appeared first on The Namibian .

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Salif Keita cancels concerts in South Africa due to ‘xenophobic violence’

Malian singer and songwriter Salif Keita has cancelled his upcoming concerts in South Africa in response to anti-migrant protests in the country, his spokesperson told AFP. South Africa was rocked by a series of marches against illegal immigration earlier this year, that at times turned deadly. “I cannot ignore the reports of xenophobic violence against […] The post Salif Keita cancels concerts in South Africa due to ‘xenophobic violence’ appeared first on The Namibian .

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Asoli party wants president to intervene in parliament chaos

The Asoli Progressive Party has called on president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to urgently intervene in what it describes as “chaos, anarchy and theatrics” unfolding in the National Assembly. Asoli president Josef Kauandenge accuses the ruling party and speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila of contributing to a dysfunctional parliament, saying parliamentary business has increasingly been replaced by political grandstanding […] The post Asoli party wants president to intervene in parliament chaos appeared first on The Namibian .

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Dolly Parton: Sincerity behind the artificial image

Scrolling through the tributes to Dolly Parton this morning – from the Grand Ole Opry, New York mayor Zohran Mamdani, queerfluencers and others – I thought to myself: That’s her real name? Yes. The ‘Queen of Country’, who died overnight aged 80, was born Dolly Rebecca Parton. My surprise at the authenticity of her name […] The post Dolly Parton: Sincerity behind the artificial image appeared first on The Namibian .

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Three northern kapana cooks book final spots

A total of 47 aspiring and established kapana vendors competed in the northern preliminary round of the Nedbank Kapana Cook-Off Competition, with three emerging as winners. Lucia Gideon, Saima Shipululu, and Loise Imvula earned their place in the national final, where they will compete for life-changing business development prizes. Nedbank Namibia spokesperson Selma Kaulinge says […] The post Three northern kapana cooks book final spots appeared first on The Namibian .

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