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Case study: Hypnos at the Zannier Omaanda, Namibia
Hotel Designs
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June 20, 2025
Nestled within a 9,000-hectare private animal reserve just outside Windhoek, Namibia, Zannier Omaanda blends authenticity, luxury, and local tradition in a setting that feels both grounded and extraordinary. Part of the award-winning Zannier...
‘No student will be left out of free tertiary education’ – Ballotti
Windhoek Observer
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Erasmus Shalihaxwe The deputy minister of education, Dino Ballotti, has assured the public that the planned free tertiary education at state institutions will not disadvantage students enrolled at private institutions. Ballotti made the remarks on...
Hypnos provides bespoke mattresses for luxury Namibian retreat
Sleeper
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June 20, 2025
20 June 2025 Hypnos Contract Beds has collaborated with Zannier Hotels to supply bespoke mattresses for Zannier Omaanda, an exclusive retreat set within a 9,000-hectare private animal reserve just outside Windhoek in Namibia. Designed to create a...
Youth orchestra gives life to Namibian fairy-tale
The Namibian
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June 17, 2025
“I wanted to compose something that brings out Namibian stories and reminds us of who we are.” This is what Namibian composer Eslon Hindundu says about his latest work, ‘Otjihambarere, a Namibian Fairy Tale’, which will premiere at the 2025...
EU and UNICEF contribute over N$20 million to support Namibia’s drought response
Informante
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June 19, 2025
Staff Reporter THE European Union (EU) has contributed €911,000, equivalent to about N$19 million, to UNICEF to support Namibia’s drought response, while UNICEF has allocated an additional €228,000, equivalent to about N$4.7 million, towards the...
Miss Teen Namibia finalists explore historic Otjisazu Farm
Namibian Sun
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June 20, 2025
DOMESTIC TOURISTS: The Miss Teen Namibia 2025 Top 10 finalists embarked on a cultural excursion to Otjisazu Guest Farm near Okahandja, a site steeped in OvaHerero-German colonial h... If you are an active subscriber and the article is not showing,...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Calls for Strengthened Namibia-India Bilateral Relations
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for the continued strengthening of bilateral ties between Namibia and India, as she received that country's High Commissioner, Rahul Shrivastava, at State House for a courtesy visit. India and Namibia...
New Library Council tasked to lead Namibia through digital era
Windhoek Observer
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Niël Terblanché The deputy minister of education, innovation, youth, sports, arts and culture, Dino Ballotti, officially inaugurated the 7th Namibia Library and Information Council (NLIC) during a ceremony on Thursday. Balloti acted on behalf of...
Miss Namibia ups the stakes with bigger prizes, bigger vision
The Namibian
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June 17, 2025
The Miss Namibia Organisation (MNO) has announced an enhanced prize package for the 2025 Miss Namibia winner, with the titleholder expected to walk away with rewards valued at almost a million Namibia dollars. This includes a brand-new vehicle and...
Deputy Minister Ballotti opens inaugural session on free tertiary education
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports and Culture's (MEIYSAC) Deputy Minister, Dino Ballotti, officially opened the first deliberative session of the newly constituted National Task Force on Free Education in tertiary institutions...
Commonwealth Business Summit kicks off in Namibia
CNBC Africa
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June 18, 2025
As global markets experience growing fragmentation and geopolitical tensions continue to strain relations between major economies, the Commonwealth has stepped up its efforts to fortify intra-member trade ties, build resilience, and drive...
Department of Immigration Arrests 21 Foreign Nationals in Illegal Gold Mining Crackdown
Open Zambia
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Immigration officials have arrested 21 foreign nationals suspected of illegal gold mining in the Mufumbwe District, as part of a wider crackdown on immigration violations. The operation, conducted on 16 June by the Solwezi Regional Immigration...
Sixteen Namibians selected for 2025 Mandela Washington Fellowship
Windhoek Observer
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Niël Terblanché Sixteen young Namibians have been selected to participate in the 2025 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. The fellowship, part of the U.S. Government’s Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), brings together...
UN acknowledges Namibia's role in peacekeeping
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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The United Nations has acknowledged Namibia's role in peacekeeping and commitment to multilateralism. UN Resident Coordinator Hopolanga Phororo conveyed these and other solidarity messages to President Nandi-Ndaitwah at State House. This was the...
Video of breakdown of Coloured ancestry and DNA sparks educational discussion in SA
Briefly
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June 17, 2025
A viral Instagram reel briefly breaks down the ethnicity and DNA of Coloured people in South Africa The video sparked debate, with some seeing it as a way to discuss complex social issues while others questioned the accuracy Mzansi is divided,...
Google Street View now available in Namibia
The Namibian
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June 17, 2025
Google has announced that Google Street View is now available in Namibia, allowing viewers to virtually explore. The announcement was made by Google, making Namibia the latest nation to be featured on the platform. The new feature provides...
Video of breakdown of Coloured ancestry and DNA sparks educational discussion in SA
Briefly
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June 17, 2025
A viral Instagram reel briefly breaks down the ethnicity and DNA of Coloured people in South Africa The video sparked debate, with some seeing it as a way to discuss complex social issues while others questioned the accuracy Mzansi is divided,...
Juvenile prison break underscores Namibia’s lack of child facilities
The Namibian
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June 17, 2025
ν Prison authorities on high alert ν No child facilities two years after human rights recommendation ν Former ombudsman says children need own space Eleven child inmates have escaped from the Oluno Correctional Facility after cutting through the...
‘I’m the poorest governor in Namibia’
The Namibian
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June 17, 2025
Nganate defends reappointment amid community resistance Outoing Omaheke governor Pijoo Nganate says he is the poorest governor in Namibia and denies the corruption allegations some community members have levelled against him. He says if he were...
Morocco Struggles at 137th Place in 2025 Gender Equality Rankings
Morocco World News
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June 17, 2025
Rabat – Morocco holds the 137th spot out of 148 countries in the World Economic Forum’s 2025 Global Gender Gap Report. Last year, Morocco also presented a poor performance, ranking among the bottom 10 in the report. The report, published annually...