This year, you spoke, and the results are here! Across every category, your votes crowned the best of the best: the restaurants you can’t stop talking about, the personalities who inspire, the places that feel like home, and the services that make life better. These are our 2025 winners, the people and places that truly make Namibia shine. Congratulations to every winner and nominee! Your passion, talent, and dedication are what make Namibia extraordinary.
Where’s the best place to hit the gym?
Tura Bootcamp
Where do you go for sports and recreational activities?
Tura Bootcamp
Which spa or wellness center helps you relax and recharge?
Life Day Spa
Where do you get the best nail treatments?
Life Day Spa
Which pre-primary or daycare center gives little ones the best start?
Delta Kindergarten
Where would you send your child for a great primary school education?
Delta Primary School
Where do you think high schoolers get the best education?
Windhoek High School
Where would you go for further studies or higher education?
UNAM
Which vocational training center provides top-notch skills development?
NIMT
Which charity does the most for health and wellness?
CAN – Cancer Association of Namibia
Which organization is doing amazing work in animal welfare?
SPCA-Windhoek
Which organization makes the biggest impact in education and youth development?
Havana Charity Foundation
Who is leading the way in environmental conservation?
N/a’an ku sê Foundation
Which charity makes the biggest difference in social services and community development?
Havana Charity Foundation
Where do you go for the best nightlife and drinks?
Goodfellas Pizza & Pub
Which coffee shop serves the best brew?
Seattle Coffee
Where’s your go-to bottle store for your favourite drinks? Where do you get your dop for the weekend?
Metro Liquor
Where do you pop in for a quick drink at your local neighbourhood pub?
Nico’s Pub & Grill
Where do you shop for the latest fashion trends?
Mr Price (Grove Mall)
Where do you go to buy locally made fashion or lifestyle products?
Shilongo Leather Works
Where do you do your weekly grocery shopping?
Checkers
Where’s the best place to find fresh produce?
Food Lovers Market
Where do you go for all your hardware and DIY needs?
Pupkewitz Megabuild
Where do you buy home appliances?
Game
Which shopping mall or center is your favourite?
Grove Mall
Where’s the best neighbourhood convenience store?
Metro Supermarket
Which Namibian musician do you love the most?
Gazza
Which local sports star makes you proud?
Christine Mboma (Athletics)
Which band always puts on a great performance?
One Blood
Who is the funniest local comedian?
Martin Pombili
Which influencer do you follow for great content?
Maria Nepembe
Which visual artist creates the best work?
Nicky Marais
Which lodge or safari camp offers the best experience?
Etosha Safari Lodge
Which hotel do you love staying at?
Strand Hotel Swakopmund
Where do you go for a cozy bed & breakfast stay?
Arebbusch Travel Lodge
Where’s your favourite weekend getaway spot?
Midgard Country Estate
Where’s the best place to pitch your tent and camp?
Etosha Safari Camp
Where can you enjoy a luxurious ‘glamping’ experience?
Etosha Safari – Camping2Go
Which travel agent do you trust to plan your trips?
Gondwana Collection Travel Centre
What’s your go-to ride or taxi service?
Yango
Where do you go for all your bicycle needs?
CYMOT
Where do you go for new tyres or car maintenance?
TrenTyre
Where do you find the best deals on second-hand cars?
Pupkewitz Auto Windhoek
Who do you rely on when you need to rent a car?
Namibia2Go
Which fuel station do you always stop at to fill up?
TotalEnergies Wika
Who do you trust to fix your car after an accident?
Star Body Works
Where would you go to buy a brand new car?
Indongo Toyota Windhoek
Where do you take your car for a reliable service or repairs?
Indongo Toyota
Which insurance company gives you the best service?
Old Mutual
Where do you bank for the best experience?
FNB
Which law firm do you trust the most?
Dr Weder Kauta Hoveka Inc
Where do you go for top medical and health services?
Lady Pohamba Private Hospital
Best Medical Aid
NHP
Which pharmacy is your go-to for medication and wellness products?
Dischem
Who is the most reliable internet provider?
Paratus
Which courier service never lets you down?
Nampost
Which plumbing company do you trust for home or business repairs?
Polka Plumbing
Where do you go for electrical services that get the job done?
Otto’s Electrical Services
Who offers the best IT support services?
BCX Namibia
Which accounting or audit firm do you trust with your finances?
PWC
Where do you take the family out for a great meal?
RocoMamas
Where’s the best place for sushi or Asian cuisine?
Cape Town Fish Market
Who serves the freshest seafood in town?
Cape Town Fish Market
Where’s your go-to pizza spot?
Debonairs Pizza
Where’s your favourite spot for a hearty breakfast or bistro-style meal?
Mugg & Bean
Where do you go for the best kapana experience?
Single Quarters
Who makes the juiciest ribs in town?
Spur
Where do you go for a top-quality steak meal?
Butcher’s Block
Where do you get the best slap chips?
Hakahana Service Station
Who serves the tastiest burgers?
RocoMamas
Where do you buy the best biltong?
Wilhelmstal Padstal
Where do you always go to get your weekend braai meat?
Friedel’s Rand Street Butchery
Where in Nam would you host the wedding of your dreams?
Droombos
Where do you go for top-notch conferences or corporate events?
Droombos
Who serves up the best meals at weddings or big celebrations?
Droombos
Where do you go for the freshest and most beautiful flowers?
Flowered Earth
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