Raised by a single mother in a home filled with books, discipline, and love, La-Toya Hamutenya grew up knowing the value of hard work. Her mother, an educator, ensured that La-Toya and her sister were exposed to both academics and the arts from an early age. That foundation shaped the woman the world now knows as Lioness – a medical doctor by profession and one of Namibia’s most celebrated rap artists by passion.
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Debmarine Namibia proudly marked a significant milestone recently, unveiling its first permanent exhibition at the Lüderitz Maritime Museum. This initiative represents the company’s commitment to public education and awareness, with a particular focus on Namibia’s thriving marine diamond industry.
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Under the warm northern sun, the Old Ongwediva Girl Guides Centre came alive on 3 May 2025 with laughter, colour, and purpose. Delayed out of respect for the passing of Founding Father Dr. Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma, this year’s World Thinking Day celebration was no less spirited — and perhaps even more meaningful.
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They say every bad situation has an unforeseen advantage. This adage proves to be true for the areas in northern Namibia which were hit by the seasonal flood waters (locally known as the “efundja”) at the beginning of March. Since then, until the end of May, affected villagers and community members have been involved in fishing, catching the local freshwater catfish which comes with the efundja.
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In a landmark moment for Namibia’s green industrialisation drive, the country officially marked a significant milestone by launching a first-of-its-kind carbon-neutral iron production plant in Africa, and one of the world’s first industrial facilities dedicated to zero-emissions iron production.
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Maria Kameya stands as a testament of resilience. At an age when most would seek rest, the 61-year-old battles daily to provide for her family. Her story is one of hardship, but also of hope, thanks to the World Food Programme’s (WFP) commodity voucher programme, funded by the United Nations’ Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF).
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The Okonjima Nature Reserve, a haven of untouched beauty. Spanning 22,000 hectares of pristine bushveld, this extraordinary reserve offers an immersive escape into nature. Just a short drive from Windhoek, Okonjima is celebrated not only for its breathtaking landscapes but also for its pioneering work in leopard conservation.
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Born in 1952 on 29 October in the northern Namibian village of Onamutai and married to retired Lt Gen. Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah, a former chief of the Namibia Defence Force (NDF), Her Excellency Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, dubbed NNN, is a veteran politician, accomplished diplomat and lifelong advocate for the rights of women and children.
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The Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) was recently recognised as the Best Civil Aviation Authority in Africa at the Aviation Week Africa (AWA) Gala Night in Livingstone, Zambia. This prestigious award highlights the NCAA’s exceptional regulatory performance and commitment to aviation safety across the continent.
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When someone in the company comes forward with a problem, we like to say to each other ‘Don’t put down a hurdle.’ We’ve gotten very good at jumping hurdles.” Captain Simon Neveling says this with a mix of amusement and conviction.
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