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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FlyNamibia celebrates the achievements of its bursary pilots at a special jacket ceremony and tees off for a cause at the Hit4Hope Charity Golf Event—highlighting commitment to aviation excellence and education in Namibia.
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After years of travelling the length and breadth of Namibia, I’ve come to expect the unexpected. Expertly trained coffee baristas manning a small café in the middle of nowhere – why not? Dry riverbeds becoming raging torrents overnight – certainly possible!
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