As a new person in Keetmanshoop, what is there to do? Adventurous? Or places nearby to explore?

My wife and I are stopping next week in Henties Bay. We should arrive in the morning and would love to know where we can get a great coffee and breakfast.

I am writing a book to help students navigate "the university world", for few weeks now, I will be done in a week. Does anyone know the procedure to get a book published in Namibia please ? Where do I go or Whom do I talk to ?

Any tips or advices would be much appreciated, thanks :)

Hello all,

The walls are closing in again, and unexpected bills are knocking at the door. I'm a self employed automation developer in Namibia looking for paid projects as soon as possible to cover the coming months, as work tends to slow down during this time of year.

I've been working in IT for many years, from hardware repairs and technical support to web development, software development, and business automation. I also have experience in finance and insurance, so I'm familiar with data extraction, data processing, reporting, and month end workflows.

I've worked with clients from Namibia and abroad, including Germany, Austria, and South Africa. I'm bilingual in German and English,so I can also help with German speaking clients or systems too.

Some things I can help with:

- Cleaning, fixing, merging, and consolidating messy data or spreadsheets.
- Excel and Google Sheets automation, reports, and data processing.
- Python scripts to automate repetitive tasks without relying on cloud services.
- Downloading, processing, and transferring files via FTP/SFTP.
- SQL queries, database cleanup, and data migration.
- HR/recruiting and time-based system integrations.
- Workflow setup and design with n8n, Make, Zapier, or Airtable.
- Small custom software, internal tools, API integrations, and unfinished projects.

If you have a skeleton project that's been sitting there for months, a manual process you hate doing, or a messy spreadsheet, let's see if I can help.

I'm looking for an immediate, one off paid project, but monthly recurring work is also welcome. A deposit to get started is appreciated. We'll agree on the scope and price beforehand.

If you need help or know a business that does, please DM me. Even a referral would help.
I can share my portfolio and resume privately upon request.

Thanks for your time.

Some good read I stumbled upon on Facebook. Reminds me of the Namibian horror stories I once read back in high school (in Oshiwambo).

If you are selling a laptop please DM. Specs are not really necessary atm.

Hi everyone, I'm a Namibian running a Shopify store and still looking for a payment gateway that works. If you run a Shopify store from Namibia, especially one that has made a few sales or is doing well, please share which gateway you use and how the setup went.

I'm currently waiting on DPO onboarding, and I've heard about Standard Bank's N-Genius but haven't found much information on it yet. Has anyone used it with Shopify?
I'd also love to know whether your gateway settles into a Namibian bank account and which currencies it supports.

Any advice or experience would really help. Thank you!

How has your journey been after university?
What are you currently doing?
Do you enjoy the work you do?
If you could do it again, would you still choose the field?
Is the 4 years of study, worth it financially when you start working?

If one wants to grow or take a different route with this background, what other options is are there to consider?

Or if you know of any and can share..

Thank you!

Hey everyone 😊❤️ I’m 18 and currently looking for a job opportunity around Henties Bay, Swakopmund or Walvis Bay.

I’m open to different types of work, including receptionist, office assistant, shop assistant, hotel or restaurant work, and general work.

I have basic experience in typing and preparing quotations, invoices and statements. I’m hardworking, responsible, willing to learn, and available to start as soon as possible.

If you know of any vacancies or someone who is hiring, please feel free to message me. I’d really appreciate any leads or recommendations. Thank you! ❤️🙏

Hi all,

I’ve been reading to many of your comments and posts and they have been super helpful so just wanted to check something with you.

We are doing a road trip around Namibia later October, early november. Have finalised most things but two things we haven’t yet done.

1. Brandberg vs. Twyfelfontein. We will be driving from Spitzkoppe to Grootberg. Is Brandberg worth the detour? Or can we get enough from the experience from Twyfelfontein. Does the hike also actually take 4+ hours?

2. Okonjima vs. Waterberg. We have 4 nights prior in Etosha. Does it make sense to go to Okonjima and do Africat afterwards or is there enough to do at Waterberg that we can do solo. This is our last stop from Etosha on the way back. Is there anywhere else that makes sense to stop instead?

Thank you

Title: Question for Namibians aged 18+ who have applied to NUST, UNAM, IUM, NIMT, etc.

Hey everyone

I have a question for those of you who are 18, 19, 20 or older and have applied to institutions like NUST, UNAM, IUM, NIMT, or other colleges and universities in Namibia.

When you applied, did you still need your parents or guardians to be included on your application forms or provide any documents, or were you able to handle the entire application process independently?

My understanding is that minors may need a parent or legal guardian involved in certain circumstances, but I'm curious about how it works once you're legally an adult.

I don't have any issues with my parents, by the way! 😅 I'm just curious about the process and whether, as an adult, you can apply to a university or college entirely on your own without needing your parents' permission or involvement.

For example, if I'm 19 or 20 and want to apply to NUST, can I simply apply using my own documents and handle everything myself?

I'd really appreciate hearing from anyone who has gone through this process firsthand. Thanks! 🙏

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry & Tourism will be coordinating the planting of two million trees across Namibia by 2035 under its proposed National Strategy on Tree Planting 2026-2035.🌳

The strategy targets one million trees planted and maintained by 2030, increasing to two million by 2035, as Namibia seeks to address the loss of approximately 20% of its forests over the past three decades due to deforestation, wildfires, drought, and unsustainable harvesting.

The nationwide initiative will involve all 14 regions, with regional councils, local authorities, schools, private businesses, communities, and individual citizens expected to participate in planting and maintaining trees. Under the strategy, at least 70% of monitored trees must survive for three years after planting, with designated individuals and institutions responsible for their watering, protection and maintenance. The ministry also intends to establish a national monitoring system to track planting activities and survival rates.

Namibian triathletes Micah Chase and Emma Brinkmann won gold medals at the 2026 Africa Triathlon Youth Championships in Egypt, becoming part of a historic achievement that saw four athletes from two Namibian families crowned African champions in the same year.

Micah won the boys’ 14-15 age category despite being involved in a crash during the cycling stage, recovering to finish nearly two minutes ahead of Egypt’s Hussein Aki, while Emma claimed gold in her youth category after establishing an early lead in the swimming stage and finishing 42 seconds ahead of Egypt’s Malak Amr.

Their victories follow those of their older siblings, Nathan Chase and Maja Brinkmann, who also secured gold medals earlier this year in February at the African Junior Triathlon Championships in Egypt. Nathan won the junior men’s competition in 58 minutes and 34 seconds, while Maja claimed the junior women’s title in one hour, seven minutes and one second. The four victories mean that two pairs of Namibian siblings have secured African triathlon titles within eight months, across the youth and junior age categories.

Hi there, South African here, I want to do a roadtrip through Northern Namibia (been to the south already) and planning a trip from Windhoek to Epupa region, Ruacana, Etosha and Caprivi and return via Botswana.

I just want some general advice and tips, places to see or visit and what to be prepared for?

This property has been sitting for so long and I have no idea why, the potential!!! Especially with all the developmemts at the moment at the coast, please be serious, contact Jolene for a viewing! I personally love the buildings/offices etc so much

What happened with the power???

All 4 sites just flagged with power flags and are offline and the coast (swakop though) is offline.

I’m building GetPaid and would like a first impression from people in Namibia. Looking at these screenshots, what do you think it helps someone do? What’s clear or confusing? Be honest—I’m still shaping it.

As the title says, what type of opportunities does one have when one speaks these languages as a student ?

After studies, it’s a plus to have these languages on the CV but for a young student in Windhoek looking for opportunities to make something on the side, what would you recommend ?

I’ve always been fascinated by the strange stories people tell about the world, especially those that blur the line between folklore, spiritual belief, and the unexplained. Sometimes, an ordinary thing becomes unsettling when you begin to question what it really is. The moon, for instance, has inspired myths and supernatural beliefs across cultures for centuries. But what if, in a story, it wasn’t simply a celestial body? What if it were something closer to a surveillance satellite, silently monitoring the world below?

That idea appears in one of the nine stories in my collection, *The Moon Knows All the Secrets of the World*. The book explores strange and unsettling possibilities through African cosmology, magical realism, psychological horror, and speculative fiction. Another story follows a grieving daughter who believes her dead father has been reincarnated in another city and travels there to find him. Elsewhere, an African leader on the verge of death undergoes an experiment that could allow his consciousness to continue ruling after his body is gone, while two lovers on opposing sides of the Biafran War struggle to preserve their connection. The stories move between ancient beliefs, futuristic possibilities, and the mysteries of being human.

I’m sharing the book here because I’m interested in the space where urban myths, cultural beliefs, and speculative fiction meet. African cosmologies and folklore offer fascinating ways of imagining the unknown, and I wanted to explore some of those possibilities in contemporary stories.

**Here’s the book which is free for the next 24 hours**: https://www.amazon.com/Moon-Knows-all-Secrets-World-ebook/dp/B0HCFJ5J76/ref

If you decide to read it, I’d appreciate an honest review, if you feel led to share one. Thank you!

The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Namibia’s first-ever Nuclear Commissioner, John Titus, as the government moves forward with preparations to potentially introduce nuclear power into the country’s energy mix.

Titus, who currently serves as the Director of Energy in the Ministry of Industries, Mines & Energy, has been tasked with coordinating the technical activities of the Nuclear Energy Programme Implementing Organisation and heading its Secretariat. A management committee comprising senior officials from five government institutions has also been established to oversee the country’s nuclear energy preparations.

The appointment comes as Namibia intensifies efforts to develop its nuclear energy industry, following the approval of a national Nuclear Industry Strategy in 2025 and ongoing work on new nuclear legislation. Earlier this month, NamPower revealed that it was investigating small modular nuclear reactors, including a potential 120-megawatt facility. Namibia, which ranks among the world’s largest uranium producers, is exploring nuclear power as a means of strengthening domestic electricity generation, reducing reliance on imported electricity and supporting industrial development. The country has also held nuclear cooperation discussions with China, Russia and the United States. Despite these developments, Namibia has not yet approved the construction of a nuclear power plant or announced a location, construction budget or completion date.

Why is SA pass rate and literacy rate so low, I thought it was mainly in high-school with the low pass rates but grade 1???

What's going on

Namibia’s passport has been ranked 7th strongest in Africa and 115th globally, according to Passport Reports’ 2026 mobility ranking.

The Namibian passport recorded a mobility score of 78, allowing holders to access 45 destinations visa-free, 29 through visa-on-arrival arrangements and four through electronic travel authorisations. Namibian passport holders enjoy visa-free access to several countries, including South Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Mauritius, Brazil, Russia, Singapore, etc. However, Namibians still require visas before travelling to major destinations such as the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and countries within Europe’s Schengen Area.

The ranking comes as Namibia continues implementing its visa reciprocity policy, introduced in April 2025, requiring citizens of countries that do not offer Namibians equivalent visa-free access to obtain visas when entering Namibia. Namibia has indicated its willingness to negotiate reciprocal visa agreements aimed at improving international travel access for Namibian passport holders.

Only 9.7% of Namibian adults earn more than N$11,000 per month, while 54.1% earn N$2,000 or less, according to the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA).

According to the NSA’s 2023 labour force figures, Namibia recorded a strict unemployment rate of 36.9%, while broader labour underutilisation stood at 54.8%. The 2025 Financial Inclusion Survey further found that 67.3% of adults were uninsured, 49% borrowed money, and 74.6% reported that their income rarely or never lasted until their next payment. Despite these challenges, financial inclusion increased from 78% in 2017 to 86% in 2025, reflecting greater access to financial services.

I want to take a few of my friends out for a bachelors party on the 17th of October, none of us owns a firearm and we are all first time users.

Is there an affordable gun range I may go to?

Definitely not places like sniper valley, I do understand that there is a quality experience at sniper valley, but I am currently working on a budget, and will be the one paying for the experience.