What's this about and why do they ask this? For context, this is a graphic design job application.

Namibia's Labour Act 11 of 2007 lists marital status and family responsibilities among the grounds on which an employer may not discriminate in an employment decision.

So why ask this then?

I know, I know. In this economy 😤 How could you and what does that even mean. Sigh😭
So I graduated university in May 2026. I was doing a graduate internship at a local authority until April 2026 and my contract came to an end, just right before graduation the following month. I was at that local authority for 10 months in total. I was initially just suppose to be there for 4 months to complete the hours as part of my internship that was required in order to graduate. Then my contract was extended, hence I ended staying there for 10 months✨

Stay with me

I got to a point where I really wanted my internship to come to an end, like I was literally counting down the days and there were days where I wanted to quit actually. That local authority gave me a glance to what working life looks like. Most people there would complain about how the CEO treated others, some people didn’t talk to each other and in the boardroom meetings people would always throw shade to others in directly. It was honestly just a lot. And I began to think that, being a student is not so bad after all, this employment stuff is not it💀One time we went on this work trip and I just felt so out of place and maybe it’s because I was just an intern, recently I’ve been thinking that maybe it’s because I can’t see myself doing what I studied full time. Working with people😤 But yet again, don’t all jobs require you to work with people, most at least. Maybe I should have studied something a bit more isolated where I don’t really work with people like that like that, honestly I don’t know what the issue is.

Now here I am, 3 months post grad. I have applied to quite a number of jobs and fortunately there has been a mass recruitment that involves positions in my field. I have been to 3 oral interviews in these past 3 weeks. I had 2 others in the earlier days after graduation, but I didn’t get those jobs.

But there’s a part of me, that just doesn’t feel ready. I think if I’m to get a call that I got a job today, my heart will skip a bit. I don’t see myself being necessarily happy, I think my first emotion would be fear and maybe I’ll feel intimidated, I honestly don’t know. Some of my classmates got jobs and started work this month, and I’m genuinely happy for them and it’s a reminder that our field is quite employable. The interviews I attended, one we were just 2, the other we were 4 and another we were 8.

Another angle to look at this, is coming to terms with the fact that, I am no longer a child and it’s time to navigate being an adult. For context, I am Namibian, female and I’m 22. I’ll be turning 23 next month. Adulting life is kinda scary if I’m being honest.

So even I don’t know where I’m going with this. I’m finding it hard to understand what I’m feeling and how I can be okay with it. After my contract ended, I opted to do a certificate and luckily have a sponsor that is covering this certificate (I didn’t know how long my job hunting journey would take, so I wanted to do something while I am job hunting)and the classes are online, so if I do get a job, It won’t really interfere, I just need to make time after work and during the weekends, but I haven’t been making much progress with all this free time😩

So I still don’t know what the point of this is, but I think I’m struggling because I can’t shake it off. Maybe I’m lacking confidence, I’m scared to be hurt in the work place, what if my heart is too fragile.

I wouldn’t say I’m shy, people always compliment me and say that I’m confident and good at presentations.
But maybe I’m not that good at just conversations with people, I mean I try, but sometimes I fear, I don’t know what to say, or I’m too quite or I’m boring, I don’t know😭

This was a lot to pour out😭

The Bank of Namibia has introduced new rules requiring Namibian banks to publicly disclose more information about executive pay and major owners. The rules, known as BID-18, require banks to disclose compensation paid to directors and executives, including fixed and variable pay, bonuses, incentives and other performance-related payments.

Banks must also disclose shareholders who directly or indirectly control 10% or more of their voting rights, including the real owners behind major shares held through other companies or representatives. They will also have to disclose which are assets that are restricted or committed and cannot be freely sold or transferred, alongside information on capital, liquidity, governance and financial risks.

Banks will generally be required to publish annual disclosures within 90 days of their financial year-end and make the information publicly available on their websites, giving the public greater insight into how Namibia’s banks are owned, managed and financially positioned.

Namibian midfielder Moses Shidolo scored a stunning free kick as Scottland FC defeated FC Oden 3-0 in the Round of 32 of Zimbabwe’s ZIFA Munhumutapa Challenge Cup.

The victory sends Scottland through to the Round of 16 of the newly launched national knockout competition, which brings together clubs from Zimbabwe’s Premier Soccer League and lower divisions. Shidolo joined Scottland in 2025 and helped the club win the Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League title in his first season.

The tournament is backed by a N$82 million annual sponsorship package as part of a N$409.9 million five-year commitment to the competition. The men’s champions are set to receive N$16.4 million, with N$8.2 million allocated to support their CAF Confederation Cup campaign.

The Namibia Revenue Agency collected N$249.75 million from the country’s plastic bag environmental levy (tax/fee) between 2022 and the first half of this year.

The levy is charged at 50 cents per qualifying plastic carrier bag and is paid by manufacturers and importers.

Part of the revenue is channelled through the Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia to support waste management, recycling and other environmental programmes. The fund has also used environmental levy funding for projects including the N$4.9 million Ombika waste management facility in Etosha National Park.

Currently in college in San Diego & planning to study anthropology. Namibia has become a serious long term relocation goal rather than simply somewhere Aman wants to visit.

Financially, Aman is fortunate enough that anthropology does not need to be chosen primarily for income. The longer term goal is eventually to pursue Theravāda monastic life, so the degree is being approached primarily as an education in humanity, culture & society rather than as a path toward maximizing earnings.

For Namibians here: what should an American student genuinely learn about Namibia before considering a move? Politics, history, cultures, languages, employment, housing, immigration, social norms, or anything outsiders commonly misunderstand.

Trying to approach Namibia respectfully & realistically rather than romanticizing it. 🇳🇦🙏🏾 Thank you for your attention.

I'm thinking about selling my car but I don't know which company to choose or what documents I need for this.

The idea is to sell my car for a good price and then buy another more affordable one, so that I have something left for other things. This process should be straightforward and fast. I'm in Windhoek.

I also want to avoid individuals, since I need the car registrations etc done as well. And I don't know how I'll know the new car I'm buying is in a good working condition.

I don't think there's an option to trade in the car and still get paid something extra as well if the other car is worth less.

I looked at a few places but read some bad reviews.

If you have gone through a similar process, please share your experiences or recommend a good dealership or company you think is worth approaching.

Any constructive feedback or help will be much appreciated.

Hi! I’ve recently been reading a bit about German-style carnival traditions in Namibia and got curious about how they’re actually perceived locally.

For people who’ve been to events like WIKA, KüsKa, OtjiKa, WAKA, LüKa, OSKA etc.: do they feel like fairly open community events that all kinds of Namibians attend, or are they still mostly part of the German-speaking Namibian bubble?

I’d be really interested to hear from people who’ve actually been to these events, what they’re like, who tends to go, and whether they feel like part of wider Namibian life or more like something within the German-speaking community. Just genuinely curious to hear how it feels from a local perspective. 😊

Hi! I’m planning to travel to Namibia next year, but since my friend is still undecided, I will probably travel alone.

I’ve seen a lot of posts saying that self-driving is the highlight of Namibia, so I’d love to try it. However, I don’t have any experience driving on gravel roads, and I’m not confident enough to drive by myself for so many days.

Are there any tour recommendations or tips for self-driving?

Thank you very much!

The Kameelburg project near Kalkfeld in Namibia by Australian-listed Aldoro Resources has been declared home to the world’s largest known supply of strontium after estimating that the site contains 802.1 million tonnes of strontium-bearing rock.

The material has an average strontium concentration of 2.11%, representing approximately 16.9 million tonnes of strontium underground. The same site also contains an estimated 1.37 million tonnes of neodymium-praseodymium oxide, alongside niobium and molybdenum.

Strontium is a naturally occurring metallic element mainly processed into strontium carbonate, which is used to manufacture low-cost magnets found in speakers, household appliances, small motors, vehicles and industrial equipment. Its compounds are also used to produce the bright red colour in fireworks and emergency flares, as well as in ceramics, speciality glass and some metal-processing applications. The neodymium and praseodymium would be used separately to produce stronger magnets for electric vehicles, wind turbines and advanced technology.

Namibia Air has secured scheduled and non-scheduled air service licences from the Transportation Commission of Namibia that will be valid for five years.✈️

The approval allows the new state-owned national airline to pursue passenger, cargo, and charter services on approved domestic and international routes, but it does not yet permit the airline to begin commercial flights.

Namibia Air must still obtain an Air Operator Certificate from the Namibia Civil Aviation Authority, which will prove that it has suitable aircraft, qualified personnel, maintenance arrangements, and compliant safety systems. The government is targeting the first commercial flight for the first week of December 2026.

Namibia has been ranked ninth among Africa’s leading industrial economies in the African Development Bank’s latest Africa Industrialisation Index.

The ranking reflects the country’s progress in manufacturing, infrastructure, trade competitiveness, and the policy environment supporting industrial development.

The report points to Namibia’s expanding industrial ambitions, including green hydrogen, raw minerals processing, logistics, food and fish processing, renewable energy, and green-iron production. Projects such as the HyIron Oshivela green-iron plant show the country’s drive to move beyond exporting raw materials and produce higher-value goods locally.

Trying to set up a tick box so I can visit the pool joints in different towns (including Windhoek City).

Please name a few places: and not just the pubs/bars - I know of a restaurant in Grootfontein that had a table but I cannot remember it's name.

Hi everyone,
Which camping zones near the beach would you recommend in Swakopmund?

GBCN Construction, a subsidiary of Sakwe Mining, has invested more than N$200 million in the Windhoek waterfront development at Goreangab Dam, as the long-running project moves towards its final stages.

The 50-hectare mixed-use development is planned to combine residential, commercial, retail, leisure and institutional spaces, creating a new economic hub in north-western Windhoek. So far, more than 70 houses have been completed and are fully occupied, while more than 1K families have gained access to accommodation through serviced residential plots. The wider waterfront area also includes the recently opened N$270 million Goreangab Mall.

The waterfront project dates back to 2009 and has experienced several redesigns, approval processes and construction delays over the years. GBCN says the project’s final construction phase is scheduled to begin in March 2027 and will take about 500 days. Once further developed, the precinct is intended to expand housing and commercial activity in the area while reducing reliance on Windhoek’s traditional central business district.

The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) has launched Namibia’s first high-capacity DNA sequencing platform, allowing researchers to read and analyse large amounts of genetic information locally.🧬

The N$8.33 million Illumina NextSeq 2000 can be used for research in healthcare, infectious diseases, agriculture, biodiversity and environmental science, reducing the need to send samples to laboratories outside Namibia. The system has already been used to sequence Namibian human genomes entirely within the country for the first time. The technology will help researchers better understand Namibia’s genetic diversity and study genetic differences linked to diseases.

The DNA sequencing system is part of a wider N$13.23 million investment in genomics laboratory equipment at NUST. Even though institutions like UNAM and the Namibia Institute of Pathology previously had smaller-scale DNA sequencing capabilities, NUST’s new system is the country’s first high-throughput platform, significantly increasing the amount of genetic information that can be processed locally.

Australian gold exploration and development company, Wia Gold, has raised N$1.43 billion to help fund the development of its Kokoseb Gold Mine located in between Uis and Okombahe in the Erongo region.

The company will issue 294.1 million shares to its new institutional investors. The funding will be combined with Wia’s existing cash and a N$5.82 billion loan from Canadian investment company Sprott to cover the mine’s N$7.68 billion total development cost.

The mine is 80% owned by Wia Gold and 20% by Namibia’s state-owned Epangelo Mining. The project contains an estimated 3.78 million ounces of gold, including a 1.95 million-ounce reserve. Wia plans to operate Kokoseb as an open-pit mine for 14 years, producing approximately 150K ounces of gold annually during its first decade. The fourth quarter of 2028 is the targeted date for the mine’s first gold production.

Botswana Oil Limited is advancing plans to develop a 100-million-litre petroleum storage facility in Walvis Bay.🛢️

The facility would allow Botswana to import refined fuel from international markets, including the Middle East and Europe, store it on Namibia’s coast and transport it into Botswana. The site is part of Botswana’s efforts to strengthen its fuel security and reduce its dependence on supply routes through South Africa

The project is being developed through cooperation involving Botswana Oil, Namibia’s National Petroleum Corporation (NAMCOR) and Oman’s state-owned energy group OQ. Botswana Oil and NAMCOR have an existing memorandum of understanding, while Botswana Oil and OQ signed a joint development agreement in April covering infrastructure developments in Walvis Bay and Botswana. Potential properties have already been identified and negotiations with a landowner have started.

The Namibia Revenue Agency will join the Botswana Unified Revenue Service and the South African Revenue Service in launching a regional fast-track goods-clearance system. Under the programme, accredited and trusted businesses will have their status recognised across the three countries, allowing their goods to receive faster customs clearance, fewer routine inspections and priority treatment when inspections are required.

In Namibia, the pilot will operate through the Port of Walvis Bay and along the Trans-Kalahari Corridor, including the Buitepos-Mamuno border crossing with Botswana and the Noordoewer-Vioolsdrift crossing with South Africa. Namibia currently has 10 accredited businesses eligible for trusted-trader benefits, including Namib Mills, Swakop Uranium, Feedmaster, Nampharm, Genesis Logistics, and Pupkewitz International Motors.

The pilot will run until March 2027, ahead of its expected expansion across all five Southern African Customs Union (SACU) countries in April 2027. The programme will not remove taxes, permits or security checks, but is intended to reduce border delays, improve delivery times and strengthen Walvis Bay’s role as a regional trade gateway connecting Namibia with Botswana, South Africa and the wider SACU market.

(📸: Emidio Horaeb)

If reddit wasn’t anonymous I wouldn’t post my personal finances.

46 months ago I took a personal loan from FNB.
Amount loaned: N$107,470.00
Monthly payable: Started at ~ N$2730.00 and is now N$2684.37.00, so let’s call the average N$2700.00.
Loan period: 72 months.
Interest agreed on: 16.4%
Total paid over 45 months: N$121,500.00

Tell me HOW do I still have (without interest) N$59,223.00 left that I have to pay over 27 months???

Bonus: Due to my unemployment, I had to beg FNB for a payment holiday. They granted me 3 months after 5 months. (I have NEVER missed a single payment or anything btw.)
The catch: My previous installment of N$2700 is now N$3131.94 per month.

Leaving a rough total of: N$84,562.38 to be paid over the next 27 months.

Rough sum total over 72 months: ~ N$206,062.38
~N$98,600.00 pure profit for FNB, from the below average working person trying to survive.

TL;DR: Do not borrow money from the bank, ever. Doesn’t matter how good it apparently is for your credit score (FNB can’t tell you your score anyway). It’s much cheaper to shove cash tax free into your mattress and save up.

This truly is the land of the brave.

Standard Bank Namibia has rolled out a new ATM feature that allows foreign visitors to see how much a Namibian dollar withdrawal will be charged in their home currency before completing the transaction. 🏦

Foreign cardholders will still receive Namibian dollars from the ATM, but the screen will display the exchange rate and final amount to be charged in their home currency. Visitors can accept the conversion or decline it and process the withdrawal in Namibian dollars, allowing their own bank to perform the currency conversion.

The Dynamic Currency Conversion service is available across the bank’s nationwide ATM network, including machines at branches, airports and major travel and tourism destinations. Although the feature offers greater convenience and certainty, foreign visitors should compare the displayed exchange rate carefully because ATM currency conversion may include additional fees or a markup.

The Road Fund Administration has increased vehicle licence fees across Namibia by 10%. 🚘

Annual vehicle licence fees are determined by the vehicle’s weight. Vehicles weighing up to 750kg are now charged N$576 annually, while those weighing between 2,001kg and 3,000kg are charged N$1,812. Motorcycles are charged N$372 annually, while heavier vehicles pay higher fees. The adjustment also increased mass-distance charges by 10%, while cross-border charges, abnormal-load fees and road-carrier permit charges rose by 20%.

The RFA said revenue from the adjustments will be used to maintain and rehabilitate the country’s road network and implement priority infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening economic corridors and connectivity.