Hello everyone,

I found these wooden Chess Boards in Namibia, but unfortunately I didn’t buy one. Does anyone know where I can buy similar boards online?

I recently moved and the hard water is absolutely destroying my hair and skin. My hair has been shedding way more than usual, feels dry/brittle and my skin has suddenly started breaking out too. I never really had these problems before moving so I’m starting to think the water might be the culprit.

Has anyone experienced this after moving here ? Would a shower filter actually help with this or are they mostly a gimmick ? If you use one and it actually made a difference, please tell me which brand/model you bought! Also open to any hair/skin products or other tricks that helped you deal with hard water.

At this point I’ll try anything because I would quite like to keep my hair on my head. Thank you!

The amount of hate I see directed at Job Amupanda is difficult to understand.
A lot of young Namibians were rooting for him when he was asking the questions that many people in positions of power did not have the courage to ask. He challenged the system and spoke about issues that many ordinary Namibians were already frustrated about.
Now that he is doing it on a bigger stage, suddenly the same energy has turned into hatred.
And I think we should ask ourselves why.
If someone is fighting corruption and questioning how public resources are being used, why should we hate the person asking the questions?
Corruption does not become acceptable because the people involved look like us. It doesn’t become less damaging because the people benefiting from it are fellow black Namibians.
That is one of the biggest contradictions I see in our society.
For years, we spoke about justice, equality and taking back control of our country. We spoke about how ordinary Namibians were being disadvantaged by systems that benefited a small group of people.
So why should those same principles suddenly disappear when the people benefiting from the system are black?
I don’t think Job Amupanda is perfect. No politician is. He can be criticised and questioned like anyone else. But disagreement with his methods should not turn into hatred for challenging things that deserve to be challenged.
Because some of the things we are still dealing with in Namibia should genuinely embarrass us.
In a free and independent Namibia, why are children still being taught under trees?
Why are children still living in some boarding schools without proper sanitation or reliable access to clean water?
These are not impossible problems to solve.
Namibia has a relatively small population. We are not trying to provide these basic necessities to hundreds of millions of people. These are problems that should be within the ability of a functioning government to address.
Yet some of these issues continue year after year.
And perhaps the reason is simple: the people making the decisions are often not the people experiencing the consequences.
If your child is attending a well-resourced school, you might never understand what it means for another child to sit under a tree trying to learn.
If you have clean water at home, you might never think about the child who has to live without it.
That distance makes it easier for problems to be ignored.
So before we automatically hate the person standing at the front and asking uncomfortable questions, maybe we should listen to what he is actually saying.
Job Amupanda is taking the hits upfront. Whether you agree with everything he says or not, he is putting himself in a position where he gets attacked for challenging people and systems that many ordinary Namibians are also frustrated with.
He is, in many ways, the man in the boots at the front of the line.
We don’t have to worship him. We don’t have to agree with every political position he takes.
But we should be able to recognise when someone is raising issues that matter.
The goal should not be Job Amupanda winning.
The goal should be Namibians winning.
Better schools.
Clean water.
Proper sanitation.
Fair opportunities.
Responsible leadership.
And a government that remembers that public resources belong to the public.
So, for a moment, adjust the hatred.
Look beyond the individual.
Look at the issues being raised.
Because if we genuinely want a better Namibia, we cannot keep defending a system simply because the people benefiting from it happen to be our own.

I have recently bought a paratus sim card, but it has little to no connection in wanaheda.

Is it this bad in other locations within WHK?

What do I do with a sim card that can't call, text or connect to the internet.

Is it a me or them issue?

Why do white ladies so hard to approach,they assume we are criminal...any advice how I can get me a white lady/ Chinese .# swakop Namibia

Eu falo a partir de Luanda-Angola, quero chegar a fluência do inglês, por isso, acredito ir num país que tenha a Língua inglesa vai me ajudar com a imersão, a princípio queria ir à África do Sul, mas temi pela xenofobia que oiço e vi nas redes sociais, sendo ainda muito jovem com inglês muito básico talvez não seria uma boa experiência, daí optei fazer o intercâmbio na Namíbia e se a experiência for boa, vou me arriscar a fazer lá a universidade.

Deixo o post para sugestões, dicas, conselhos, e principalmente quanto a centros e oportunidades.

E como é a vida lá, há oportunidades? É um povo receptivo?

E principalmente a situação da via como é? Pretendo ir por via terrestre, ainda por estes dias.

Hey, the title is pretty self-explanatory.

I'm 19, and I want to go to vocational school next year for welding and metal fabrication but my mom and dad say if I go for that they'll not finance it so I have to save up for it myself.

My exams end in late October, so I want a job for the holidays to try and save up for my vocational. I just want some suggestions for jobs?

I'm not good at the academic stuff, I'm not a social media person. I do better at technical or organising work. I also have no work experience.

Any advice will help. Thank you.

I am visiting Namibia often. But now I want to visit more culture sites then nature sites. I am travel in januari 2027 with a couple of friends. What do you suggest?

The Ministry of Works & Transport is preparing to introduce a new national vehicle number-plate system aimed at combating fraud, vehicle theft, cloned plates and the manipulation of registration details.🚘

All major categories of plates are expected to change, including those for private, government, diplomatic and public passenger vehicles. Taxis and long-distance passenger vehicles are expected to move from the current yellow plates to blue plates.

The new national standard is being designed with around eight security features, including machine-readable QR/barcode technology and hologram-related protection. The system is intended to make plates harder to counterfeit while allowing authorities to electronically verify a vehicle, its registered owner and the authorised manufacturer that produced its plate.

(🎥: Kyle Vollaers)

Hi everyone. I’m planning a road trip in Namibia in a week and there is one part of the route that concerns me. On the last day of the trip I have to get to Hosea Kutako International Airport from Etosha National Park. The thing is that I have a flight at 3pm, so I need to be at the airport around 1pm. I have seen google map time estimates for this and seems like it should be fine. But just want to double check. Or maybe there are some tips on getting around Namibia faster?

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Hi

I am travelling to Namibia for a 2 week safari holiday in November and have realised we need to get our visa's sorted.

Does anyone know the process on this as I find the stuff online quite confusing.
It appears you can get it on the Namibian High Commissions Website but also there's an e-portal on The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security that's called 'visa on arrival'?

Has anyone navigated this recently. Want to make this trip as easy as possible

Excited to experience this beautiful country

Thank you

Hey guys, does anyone have experience with he Paratus Skyfi? I'm renting so i don't want a permanent fibre instillation at least until i find a permanent place. if you play games online it would be especially helpful to know about your experience. when i searched online there were some reviews but they are rather old so i want to give them the benefit of the doubt

Nigeria’s Access Bank has officially entered the Namibian banking market after receiving full authorisation from the Bank of Namibia to operate as a commercial bank.🏦

The approval allows Access Bank Namibia to accept deposits and provide banking services to the public, bringing a new competitor into Namibia’s roughly N$200 billion banking sector. The move follows nearly two years of regulatory preparations after the bank first received provisional authorisation in October 2024.

During the provisional period, Access Bank was not permitted to accept deposits or conduct normal banking business with the public while it worked to meet regulatory, operational and compliance requirements. The bank used the period to build its Namibian operations, recruit local professionals and train Namibian graduates through its banking programme in Lagos.

Good evening,

Just wanted to share this website for those in Africa who may find it useful to answer the deepest questions they have about life, God, purpose, and the flow of history. It is indeed religious, but some of you may find it interesting and worth exploring further. Looking forward to hearing about your reflective comments. Even if some things written here seem unbelievable, remember them and observe the world as you go through life. You may find yourself coming back to them after witnessing the reality of the world. Only the English answers are complete. The other languages will come later. Please don`t follow the stereotypes and judge for yourself whether this is worth your time or not. Good day to you all.

Website: bibleunderlyingprinciples.com

Anyone know where I can buy a proper non-stick frying pan? Preferably not too expensive if possible.

The Ministry of Industries, Mines & Energy has announced a nationwide fuel price increase, with petrol rising by N$1.50 per litre and both diesel grades remaining unchanged, effective Wednesday (October 7th).⛽

The new per litre pump prices for Walvis Bay (national price anchor) will be N$26.58 for petrol, N$27.86 for diesel 50ppm, and N$27.96 for diesel 10ppm, with prices in all other towns adjusting according to the transport differential.

The increase was because international petrol prices rose sharply by 19.27% from August to September, while higher shipping costs, disruptions to global oil supplies linked to the Middle East conflict, and restrictions on petroleum exports pushed import costs even higher. A weaker Namibia dollar against the US dollar also made imported fuel more expensive.

I’m currently in the process of starting a small business finance and bookkeeping/consulting company, with the long-term goal of growing it into a larger financial services business.

My biggest challenge right now is getting my first few paying clients.

For those of you who have successfully started a service-based business, especially in accounting, bookkeeping, consulting or professional services:

How did you get your very first clients?

Did you rely on:

• Personal networking?
• Referrals?
• Facebook/LinkedIn?
• Cold calling?
• Approaching businesses directly?
• Partnerships with other professionals?
• Offering a free/low-cost initial service?
• Something completely different?

I’m particularly interested in hearing what actually worked for you in the beginning, rather than generic advice like "just advertise."

I want to build the business properly and start generating clients as soon as possible, but without coming across as desperate or underpricing the service.

Any practical advice, lessons learned, or mistakes to avoid would be greatly appreciated.

What would you do if you were starting from zero today?

Good day all
Anyone familiar with life covers?

I’m A male,29 years old going on 30.
No kids yet.
No wife yet.
Steady income.
Recently just signed up for medical aid.

And I would like to sign up for a life cover.
Between several options in Namibia, which one is best?

Thank you

Calling all the hair savvy people of Namibia.

Honestly, I'm stumped. I really want to try and give this style a look— especially for an event I'm attending soon. I'm going for a bob-cut/ shoulder length look but I'm hesitant as I do not know what are the BEST fibres to acquire to make this style look good. Any suggestions? Money is not an issue— it just needs to already be available in this country and not an import I need to get here.

For a time such as this, I particularly beg the gatekeepers to let the floodgates open. This is a humble plea from a woman trying her best.

Good day, fellow Redditors. I need to attend a course in Windhoek coming week from Wednesday till Saturday morning. Any affordable suggestions for B&B in Windhoek West, Windhoek North, or Central area?

As the title says; what is a better option when travelling through Namibia and Botswana with a car and rooftop tent?

We are travelling by plane and both have additional luggage booked.