Namibian

Windhoek, Khomas, NamibiaEnglish

Founded in 1985 as a voice against apartheid, this Windhoek-based publication serves as Namibia’s largest independent daily newspaper. It is widely recognized for its investigative journalism and commitment to holding government and corporate institutions accountable, maintaining a broad readership across the country.

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MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN WINDHOEK

The national media market is highly concentrated in the capital, featuring a competitive mix of independent, state-owned, and historically multilingual publications. The Namibian, founded in 1985, operates as the country's largest independent daily and prints in both English and Oshiwambo. The state-owned New Era provides government-backed coverage, while Namibia Media Holdings publishes the Afrikaans-language Republikein alongside the historic Allgemeine Zeitung, recognized as the oldest German daily in Africa. Paperboy lists 8 newspapers in Windhoek.