… Omaheke regional coordinator for IntraHealth Namibia, Fayonce van Wyk, says Goagoses’ openness about her HIV status makes it easier for her to do her work. …
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Learni van Wyk
Also known as: van Wyk · Levy van Wyk · William Ian van Wyk · MC-Rein van Wyk · Dante van Wyk · Andrew van Wyk · Boy Tobias van Wyk · Fayonce van Wyk · Charmaine van Wyk · Rieduwaan van Wyk · Anchen van Wyk · Shain van Wyk
Systems controller and videographer for the National Assembly for 28 years, capturing parliamentary proceedings.
In coverage
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- March 2024
- February 2024
. . . mother shares experience of daughter’s diagnosis Some days are better than others. “If you carry the load well, it isn’t that heavy, and with a good support system by your side, it’s just a question of faith.” These were the words of Charmaine van Wyk (42) from Grootfontein …
Family battling childhood cancer- March 2022
… On entering their showroom in Independence Avenue, senior sales executive Rieduwaan van Wyk welcomed Top Revs and offered his own personal demo-model for a day or two to enjoy and experience what the 1,5L seven-speed CVT gearbox is all about. …
When style comes in style – the Honda Civic sport… e Honda Civic Sport”.Since Honda is an eye-catching car (not that the others are not), I without hesitation said: “Let Top Revs take that Civic Sport with its stylised yet aggressive look”.On entering their showroom in Independence Avenue, senior sales executive Rieduwaan van Wyk …
When style comes in style – the Honda Civic sport- September 2020
WALVIS Bay-based nail technician and make-up artist Anchen van Wyk has launched a range of press-on nails through her brand Stick It and says the idea was triggered by the coronavirus pandemic. …
Press On with Stick It
Society
Theodore Shipanga murder trial begins amid courtroom disruptions
The News
Theodore Shipanga, arrested in November 2011 for the murder of security colleague Shain van Wyk, appeared in Windhoek High Court as his trial commenced, with Judge Eileen Rakow warning him against disrupting proceedings or facing trial in his absence. Shipanga is accused of shooting van Wyk in the head during a cash-in-transit operation between Otjiwarongo and Okahandja, then absconding with N$2.5 million.
Why it matters
High-profile murder trial of a cash-in-transit security officer begins with immediate breaking news of courtroom disruptions and judicial warnings.
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Today
Theodore Shipanga murder trial begins amid courtroom disruptions
Theodore Shipanga, arrested in November 2011 for the murder of security colleague Shain van Wyk, appeared in Windhoek High Court as his trial commenced, with Judge Eileen Rakow warning him against disrupting proceedings or facing trial in his absence. Shipanga is accused of shooting van Wyk in the head during a cash-in-transit operation between Otjiwarongo and Okahandja, then absconding with N$2.5 million.
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Tuesday 10 March
Namib Mills ready to conclude wage agreement with workers
Namib Mills and the Namibia Revolutionary Transport and Manufacturing Union have made meaningful progress in wage negotiations and reached broad agreement on substantive wage issues, but talks have stalled after the union introduced items outside the scope of the dispute. The industrial action, which began in January 2026 after months of failed negotiations, involved nearly 700 workers across multiple depots demanding higher wages, housing and transport allowances, and full December bonuses.
10 March 2026 · New Era →
Monday 9 March
Namib Mills strike enters ninth week with no agreement
Namib Mills workers represented by Naretu have failed to reach a wage deal with the food manufacturer despite four rounds of mediated negotiations, with the union citing threats of disciplinary hearings and what it calls company "arrogance." The company claims it has agreed on wage issues and is ready to end the lockout, but says the union has added demands outside the scope of wage negotiations and blames workers for unlawful strike conduct.
9 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 13 February
Former minister says contractors responsible for stigmatising HIV room labels
Former health minister Kalumbi Shangula said contractors placed labels on HIV treatment rooms during facility construction, and facility heads failed to remove them after handovers, contrary to ministry policy against such labelling. The current health minister has raised concerns about the practice, though HIV activists warn that removing labels without broader system changes could create service delivery problems in already-stretched facilities.
13 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 23 January
Parliamentary videographer records 28 years of Namibian democracy
William Ian van Wyk, a systems controller and videographer for the National Assembly for 28 years, ensures all parliamentary proceedings are captured visually for the public record. His work maintains neutrality across all political affiliations and creates a historical archive of Namibia's legislative progress for future generations.
23 January 2026 · New Era →