Republikein

Windhoek, Khomas, NamibiaAfrikaans

As Namibia’s longest-running Afrikaans-language daily newspaper, this publication serves as a primary source of news and commentary for the nation's Afrikaans-speaking community. Based in Windhoek, it is noted for its extensive coverage of local politics, socio-economic issues, and agricultural news, maintaining a significant influence on the country's public discourse.

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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.