The Best of Namibia campaign, created by Venture Media and Future Media and proudly sponsored by FlyNamibia, celebrated its first edition’s award ceremony at the end of July. This new public choice awards campaign sought to find the nation’s favourite businesses across various categories and industries. From a nomination phase where the public could nominate any Namibian businesses in predetermined categories, the Best of Namibia team shortlisted finalists in each category. All categories were then open to public voting. With thousands of votes received from you the public, the Best of Namibia was crowned and given the accompanying bragging rights. We’d like to thank our campaign sponsor, FlyNamibia, our auditors CRVW, as well as our individual category sponsors. The Best of Namibia will be back in 2025!
WINNERS
RETAIL
Best Fashion Retailer
Woolworths
Best Namibian-Made Fashion or Lifestyle Goods Retailer
Shilongo Leather
Best Supermarket for Your Essentials
Spar
Best Local Produce
Food Lover’s Market
Best Hardware Store
Pupkewitz Megabuild
Best Home Appliance Store
Nictus
Best Mall/Shopping Centre
The Grove Mall
BEVERAGE HOTSPOTS
Best Cafe/Coffee Shop
Slowtown
Best Shebeen/Neighbourhood Pub
Nico’s
Best Bottle Store
Metro Liquor
WEDDINGS & EVENTS
Best Wedding Venue
Droombos
Best Conference Venue
Droombos
Best Wedding/Event Caterer
Droombos
TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION
Best Hotel
Strand Hotel Swakopmund
Best Lodge/Safari Camp
Desert Grace
Best Bed and Breakfast/Guesthouse
Atlantic Villa Boutique Guesthouse
Best Campsite
Etosha Safari Camp
Best Weekend Getaway
Midgard
Best Glamping
Etosha Safari – Camping2Go
Best Travel Agent/Tour Operator
Gondwana Collection
VEHICLES & MOBILITY
Best New Car Dealership
Indongo Toyota
Best Second-Hand Car Dealership
Indongo Toyota Automark
Best Auto Repair Workshop
Indongo Toyota Windhoek
Best Panel Beaters
Star Body Works
Best Tyre Fitment and Automotive Centre
TrenTyre
Best Car Rental
Namibia2Go
Top Rideshare/Taxi Service or App
Yango
Best Bicycle Shop
CYMOT
PERSONALITIES & ICONS
Best Local Sports Hero
Christine Mboma
Best Namibian Musician
Gazza
Best Local Band
One Blood
LIFESTYLE
Best Sports & Recreation Centre
MTC Dome
Top Neighbourhood Gym
Virgin Active
Best Spa and Wellness Centre
Younique Day Spa
Best Nail Tech
Classic nails by Helvi
CHARITIES
Education and Youth Development
Drought Relief Namibia
Health and Wellness
CAN – Cancer Association of Namibia
Environmental Conservation
Drought Relief Namibia
Social Services and Community
Development
Charity Work Havannah
Advocacy and Awareness
CAN – Cancer Association of Namibia
Animal Welfare
SPCA Windhoek
FOOD & DINING
Best Family Restaurant
Spur
Best Asian or Sushi Restaurant
Cape Town Fish Market
Best Seafood Restaurant
Cape Town Fish Market
Best spot to go for a Pizza
Goodfellas
Best Deli
Hartlief
Best Kapana Vendor
Dolce & Kapana
Best Ribs
Spur
Best Steak Restaurant
Butcher’s Block
Best Slap Chips
OK Baines
Best Burger
Rocco Mamas
Best Place to Buy Biltong
Wilhelmstal Padstal
SERVICES
Best Bank
First National Bank
Best Short Term Insurer
Old Mutual
Best Health and Medical Services
Lady Pohamba Private Hospital
Best Pharmacy
Dischem
Best Network Provider
MTC
Best Courier Service
Nampost
EDUCATION
Best Pre-Primary/Day Care Centre
Pikkie Paradys
Best Primary School
Pioneerspark Primary School
Best High School
WHS
Best Higher Education Centre
NUST
