Best of Namibia 2024 Awarded

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