Namibian Sun facts for kids
| Type | Daily newspaper |
|---|---|
| Owner(s) | Namibia Media Holdings |
| Founded | 2007 |
The Namibian Sun is a daily newspaper from Namibia. It's a type of newspaper called a tabloid, which means it often has a smaller size and focuses on easy-to-read stories. This newspaper is printed every day.
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About the Namibian Sun Newspaper
The Namibian Sun started on 20 September 2007. When it first began, it printed 36,000 copies each day. Since 2010, it has been published daily, meaning you can find a new copy every day of the week.
What Languages Does It Use?
The newspaper mainly publishes its articles in English. However, some pages are also written in Oshiwambo. This helps the newspaper reach many different readers in Namibia.
Who Reads the Namibian Sun?
The Namibian Sun is made for young adults, typically those aged 18 to 40. It aims to provide news and stories that are interesting and important to this age group.
Who Publishes the Newspaper?
The Namibian Sun is published by a company called Namibia Media Holdings. This company used to be known as Democratic Media Holdings. They are a big media group in Namibia.
Other Newspapers by Namibia Media Holdings
Namibia Media Holdings also publishes two other newspapers. These are the Allgemeine Zeitung and Die Republikein. Each of these newspapers serves a different group of readers:
- The Allgemeine Zeitung is for people who speak German.
- Die Republikein is for people who speak Afrikaans.
- The Namibian Sun focuses on readers who speak English.
This way, Namibia Media Holdings makes sure that many different language groups in Namibia can get their news from their newspapers.
