Contact
The area code for Windhoek is 061. When calling Windhoek from outside Namibia do not put a '0' between the country code and the area code.
It is cheaper to buy mobile phone starter packs than rely on roaming. Starter packs, including SIM cards and airtime, can be purchased throughout the city at less than N$20. They will work throughout Namibia, except 'Switch' CDMA cards that only work in Windhoek.
There are a number of well-equipped Internet cafés in Windhoek.
Internet Cafe
Large number of computers with good connection speeds. Also has a few terminals for Skype calls.
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There is a laundry facility at the corner of Sam Nujoma Dr. and Hosea Kutako Dr. They charge by the weight of clothing and will usually have it done within two days. You can pay in advance for a fixed number of kilograms at a lower rate if you plan to be around for a while.
There is a grocery store supermarket in the Wernhil Centre at the Western end of the Post Street Mall which starts opposite the Central Post Office in Independence Avenue - look for the red clock tower and turn down the mall. Supermarkets in Namibia have just about anything you might want from back home, though the brand names may be different.
There is also a small outdoor market on the north side of Wernil next to the taxi rank and a souvenir market opposite South African Airways Independence Avenue. This is a good place to shop for souvenirs and wood carvings. Prices here will be a lot cheaper than in the shops. Feel free to negotiate.
Keep in mind that many places - shops, restaurants, and internet cafés included - are closed on Sunday or stay open only until 1 PM. Note also that alcoholic beverages beer and wine are also available in shops isn't sold after 19:00 weekdays and after 13:00 on Saturday through until Monday morning
There are three free-to-air television stations NBC TV, One Africa TV and TBN religious station, with CNN news each afternoon 13:00 - 14:00 on NBC TV, local news on NBC TV at 19:00 - 19:30 and local news on One Africa TV 19:30 - 20:00. One Africa TV also relays BBC World news in the mornings until approximately 10:00.
Radio Stations in English include NBC 92.6, Radio Wave 96.7, 99FM 99.00 and Kudu FM 103.5.
Radio Stations in German are NBC German Service 94.9