+264 61 231063
40 Papagaienweg, Hochlandpark, Windhoek, Namibia
Est. 2000 — Namibia's Translation & Printing Specialists

Your partner for
certified translation
& printing services.

Certified translations for clients worldwide — European, Asian, and all 14 regional languages spoken across Namibia. Translated, certified, and printed under one roof.

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35+ Years Operating
14 Namibian Languages
20+ Languages. Worldwide.
Kandeshi Helena Vatuva-Shipepe — Managing Director
Operating since
Est. 2000
Formerly known as KHV-S Translation Services
Languages covered
20+
Namibian, European, Asian & more — worldwide
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Trusted by
Electoral Commission of Namibia
Ministry of Justice
I-TECH Namibia
R.A.J Investment CC
UNDP
SADC
Global Fund
Ministry of Health & Social Services
Office of the Prime Minister
City of Windhoek
University of Namibia
FAO
Ministry of Education
Nedbank Namibia
Walvis Bay Corridor Group
National Council of Namibia
Ministry of Mines & Energy
Electoral Commission of Namibia
Ministry of Justice
I-TECH Namibia
R.A.J Investment CC
UNDP
SADC
Global Fund
Ministry of Health & Social Services
Office of the Prime Minister
City of Windhoek
University of Namibia
FAO
Ministry of Education
Nedbank Namibia
Walvis Bay Corridor Group
National Council of Namibia
Ministry of Mines & Energy
About the Agency

A one-stop service
for every language
Namibia speaks.

"We coordinate the translation process. We have different sworn-in translators we have agreements with — they freelance through us. One stop for all languages."

Gems Printing and Translation Agency has been operating since 2000 — formerly known as KHV-S Translation Services — and coordinates a network of sworn, certified translators across all major language pairs.

Where individual translators handle one or two languages, Gems is the single contact that covers them all: from French and Mandarin to Oshiwambo and San. Law firms, government ministries, NGOs, and private clients receive translated, certified, and printed documents through one professional relationship.

Certified TranslationEvery translation includes a Certification of Accuracy, produced through our network of sworn translators for legal and official use.
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Document TranslationCertificates, qualifications, immigration documents, court submissions — translated and certified for any body.
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Interpretation ServicesProfessional on-site and remote interpretation for official proceedings, meetings, and events. Previous engagements include government bodies and international organisations.
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Transcription ServicesAccurate transcription of audio and recorded proceedings into written records. Previous engagements include legislative bodies and government institutions.
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Printing ServicesTranslated, certified, and printed as a complete package. One stop — no managing multiple contractors.
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Government & NGOPublic health advisories, election materials, citizen budgets, community outreach — all 14 regional languages covered.
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Remote & InternationalEmail submission, scan delivery, DHL for international clients. All of Namibia and beyond.
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"From the Kavango to the Karas, from Oshana to Hardap — every Namibian community deserves to be heard in their own language." Serving all 14 regions of Namibia since 2000

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Languages

Overview of
Language Coverage

Namibian Languages
Oshiwambo (Oshindonga & Oshikwanyama)
Otjiherero
Damara-Nama
Rukwangali
Silozi
Afrikaans
San Languages (Khoekhoegowab)
All 14 regional languages
European Languages
French
German
Italian
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
Greek
Dutch
Asian & Other
Mandarin Chinese
Arabic
Kiswahili
Hindi
Japanese
Zulu
Additional languages on request
What Clients Say

"The quality of service offered by Gems Printing and Translation exceeded our expectations — they give particular attention to detail no matter how big or small the project."

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Gems Printing & Translation Agency has been our preferred translations and proofreading partner since October 2018. They have partnered with us on projects that require proofreading and translation to various languages for clients including the Global Fund, Ministry of Health and Social Services, Ministry of Education, and Ministry of Urban and Rural Development. The quality of service exceeded our expectations — they give particular attention to detail no matter how big or small the project was. I have no objection in recommending Gems Printing and Translation Agency to any institution that wishes to adopt their services.

Moses M. MwaleExecutive Director — R.A.J Investment CC, Windhoek
Written reference letter · March 2023
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This serves to confirm that Gems Printing & Translations has successfully supplied the Electoral Commission of Namibia with the printing of posters and flyers and translation and interpretation services during the 2020/2021 and 2021/2022 financial years. Gems Printing & Translations delivered the goods and services within the specified period and as per the requested specifications. I would therefore recommend them to any organization that would like to use their services.

T.P. MujoroChief Electoral & Referenda Officer — Electoral Commission of Namibia
Official recommendation letter · March 2023
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Our Director
Kandeshi Helena Vatuva-Shipepe

Kandeshi Helena Vatuva-Shipepe

Managing Director & Founder

An educationist, business woman, and private consultant with over 35 years of experience in translation, interpretation, and language coordination across Namibia and the wider region.

Mrs. Vatuva-Shipepe founded the agency in 2000 under the name KHV-S Translation Services before renaming and expanding it to Gems Printing and Translation Agency in 2008. She oversees a network of sworn translators covering all major language pairs — European, Asian, and all 14 Namibian regional languages.

Under her leadership, the agency has served the Office of the Prime Minister, the Electoral Commission of Namibia, the Ministry of Justice, and international bodies including UNDP, SADC, UNESCO, and the Global Fund.

MA in Education — University of Bristol, United Kingdom
MBA — MANCOSA
Registered Close Corporation — CC/2010/2405
NamRA Tax Good Standing Certificate (valid 2026)
MSME Registered — Ministry of Industrialisation & Trade (valid 2027)

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Telephone & Fax
+264 61 231063
Fax: +264 88 622636
Mobile / WhatsApp
+264 81 124 2438
+264 81 124 2985
Email
gemstranslations2020@gmail.com
Address
40 Papagaienweg, Hochlandpark
Windhoek, Namibia
P/Bag 5553, Ausspannplatz

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