Year: 2021

Elago Kapuka, a 26-year-old self-proclaimed hustler, believes in the beauty of the struggle and wants to give hope to all people attempting to make a life for themselves.

One of my grade six teachers always used to say that every time you point a finger at someone, there are always three fingers pointing back at you. I have never forgotten her words, but have never really understood them either. I did live by their literal meaning and up to now, I hardly point with one finger. 

The Namibia National Students’ Organisation (Nanso) in partnership with local fishing company, Ketameko Fishing, recently donated N$14 500 to the Namutoni Primary School.

Mathilde Hinanifa, a student at the College of the Arts, is gearing up to represent Namibia at the maiden Miss Premium Africa beauty pageant.

The recent athletic exploits of Christine Mboma, Beatrice Masilingi and the Paralympians prove the “I can do it” spirit of the Namibian youth.

From being appointed as the deputy minister of information and technology at 23 to being recognised as the youngest deputy minister on the continent, Emma Theofelus continues to use her voice to champion causes that affect the lives of African youth.

The lack of recreational facilities for children and young adults in Ondangwa leaves them to wander the streets and/or be up to no good.

Arysteq Asset Management, a local asset management company, recently launched a first of its kind global equity fund for Namibia.

The KFC branch in Rundu has moved to a drive-through premises, offering ease of access for their patrons without having to stand in a queue.

Acontinued weak economic environment coupled with the prevailing low interest rate environment due to Covid-19 impacted Standard Bank Namibia (SBN)’s results with profit after tax declining by 16.5% compared to the prior period. This is according to the bank’s interim financial statements for the six months ended 30 June 2021 released last week.