Once upon a time, an orange ant crawled towards the yellow ant. They hugged and high-fived. “What if we could fly?” said the orange ant, looking skyward. “That’s deadly,” said the yellow ant, scolding him for the strange dream. “Be careful, you’ll go mad,” said the yellow ant, threatening to end the minute-long friendship. “Let’s...
Matheus David Delta Secondary School will represent Namibia at the regional finals of the ExxonMobil Foundation STEM Africa Project to be held on 29 September 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa. According to a media release by the ExxonMobil Foundation, in partnership with JA Africa and Mindsinaction STEAM Centre, approximately 3 000 students from Namibia,...
Hilma Nalupe Jobina Shovaleka (13) has stepped into the literary world with the launch of her debut book, ‘The Aliens’, which was officially unveiled last week. Her journey as a young author began in grade 3, when she started writing during aftercare while waiting for her mother to pick her up. Driven by her fascination...
Monika Amunyela Kaylah Cordom is a theatre girl, novelist, filmmaker and architecture student. Cordom, a youth ambassador for the AfriFOODlinks programme in Namibia and deeply invested in advocacy, is a founding member of the Inner Girl Foundation, working to uplift and support young women. “I wanted to give back to my female sisterhood and support...
Rudolf Gaiseb Learning a new language, a new dance, or watching a step-by-step tutorial on how to fix your car engine, content hubs have evolved into ‘open universities’ where anyone can learn anything at no cost. Regardless of age, anyone can leverage the educational aspects of content platforms like YouTube. Social media analysts suggest it...
Pinehas K Pinehas 24-year-old young entrepreneur Anna Ndapewa Nghishiiko decided not to let her culinary, planning and logistical skills go unused. She dared to try the entrepreneurship space and established her own food catering business, following her love for cooking and servicing people. “I enjoyed preparing meals for family and friends, and over time, I...
At 28-years-old, Gabriel Shikongo is using a childhood lesson from his grandmother to fight deforestation and improve farming in Namibia. Shikongo, a trained police officer and former University of Namibia student, remembers how his grandmother used ash in the mahangu field to keep away pests and keep the soil fertile. That memory inspired him to...
Namibia’s mining industry is undergoing rapid transformation. New investments are flowing in, digital tools are reshaping operations, and policy debates rightly focus on how Namibians can capture more of the value beneath the soil. During such pivotal moments, workers need a union that is present, principled, and pragmatic. Since I was elected General Secretary of...
Rebuilding financial health after a default, primarily once a judgment has been obtained or assets have been repossessed and auctioned, can be daunting but achievable. With the right strategies and commitment, individuals and small businesses can recover, enhance their credit scores, and regain trust with financial institutions. The following are a few hints and tips...
We have failproof early-warning systems for natural disasters such as typhoons, hurricanes, tsunamis, earthquakes, tornadoes, and volcanic eruptions. Satellites and advanced monitoring technologies allow us to take timely precautions and avert potential tragedies. Travelling by airplane is widely regarded as one of the safest modes of transportation. Aviation is heavily regulated worldwide, with strict safety...