Young people from Khomasdal came together this week for a three-day workshop aimed at building their skills and preparing them for the world of work. The workshop was held at the Khomasdal constituency office, the event ran under the theme “Empowering Khomasdal youth for work and innovation.” The workshop was organised by third-year social work students...
“I still remember racing the sunset, balancing a bucket of water on my head, and clutching a bundle of firewood. In my village, light meant candles, warmth meant firewood, and study time ended when the flames burned out,” recalled Maria Kativa, a young woman from Kavango East. Those daily struggles pushed her to pursue a...
Eleven years ago, Wentworth Shipanga saw a gap in his community and decided to turn his skills into a business. Today, his company, Comfort Zone Trading CC, is a growing enterprise that specialises in large-format printing, design and clothing products. Shipanga started his business in 2014 with a simple vision, to create a brand that...
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are often called the backbone of Namibia’s economy. They create jobs, support households, and drive innovation in local communities. Yet behind the statistics are thousands of entrepreneurs battling financial pressures, high operating costs, and regulatory hurdles. Namibia has an estimated 40 000 SMEs, which together contribute about 12% to the...
Namibia’s green hydrogen project is slowly coming to light, but experts say the industry is still risky and still in its early stage. Last week, Namibia officially opened Africa’s first large-scale solar-powered green hydrogen facility under Cleanergy Solutions Namibia. In April, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah inaugurated the first N$600-million HyIron Oshivela Green Hydrogen Plant. Economist Rowland...
Lahja Nashuuta Farm Rustig, located near Dordabis in the Khomas region, has emerged as a model of success under Namibia’s land resettlement programme, demonstrating the true benefits of the programme. Once a vast stretch of undeveloped land, Farm Rustig has now been turned into a productive operation, with visible infrastructure, healthy livestock, and motivated farmers....
OSHIKANGO – Life is returning to Oshikango, the Helao Nafidi’s settlement that was on the verge of becoming a ghost town. After years of slow business, the streets are busy once more, with traders, shop owners and street vendors selling goods to eager customers. Situated near the Angola border, Oshikango is again teeming with activity....
Taimi Haihambo ONGWEDIVA – Ovanafikola vokoiputudilo aishe ya-IUM moshilongo, ova tameka oshivike shavo shomauliko opaipindi opamufyuululwakalo Omaandaxa. Nonande omauliko opaindi haa ningwa keshe odula, ei ohai kala omhito yakula noihafifa kovanafikola, shaashi vahapu ava ve na ohokwe nohole yongeshefa opo hava monene omhito yokungeshefa oinima yavo. Hilaria Ileni oo umwe womwaaava ve na outala, okwa...
Omukwatinghonga Gavin Gawanab okwa pewa ehandukilo leedula 57 neemwedi nhatu konima yokakuma komhangu yopombada yaWindhoek. Gawanab okwa monika ondjo mekwatonghonga loikando ihapu, ekendabalo lokukwata onghonga nokudenga oukadona nounona. Gawanab okwa holoka komesho yomupanguli Dinnah Usiku. Usiku okwa holola kutya omhangu iyi li omhinge novakwatinghonga. “Omhangu oya pumbwa okutuma etumwalaka lomondjila kombinga yovakwatinghonga. Nava shiive kutya...
Auleria Wakudumo Omukainhu weedula 36 okwa tulwa moipandeko eshi vati a twa nokudipaa kaume kohonda yaye weedula dihe shivike shaashi vati e ya oku va talela po meumbo lavo. Oshiningwanima eshi osha ningilwa kofaalama yedina Aussenkehr moBloka ititano, Olomakaya lwopo21h00 lwaapo. Nakufya okwa tongololwa oye Elricho Hendrinks. Edi oda kolekwa komupopiliko wopolifi Deputy Commissioner Kauna...