Johannes Shiwombolo started making cleaning detergents at his home in Okuryangava, he had no factory, no shop shelves and no big money behind him. What he had were buckets, raw chemicals, and a dream that refused to die. Today, that small home operation has grown into a manufacturing business that employs four people and puts...
At a time when many young people are struggling to find work, Miti Muchaka an entrepreneur is creating jobs through determination, discipline, and self-belief. Muchaka, a young businessman from Katima Mulilo in the Zambezi region, is the founder and director of Kong Investment CC, a company he started in August 2022. Today, the business operates...
As of next week Monday, 19 January 2026, all Schengen visa applications previously handled directly by the German Embassy will be processed exclusively through an external service provider called TLS Contact. This development will see the total Schengen Visa application fee increase by about N$500 because in addition to the visa fee, applicants will now...
Darius van Zyl has taken over the helm as the new Head of private bank & wealth at Standard Bank Namibia, effective 5 January 2026. Van Zyl brings over 15 years of experience spanning in finance, corporate and international tax consulting, strategic leadership, and banking. A registered member of the Namibia Institute of Professional Accountants,...
The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) recently undertook an official mission to Côte d’Ivoire, led by OPEC Fund president Abdulhamid Alkhalifa, to further strengthen strategic cooperation with the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and advance joint efforts to support sustainable development across Africa. A highlight of the visit was the AfDB–OPEC Fund...
The Young Consulting Engineers of Namibia (YCEN) believes that an engineering association plays a powerful and transformative role in the academic journey of university students, serving as both a platform for growth and a bridge to real world opportunities. YCEN is a forum for young professionals operating under the Association of Consulting Engineers of Namibia...
Monika Amunyela Maveja Maombokere (23) is building a ministry through fashion. Born and bred in Okanguindi in the Okakarara constituency, Maombokere is a young Christian entrepreneur and the founder of ‘The Cross Culture,’ a faith-based clothing brand. Maombokere’s journey into clothing design began when she recognised the power of fashion as a form of communication. ...
Predestined Girls a community initiative supports young girls from low-income backgrounds with sanitary pads and basic hygiene products. The project also encourages and empowers girls to believe in themselves and stay in school. The founder, Helena Shigwedha said the initiative started in 2021. It first began in Omaruru, where a small group of girls received...
Monika Amunyela “Leadership begins with service long before it carries titles,” said Christoph Ndengu. Youth leadership in Namibia often risks being reduced to an idea, but figures like Christoph Halolye Ndengu demonstrate how young leaders can operate meaningfully within governance systems. His role in leadership began during his high school years, where he served as...
Auleria Wakudumo Minista wehongo, oungoba, omaudano novanyasha Sanet Steenkamp okwa shivifa elunduluko moidjemo yekonaakono lomudo 2025, eshi oidjemo yondodo 11(Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary Level) oshoyo oNamibia Senior Secondary Certificate Advanced Subsidiary (NSSCAS) aishe ya shuna pedu neepelesenda dinini. Steenkamp okwa holola kutya eepelesenda dovahongwa ovo va pita oilongwa ivali moihongwa itatu oyo hai ningwa...