Board member of the National Youth Council, 2016 Mandela Washington fellow and economic diplomacy and social development advocate, Ndahafa Hapulile, is among the seven Namibian representatives to the 2nd SADC Youth Forum which is set to take place from today till Friday in Mozambique. Southern Africa Youth Forum (SAYoF) is a regional platform for youths...
Since environmental health education is rapidly becoming a global priority, teacher and environmentalist Ester Haikola (26) is presently using her passion and knowledge to educate young people about environmental health. “I have realised how powerful education is and am using it as a tool to educate the young ones to be able to make crucial...
Aimed to promote upcoming and unrecognised artists, Hasai Youth Music Awards (HAYMAs) recently announced the nominees for the Music awards. The event, which is set to take place virtually in October, is the first of its kind. It seeks to uplift upcoming artists and be competitive, strengthening their foothold in the Namibian music fraternity and...
International model and youth activist Chelsi Shikongo raised N$ 20 000 to support Twaloloka fire victims. These funds were raised through her GoFundMe account. Shikongo, who is pursuing her modelling career abroad, has worked for notable companies such as Woolworths, Style Magazine, Truworths, Sorbet, First National Bank and Milan fashion. The day the blaze broke...
Versatile artist Shady Blacc, in his latest mixtape, titled ‘My soul is afro’, sheds light on the hitches black people go through. The artist, who made the rounds last year, said as an African, he has seen how black people are being oppressed around the world and therefore chooses to use his talent to spread...
Non-profit organisation, Namibia Environmental Health and Safety Education Project (NEHESEP) is on a mission to educate teachers and learners from across the country about the environment and health and safety in schools. Founded by Ester Haikola, the organisation was established last year to tackle environmental and health societal challenges through education. In an interview with Youth...
‘Miss Fabz Traditional Ginger Beer’ may seem like a regular ginger beer but it was brewed by logistics clerk and head chef, Fatima Rhode, who recently joined the brewing industry. A few months ago, Rhode started making traditional ginger beer in the comfort of her home which is slowly becoming a local favourite drink around...
Young entrepreneur Amakali Elifas, the founder of KalawaFresh brand, continues to inspire fellow youth through his brand. KalawaFresh, which simply means ‘stay fresh’, is one of the most trending brands in the country, mostly loved by youngsters. Elifas, who grew up in the northern part of the country in Oniipa, Ondangwa recently chatted to Youth Corner about...
After quitting music to taste waters from the mainstream business, musician turned entrepreneur Vladimir Le-Roy Winkler, also known as Quido, says getting where he is now is a dream come true. Youth Corner caught up with the flourishing entrepreneur, who is using his trials and tribulations to empower young people and aspiring entrepreneurs. “Being an entrepreneur...
Lekisha Alcock, well known as Kisha, a Grade 6 learner at St. Andrews Primary School, continues to positively impact the lives of her peers, as she tries to share her passion for dancing in hope of inspiring other young minds. Growing up in Windhoek, Alcock has always aspired to become a model from the age...