The newly appointed interim executive chairperson of the National Youth Council (NYC), Patience Masua, said young people must take ownership of the council and emphasised their commitment to restoring confidence in the institution’s mandate. The youth leader was appointed interim executive chairperson by education minister Sanet Steenkamp, following the resignation of Kennedy Kariseb in December...
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Uushona amplifying sports education globally
Jacobina Uushona has carried the Namibian flag on the basketball court and represented the nation in global sports administration, becoming the country’s first graduate of the Dream Together Master (DTM) programme and helping reshape the future of sport at home and beyond. The DTM Programme is a global graduate initiative designed to nurture future leaders...
Empowering Namibia’s next generation of engineers
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...
Strategic, Vocal, Global: Namibia’s diplomatic footprint in 2025
As 2025 comes to an end, it is worth noting that Namibia strategically positioned itself as a key and reliable partner in both multilateral and bilateral relations, continuing shaping its diplomacy to ultimately support national development. It all started on 21 March 2025, a momentous Friday when Namibia stood still to witness the swearing in...
YCEN shapes next generation of engineers
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, according to the Young Consulting Engineers of Namibia (YCEN). YCEN is a forum for young professionals operating under the Association of Consulting Engineers of Namibia (ACEN),...
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Building mental resilience through bodybuilding
According to fitness coach Emily Erastus née Kandanga, bodybuilding has transformed far more than her physique as it has reshaped her entire mindset, cultivating a “no excuses” mentality that now influences every part of her life. Erastus said that through years of relentless consistency, she has learned patience, embraced discipline, adding that if she can...
Kevanhu’s passion for green tech and TVET
Solar Technician Kevin Kevanhu (20) has a deep interest in green technology, innovation and the role of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in driving Africa’s sustainable growth, particularly in Namibia. Born in Outapi, he chose the TVET route because he strongly believes that practical skills are key to Africa’s sustainable transformation. His goal...
Dreams need a solid foundation – Neumbo
The Chairperson of the Education and ICT committee in the Children’s Parliament, Gerson Neumbo, said that Namibia’s children do not ask for perfection, but rather request that the foundation being built by the government be strong and powerful enough to carry their dreams. Speaking at the commemoration of Children’s Day in Gaborone, Botswana, Neumbo said...







