Residents of Oshakati have been without electricity since yesterday morning, with Oshakati Premier Electric (OPE) spokesperson Rautia Mwaala confirming that technicians are still working to resolve the issue, and no exact restoration time can be provided. NamPower earlier stated that the outage was caused by a fault on an OPE feeder, affecting three 11kV circuit...
Author: Paheja Siririka (Paheja Siririka)
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Meat and Beer Festival powered by passion
The Meat and Beer Festival recently hosted its 21st edition, suggesting the festival’s future looks bright despite being built purely on passion and community spirit, with little corporate financial backing. The organiser stated that the event’s steady growth and widespread popularity across the country demonstrate unwavering audience support. The festival was launched in 2022 and...
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Geingos dedicates honorary PhD to Geingob
It was a bittersweet moment for former first lady Monica Geingos as she was conferred with an honorary doctorate from the University of Johannesburg (UJ) this week. It was a dream that her husband, late president Hage Geingob, had long envisioned for her to attain her actual PhD beyond their office terms. She said, “This...
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Art sector needs urgent govt resuscitation – Njembo
Government funding, which should be the primary promoter and funding source for the arts, is quite limited, and the structures in place are not yet the most efficient, according to composer Galilei Njembo. The tenor stated that he is not sure whether it was the best approach to combine the ministries of education, arts and...
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Nakaambo: Evoking inspiration one story at a time
Bridging generational gaps and igniting topical conversations are at the core of ‘Candid Conversations with Robyn Nakaambo’. The podcast focuses on inspirational stories from industry experts who share their experiences, wins and lessons, aiming to encourage the audience to reach for the stars regardless of circumstances. “As a purpose-driven media personality and a woman in...
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#EmpowerToEarn ignites youth economic inclusion
The One Economy Foundation (ONE) recently launched #EmpowerToEarn, an initiative intentionally created to bridge the gap between skills development and economic participation. Executive Director of ONE, Pauline Thomas-Kahupi, noted that through evidence-based, long-term interventions that connect skills to income, such as #EmpowerToEarn, youth unemployment can be addressed. “Far too many of our young people continue...