The vice chairperson of the Erongo Regional Youth Forum, Stephanus Petrus, says rural communities are the backbone of the nation, rich in culture, tradition and resources, but face challenges, particularly when it comes to youth participation in decision-making processes. It is through empowering these community-led initiatives that can cultivate a sense of ownership, responsibility and...
The Namibia Youth Energy Forum (NYEF) has appointed Ndapewoshali Shapwanale, Lydia Mutindi Jacobs and Olavi Hangula as members of its Advisory Board to empower and engage the youth in Namibia’s energy sector. Shapwanale told Youth Corner yesterday that the energy sector has always shown the intentional inclusion of the youth in the industry. She said...
After a previous stint that resulted in him getting arrested due to non-compliance and not having the right documentation to perform in Namibia, Zambian songwriter, music producer and singer Yo Maps returned once again to the Land of the Brave to perform. He performed at Walvis Bay’s SteakHouse before coming back to Windhoek to fill...
LÜDERITZ – Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) vice chancellor Erold Naomab says the institution continues to progressively shape Namibia’s workforce. This, he said, is being done through the academia by equipping students with requisite industry skills and knowledge. He added that through collaboration between universities, industriy, and communities, they had ensured that Namibia...
The #BeFree Youth ambassador Rivaldo Kavanga said youth throughout the continent are characterised by sustainable development goals, which serve as a framework for survival and prosperity. The absence of these development goals would result in a lack of future opportunities, emphasising the necessity to advocate for these goals, as they represent a fundamental identity for...
Bernardus Steven |Haraǂgeib has been appointed as an expert on the Reference Group of the African Union Transitional Justice Policy (AUTJP). The AUTJP is the strategic framework for delivering Africa’s goal for inclusive and sustainable development. It guides the African Union member states that are emerging from conflict and repressive regimes to develop context-specific and...
A 29-year-old man was arrested on Monday at Otjiwarongo after allegedly stabbing his ex-girlfriend to death with an unknown object. According to a Nampa report, the deceased was identified by her close relatives as the 24-year-old Amanda Khuxas.
Deputy information minister Modestus Amutse says the Namibia Film Week is more than screening films, and goes beyond the scope of growth and empowerment. The Film Week, which started on 19 September 2024 is an initiative that speaks directly to the creative sector. Amutse said the flagship event hosted by the Namibia Film Commission continues...
International film director and content-creator Reggie Zaire says artists should reinvent themselves and find alternative ways of putting their music out there because videos are not as lucrative as they were 10 years ago. As he was engaging with Bertha Tobias on a podcast called The Spotlight recently, the creative said music videos are dead...
The government welcomed 85 Batswana of Namibian descent who were repatriated to the country at the /Gam area in the Otjozondjupa region. After 10 years of deliberations, Cabinet directed that the relocation of the Batswana of Namibian descent be carried out jointly by the ministries of land reform, immigration, and international relations and cooperation. The...