Josefine Amutenya, a registered nurse in northern Namibia, is dedicated to empowering the girl child through her skills, compassion and personal experiences. A native of Oshondo in Ombalantu, she grew up with minimal material possessions but a profound sense of empathy. “My mother didn’t have much, yet she always emphasised the value of sharing. I...
Author: Pricilla Mukokobi (Pricilla Mukokobi )
Namibiab ǂnuwiǁkhāsen ge ra tsēdīhe
Bank Windhoeks ge ǁîs di ǁguiǂgāsens Namibiab ǂnuwiǁkhāsib tsî !hao!nāsi ǁnaetina omkhâis dib di !nāmâba xu, ǁîs di ǀōǁaisa Ams di ǁkhawa unu!nâhe tsî ǁkhaeǁnâhes di hōhō!nâs ǁnāti ī ǀnûgus disa ge mâi-ai!â, nēs ge ‘Ī ǁkhā i a marisâuǂgae-e ǀnamsa?’ ti hâ ǀasa ǂgaiǂams !naka. Nē ǀnûgus ge !hūǁî ǀkhō-aona ǁnāti i !ēsa ra...
Heritage to sprout at /Ae //Gams Arts & Cultural Festival
The City of Windhoek is gearing up for the /Ae //Gams Arts & Cultural Festival, scheduled for 25 and 26 April. To launch the festivities, a pre-festival celebration took place on Saturday at the Paaltjies Brakwater Recreational Area, attracting residents for a day of enjoyment, culture, and community spirit. The event showcased a blend of...
Namibian creatives celebrated
In line with its dedication to promoting Namibian arts and culture, Bank Windhoek has introduced the Brand Song Remix Campaign competition within its new initiative, ‘Is it possible to love a Bank?’ The competition offers local artists a chance to showcase their creativity which gives them a chance to walk away with cash prizes. The...
FNNC pays tribute to Papa Wemba
The Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre (FNCC) will honour the legendary Jules Shungu Wembadio Pene Kikumba, famously known as Papa Wemba, with a captivating performance that is sure to inspire fans of rumba music. This year’s tribute on 25 April promises an evening rich with vibrant rhythms from Central Africa and the Indian Ocean, uniting music lovers...
Selecting a lasting and fulfilling career …annual expo guides youth to choose the right job
The chief executive officer of one of the biggest insurers in the domestic economy has emphasised the importance of guiding learners through the often-overwhelming process of choosing a lasting and fulfilling career. Tertius Stears, chief executive officer of Sanlam Namibia, on Wednesday evening reaffirmed his company’s commitment to supporting the careers’ expo, and empowering young...
Civil society celebrates participants
The Empowering Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), Women, Youth and Marginalised Communities as Equal Partners in Democracy (ECSO) celebrated the accomplishments of its 55 participants. The project is funded by the European Union (EU). These individuals successfully completed three essential training modules: Operational and Administration Management, Financial Literacy as well as Youth Engagement and Empowerment. The...
Youth NGO fight against climate change
Considering the global climate crisis, a group of young Namibians have taken matters into their own hands. The Green Climate Awareness Foundation (GCAF), a youth-led non-governmental organisation (NGO), is leading the charge in educating and empowering communities to take action against climate change. The organisation was founded in 2023, emerging from a grassroots’ initiative started...
MTC 4 Life aids unemployed youth
More than 250 unemployed young Namibians from the Erongo, Hardap, Omaheke and Zambezi regions have applied to join the MTC 4 Life project for specialised business training and seed capital support. Launched in 2023, the MTC 4 Life Project is a youth employment and skills empowerment initiative that has trained 91 young individuals to date,...
BoN declares record-breaking N$720 million dividend
The Bank of Namibia (BoN) has made history by paying out a record-breaking dividend of N$720 million for the 2024 financial year. This represents a significant increase of over 40%, compared to the N$511.47 million declared in 2023. It marks the first time in the central bank’s history that such a substantial dividend has been...