At just 12 years, Thomas Elago, a learner at Nautilus Primary School in Lüderitz, is using his passion for solar technology to lighten up his community. Residing in Area Seven settlement, he has gained attention for his ability to craft solar bulbs, repair broken radios and fix electrical issues. Elago said he discovered a knack...
Namibia’s dynamic DJ duo The Rhythm, renowned for their infectious blend of hip-hop and Afro House beats, recently electrified the after-party at the Durban July in South Africa. The Rhythm is made up of DJ Kido and DJ Sandile, who are known for their energetic performances and seamless mixes. The duo has rapidly risen...
Hedula Haukongo, a rising talent on the music scene, is causing a stir with his latest multi-lingual track titled ‘ HOU OP’ that’s gaining popularity in South Africa, where he’s currently studying. Born into a family with a mixed heritage and experiencing various neighbourhoods in Windhoek helped mould his passion for music. His musical journey began...
The long wait is ending tonight in Lüderitz, as one of the young contestants in Miss Teen will be the dubbed queen of all. Spokesperson of Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) Beaulah Boois-Beukes said the preparations for Miss Teen and Miss Namibia were so far going great. Lüderitz is a hub of excitement, as the jitters...
Young people have been encouraged to perform their civic duty and register to vote, and the over 700 cadets from the National Youth Service (NYS) have done their part. From a cohort of 750 registered recruits, 740 have registered to vote in the upcoming Presidential and National Assembly elections, slated for November this year. The...
Urban Friction, originally established as an outdoor climbing facilitator, has evolved into a pivotal force in Namibia’s climbing scene under the new leadership of David Bishop. Since taking over in March, he has infused fresh energy into the company, focusing on expanding both Urban Friction and the popularity of sport climbing across the country. After...
Founded and led by youth activists, Wakapinya Environmental Education has emerged as a beacon for environmental stewardship in Namibia. Their mission is to empower communities to embrace sustainable living practices, enhance food security, and combat poverty through education and awareness. Ester Haikola-Sakaria, founder of the organisation, said Wakapinya envisions a world where every individual takes...
Florian Marembo, a beneficiary of the Young African Leaders Initiative (Yali) Regional Leadership Centres (Yali-RLC) programme at the University of South Africa (UNISA), emphasised that young people must diversify beyond their attained qualifications. “I learned the importance of diversifying avenues to success beyond academic qualifications,” he stated. He said alternatives such as entrepreneurship and leadership...
South African businessman and founder of Bathu Shoes Theo Baloyi has said for a very long time, Africans have been consuming brands that are not from the continent. It is about time that narrative changes. The entrepreneur, who launched his shoe (sneaker) brand in 2015, said changing the habit of consuming products from elsewhere and...
Oriana Ribeiro, Namibia’s representative at the Miss Teen International 2024, unveiled her national costume on Saturday at the pageant’s preliminary rounds in Jaipur, India. The costume was inspired by the Sandhof lilies, native to the southern parts of Namibia. The Sandhof lily, characterised by its tall, slender stem and large, trumpet-shaped flowers, is renowned for...