ONGWEDIVA – Running a business is no small task. Raising a family is even harder. Doing both while caring for a visually impaired sibling it the daily reality of Sophia Shilongo, a woman from northern Namibia. She has quietly built a name for herself in the traditional food business. What started as a small table...
Nedbank Namibia hosted its Future of Business conference yesterday in Windhoek, endorsing its commitment to supporting local, owner-managed businesses. The event brought together entrepreneurs, startups and small to medium enterprises (SMEs) to focus on key areas that drive business success, including leadership, communications, human resources and information technology. The conference is part of Nedbank’s new...
Inside a small classroom filled with bright, enthusiastic faces, Junior Primary teacher Gelda Waterboer, a teacher at Rogate Primary School in Otjiwarongo, is doing more than just teaching the fundamentals of reading and writing – she is shaping futures. Waterboer became a social media sensation when a video of her teaching her learners a song...
Namibia’s own Elaine Engelbrecht, crowned Miss Teen Namibia 2024 in July in Lüderitz, is preparing to represent the country at the Miss Teen International 2025 pageant in India from 23 to 31 August. She is set to leave today for India today. Engelbrecht will be flying the Namibian flag high as she competes with teenagers...
The European Union has once again brought the magic of cinema to Namibia through the EU Film Festival, showcasing local and European talent. This year, three Namibian films will be showcased alongside nine European productions from countries like Denmark, Spain, Germany, France, Italy, Portugal, Austria, Finland and the EU delegation. Among the highlights is a...
Minister of Works and Transport Veikko Nekundi yesterday called on all government ministries to stop buying foreign goods when the same products are available in Namibia. Speaking during a morning visit to Dinapama Manufacturing and Supplies, the minister said it is now a government directive that all ministries purchase locally made goods from government stores...
The whistle blows, the court goes quiet for a moment, then the action begins and passes fly, players move fast, and all eyes are on the ball. That’s netball, fast, exciting, and all about teamwork and discipline. For 19-year-old Godlove Victor, netball is more than just a sport. It’s something that changed her life and...
What started as a humble food business from home has grown into a beacon of hope and empowerment in Windhoek’s Wanaheda settlement. Emilia Ndaamakunye Otto, a chef by profession, founded Wazombia Kitchen in 2021, just after the Covid-19 pandemic. The name ‘Wazombia’ means ‘welcome,’ and that’s exactly what her business represents, a warm, welcoming space where...
In the busy streets of Golgotha, Windhoek, the sound of hammers and saws echoes from a small workshop. Inside, two men, a father and a son, Muhota Lucien Lukenge and Mainel Lukenge (19), work side by side. Their business, Lucyman Shop, is their way of surviving, dreaming and building a future. Originally from the Democratic Republic...
The Bank of Namibia is working on a new system that will use artificial intelligence (AI) to track how banknotes move across the country. Speaking at an Annual Economic Reporting Workshop on Monday, Sencia Kaizemi-Rukata, director of currency management and banking operations at the central bank, said the system is needed because the bank currently...