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...
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...
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,...
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...
Soon after her inauguration, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced the consolidation of 21 ministries into just 14. This move signalled a shift in the government’s approach to administrative efficiency as the decision, part of a broader strategy to tighten the fiscal belt, aims to streamline operations, reduce redundancy, and create a more cost-effective government. Economic analyst...
The Satoka Multicultural Group is all about bringing people together through the joy of dance and cultural sharing. Founded in Windhoek in 2023, the group hopes to unite individuals from various backgrounds with a shared passion for dance, music, and storytelling. The vibrant group is dedicated to promoting creativity and harmony while challenging tribalism, encouraging...
Three Namibian films – ‘Lukas’ by Phillipe Talavera; ‘Skeleton Coast’ by Mondjila Studios and the ‘Walvis Tale’ by Tim Hubschile – have been nominated for the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards in Nigeria. The nominations demonstrate Namibia’s commitment to growing the film industry, and sharing Namibian stories with the continent. Director of ‘Lukas’, Talavera said...
Singer and songwriter Alta Ouses is making waves beyond borders. She started her singing journey at a young age, releasing her first single in 2015. Her professional career officially took off in 2018 in Namibia, where she began to shine on the local music scene. Over the years, she has collaborated with talented artists across...
Over 12 000 students in remote areas across Namibia now have reliable internet access. This is facilitated through Eduvision, an innovative e-learning initiative that provides dependable internet connectivity to underserved Namibian schools, thereby facilitating digital education. This is in collaboration with Paratus Namibia. Executive chairman of Paratus Group Barney Harmse said the alliance came to...
The Namibia United Youth Organisation convened young leaders from across the country on Sunday to discuss the newly-appointed Cabinet and outline the youth’s expectations for effective governance as well as sustainable development. With the nation’s future in focus, participants highlighted the crucial need for accountability, representation and proactive engagement from the Cabinet. During the discussion,...