Young people came together on Saturday in Windhoek to tackle littering within the community to advocate for environmental preservation. Spearheaded by Tukwatha Youth Organisation and the Environmental Investment Fund (EIF), the clean-up campaign was held under the theme ‘Leaders Get Their Hands Dirty with the Youth Cleaning’. Benedict Libanda, CEO of EIF, highlighted the organisation’s...
Headspring Investments, the Namibia Institute of Mining and Technology (NIMT) and K Neumayer Civil Contractors have teamed up to train and employ 20 youth from Leonardville, Namibia. The project, which was launched in 2024, selected 20 young individuals from Leonardville for a special six-months training course in a range of technical vocations. NIMT, known for...
Inomuinjo Kapimbi, a dedicated young Namibian environmental advocate and founder of the Schools Environmental Club (SEC), has once again taken significant steps towards creating a sustainable future. His latest focus is on younger learners nationwide, with the introduction of the SEC Primary Schools’ initiative. This programme intends to spark an understanding of environmental conservation and...
MTC Trivia Summer awarded three brand new vehicles to lucky winners of the MTC Trivia Competition, which ran from 2 December 2024 to 2 March 2025. Eneas Mulike (Windhoek), Edward Gei-Aibeb (Gocheganas) and Bind Penti-Ziipo (Walvis Bay) received keys to their brand-new cars on Thursday at MTC headquarters in Windhoek. Mulike scooped the first prize...
In celebrating Namibia’s 35th independence anniversary and the swearing-in of the country’s first female president, the Namibian National Symphony Orchestra Concert is set to make a return. The concert, which was last held in 2022, is slated for 19 and 22 March at the National Theatre of Namibia (NTN). The musical showcase will be conducted by...
Elaine Engelbrecht, who was crowned Miss Teen 2024 in Lüderitz, has reached a significant point in her journey, becoming not only a beauty queen but also a champion of personal growth and community enhancement. Sharing insights into her journey, Engelbrecht said being crowned Miss Teen Namibia 2024 has been a life-changing experience. It has given...
Namibia has experienced a notable increase in the popularity and success of music, as well as cultural and youth festivals in recent years. Each of these events contributes to the support of local talent, the promotion of small businesses and celebration of the nation’s rich cultural heritage. Spanning from vibrant urban areas to serene rural...
Nasilele Mbanga is a 27-year-old nurse at Nankudu District Hospital, located approximately 120 kilometres west of Rundu, who exemplifies that genuine community service transcends fame and recognition. She is a devoted civil servant who personifies care, compassion and unwavering commitment to the noble profession. Her journey into nursing was motivated by a profound aspiration to...
More than 150 students received financial assistance from the Mineworkers Union of Namibia (MUN), in collaboration with the Namibia Mineworkers Investment Trust (NAMIT) and NAM-MIC. The 157 beneficiaries were granted funding through the NAMIT EduFund Grant. Beneficiaries were selected from a pool of 170 applicants. Tjambiru Maripundua, a beneficiary and law student, shared his gratitude...
The capital is preparing for its annual Windhoek Annual Cultural Festival and excitement is evident among residents and visitors alike. The festival (WACF) is slated for 22 to 25 May, at the Independence Stadium.This year’s festival will be a grand celebration of Namibia’s rich cultural heritage, artistic expression and social empowerment. Established in 2018, the...