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...
After the semifinals of the MTC Maris Cup at Mariental Sports Field, Young African and African Stars are set to clash in the finals. The two teams will battle it out for N$1.5 million and a trophy. Both teams earned their places in the MTC Maris Cup finals following victories in the semifinals. Young African...
The Minister of Information and Communication Technology (MICT), Emma Theofelus, has announced plans to introduce YouTube monetization and digital payment solutions such as PayPal and Apple Pay in the country. The initiative aims to break the barriers that have been preventing Namibians from fully participating in the global digital economy. According to The Brief online...
At just 23 years old, Penomwaameni Natangwe is on a mission to reshape the mental health landscape in Namibia, particularly for young people. A clinical psychology student, author, and mental health advocate, Natangwe founded a mental health awareness campaign aimed at offering support, education, and resources to young people grappling with mental health issues. The...
The Bank of Namibia (BoN) yesterday unveiled a N$60 commemorative banknote to honour the late president Hage Geingob. The launch of the banknote forms part of the central bank’s proud tradition of issuing high-quality currency that the public and the region trusts and holds in high regard. The BoN decided to issue a N$60 denomination...
The Zambezi Girl Child Foundation was founded in 2018 to address pressing issues in the Zambezi region. One of the challenging issues is menstruation, which is often overlooked in the community. However, it is not the physical challenge that causes the problem – it is the stigma. Girls across the region do not attend school...
As Namibia’s unemployment rate soared to a staggering 36.9% in 2023, young Namibians are turning to entrepreneurship as a way to improve their livelihoods. With limited formal employment opportunities, many youths are becoming creative, starting small businesses and carving out new paths to financial independence. The Namibia Statistics Agency reported in January 2025 that the...