As the global community strives to address the challenges posed by climate change, a sixth-grade student is making her contribution. Minsozi Muyoba (10), has developed a project titled ‘Carbon Emission Reduction’, which aims to decrease carbon emissions, and has earned her a silver medal at the recent National ScienceFair. In an interview with Youth Corner,...
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A’Felende launches on YouTube
Created by longtime friends Sally Jason and Leratho Kanime, ‘A’Felende’ is a gripping drama series that follows the lives of four Namibian women navigating personal and professional challenges in the city of Windhoek. The show stars a local cast, such as Fresh FM Radio presenter Charlene “Chazz” Mubita, TikTok sensation Mucky Haushona, breakout actress Otja Kooper,...
Gazza goes off on Iconic Music Fest organisers
Music lovers were disappointed when local artist Lazarus Shiimi, known as Gazza, failed to hit the stage at the Iconic Music Festival in Windhoek last weekend as was promised by event organisers, Mindscape Events. Gazza was part of the line-up of artists set to perform at the music event where South African artists Kwesta and...
BoN Steam bootcamps target 240 leaners
Mindsinaction, in collaboration with the Bank of Namibia (BoN), is expanding its bootcamps to reach a wider audience that is interested in exploring the exciting world of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (Steam). The second phase of the programme is targeting at least 240 learners from four schools across the country. These schools are...
Junior National Council kicks off
The third Junior National Council (JNC) kicked off on Monday in Windhoek, addressing pressing youth issues at both regional and national levels. The JNC serves as a voice for school-going youth, offering them a space to express their opinions, and debate matters affecting them. This year’s theme is ‘Educating a Namibian Child Fit for Agenda...
Haufiku bags another tourism award
Persistence, dedication, patience and hard work are some of the key traits Rosalia Haufiku, to which the first runner-up for Youth inTourism Innovation Challenge in Gaborone, Botswana, attributes her success. The electronics engineering student at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) came out on top with her project, ‘Secure Environmental Data Acquisition Portal’...
Mega, Meneer Cee clash over remix
A heated clash erupted between Namibian rapper Mega Slaughterhouse and South African amapiano artist Meneer Cee over the remix of the former’s song, ‘Pikkewyne.’ The controversy has sparked strong reactions from Namibian fans, who are rallying behind Slaughterhouse. The conflict was sparked by Mega’s discovery that Meneer Cee had released his (Mega’s) song on his (Meneer’s)...
Designers emblazon at Batho Fashion Week
Namibian fashion designers Armando van Wyk and Jody Claasen are representing the country at the prestigious Batho Fashion Week in Gaborone, Botswana. This significant opportunity was a result of the strategic partnership signed last year between MTC Windhoek Fashion Week and Batho Fashion Week, with the goal of fostering collaboration and strengthening ties in the...
Pensioner finds purpose in hat making
Pricilla Mukokobi Heather Erdmann Maria Beukes, a retiree, discovered a newfound passion in hat-making. Her journey into the world of millinery began unexpectedly while attending a wedding planner course in Johannesburg. Beukes (54) said business is good, and she is able to make a living through Ladyee hats. “I was intrigued by the hat-making course...
Namibian Designers to Showcase at Batho Fashion Week in Botswana
MTC Windhoek Fashion Week has announced that Namibian fashion designers Armando van Wyk and Jody Claasen will be representing the country at the prestigious Batho Fashion Week in Gaborone, Botswana, on 5 and 6 September. This landmark opportunity comes as a result of a strategic partnership signed last year between MTC Windhoek Fashion Week and...