Urban Friction, originally established as an outdoor climbing facilitator, has evolved into a pivotal force in Namibia’s climbing scene under the new leadership of David Bishop. Since taking over in March, he has infused fresh energy into the company, focusing on expanding both Urban Friction and the popularity of sport climbing across the country. After...
Every Maria and Dantago has a podcast these days. It is ridiculous, but hey, in 2024, they will accuse me of ‘gatekeeping. Gatekeeping is such a terrible thing in an unregulated industry, where once again, every Magdalena and Tjivetje can just get up and be an artist. This includes the talentless ones, and those who...
Here is a thing I learned only about a year into my journey as a content creator. Finally referring to myself as a creative – I am somewhat fashionable. Adding the word ‘somewhat’ may appear to be an attempt at humility in this case, but it is a safety net I almost always set for...
KHORIXAS – Welcoming us to her sanctuary while carrying her granddaughter on her hip and accompanied by her sons, Dina Namubes gave journalists a tour of the Môrewag Campsite and Safaris. Situated in the former Damaraland in the heart of Môrewag communal village, Kunene region, the 23.5 ha campsite is an embodiment of heritage and...
Iuze Mukube The Youth Brickmaking Project was launched in Walvis Bay late last month, and aims to create employment opportunities for the youth. This initiative is spearheaded by the African Councillors Social Development Association (ACSDA). Erongo governor Neville Andre said the ACSDA deserved recognition because by providing young people with the skills and resources needed...
Founded and led by youth activists, Wakapinya Environmental Education has emerged as a beacon for environmental stewardship in Namibia. Their mission is to empower communities to embrace sustainable living practices, enhance food security, and combat poverty through education and awareness. Ester Haikola-Sakaria, founder of the organisation, said Wakapinya envisions a world where every individual takes...
Florian Marembo, a beneficiary of the Young African Leaders Initiative (Yali) Regional Leadership Centres (Yali-RLC) programme at the University of South Africa (UNISA), emphasised that young people must diversify beyond their attained qualifications. “I learned the importance of diversifying avenues to success beyond academic qualifications,” he stated. He said alternatives such as entrepreneurship and leadership...
The sixth edition of the 2024 Influential Youth Summit brought together over 90 young Namibians at the Unam Rundu campus to discuss pressing issues affecting the youth, share innovative ideas, and develop strategies for a better future. Hosted in the Kavango East region on Saturday, the summit aimed to empower young leaders with the knowledge...
Long ago, underneath a yellow acacia tree, a redheaded green fly had smashed one of its see-through wings against the dancing branches. A small episode in the Kalahari that wouldn’t be overheard because of the angry wind threatening to dig up the papery tree. The crystal wing was not wholly off though. The green fly...
Growing up in an entrepreneurial environment led Martin Pandu Nankela to create a platform for young potential entrepreneurs to acquire the necessary information to set up businesses. The 29-year-old founder of Business Summit Namibia said the idea was initiated during the Covid-19 pandemic to encourage people to tap into business, and for those with small...