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The Namibian National Student Organisation (Nanso) in Khomas recently handed over winter essentials, including sanitary pads, to two families, whose homes burned down in the Kilimanjaro informal settlement in the capital.

As I’ve grown older over the years, one striking thing that I’ve noticed in people is that they ask the question ‘why’ less as they get older.

Eager to bring change in people’s lives, a young resident of Rehoboth fed over 70 children in her hometown over the weekend.

The Youth Power Group (YPG) is a group of young adults who focus on sharing practical guidance through mentorship, teaching life skills and tutoring to empower youth from all walks of life

The National Youth Service (NYS) recently paraded 351 Namibian youths through an initiative by the government to mould and instil patriotism and volunteerism as contributions to the cause of national development.

The only way for the youth to restore hope is by knowing they all have the ability to succeed.

Recently, I have indicated that I will start a column about poverty, its causes – but more importantly, what can be done to mitigate the causes of poverty. I appreciate the feedback on the first article that focused on poverty in general. 

Louis Du Toit has been selected to temporarily lead the Agricultural Bank of Namibia (Agribank) for three months as the board has embarked on a recruitment process of a new substantive CEO. Du Toit’s appointment as acting CEO follows the departure of Sakaria Nghikembua at the end of his five-year term at the end of last month. 

By the end of August, FlyWestair will be taking off twice a week to Rundu and three times a week to Katima Mulilo from their hub at Eros Airport in Windhoek. The Rundu flights will commence on 24 August while the Katima route will be added a day later. 

Retuura Ballotti has been confirmed as Bank Windhoek’s new Human Capital Executive, effective 1 July 2021. Her appointment was made by the bank’s Managing Director, Baronice Hans.