WINDHOEK - Besides his challenging upbringing, he managed to break through to fully explore his potential. This is the mechanical engineering graduate and author of the book Respect My Hustle, Sylvester Shapwa.
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Unemployed graduates initiate youth unemployment foundation
WINDHEOK - Some unemployed graduates have initiated a youth organisation, the Unique Empowerment and Employment Initiative Foundation (UEEIF) to combat unemployment among young people in the country.
Only three youth resolutions on land?
WINDHOEK - Only three of the 163 resolutions emanating from the just-concluded Second National Land Conference makes any reference, relates to or cater either for the youth and/or students.
Resettlement project: We need a forensic audit
The public debate on Namibia’s resettlement project and its ramifications refuses to recede in the background.
Zambezi residents urged to cooperate with indoor spraying teams
KATIMA MULILO - The Governor of Zambezi Region, Lawrence Sampofu has urged residents of the region to welcome spraying officials when they visit their homes for malaria spraying. Sampofu made these remarks during the celebration of wellness day in Katima Mulilo last week.
Luderitz resident wins new car
LÜDERITZ – Eliakim Iilende, 35, won a brand-new Hyundai Grand i10 from Spar through the competition My Spar Rewards that ran from July 24 to September 2, 2018.
Long, rough road to Vision 2030 – Kandjoze
WINDHOEK - The Minister of Economic Planning, Obeth Kandjoze, says the development path to Vision 2030 is a “long and rough way” which calls for accelerating the pace in a much steadier manner to attain the vision.
Namport donates N$40 000 to Luderitz school
LÜDERITZ - The port authority through its Namport Social Investment Fund (NSIF) has responded to an appeal for funds and availed N$40 000 that was used for the procurement of stationery and other educational materials to Brightstart Montessori School.
Law students visit orphanage
WINDHOEK - The University of Namibia’s Legal Aid Clinic recently visited the Megameno Centre, an orphanage home that looks after orphans and other vulnerable Namibian children.
Namibia Red Cross appoints new SG
WINDHOEK - The Namibia Red Cross Society (NRCS) has appointed Bernadette Bock as its secretary general, after the position became vacant following the resignation of its secretary general this year.