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Readathon Week gets donation boost
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Readathon Week gets donation boost

OTJIWARONGO – The Goethe-Institut Namibia once again took an active role in the national Readathon Week, an annual event held in September in schools and libraries throughout Namibia.  This initiative intends to promote the significance of reading among children and adults. In support of this cause, the Goethe-Institut contributed approximately 2 000 books from the...

Unam, Japan collaborate on research
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Unam, Japan collaborate on research

Two students from the University of Namibia (Unam) have travelled 14 092 kilometers to Japan, eager to broaden their horizons through the Sakura Science Exchange Programme.  David Nanhapo and Klaudia Mwatile have recently distinguished themselves as Namibia’s inaugural participants in this initiative.  They are pursuing postgraduate studies at Unam.  Nanhapo is a PhD candidate in...

Activist drives environmental change
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Activist drives environmental change

Inomuinjo Kapimbi, a dedicated advocate for environmental preservation, last week launched the Schools Environmental Club (SEC) initiative, which is designed to empower young students to serve as catalysts for environmental change.  Driven by a profound commitment to ecological issues, Kapimbi established the SEC initiative in March 2024.  It aims to inform students about environmental challenges,...

Short Story – A lake of milk
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Short Story – A lake of milk

Long ago when hairy roots used to grow atop the bushes, there lived Kangombo. Every reddish-yellow sunset, he hid in a moon-blocking cave, and swallowed white spider mites. One day, he looked at the stones and wished they could turn into goats. That morning, he hiked on a finger-like stone and shouted swear words. “I...

Naikete:   The sky is home …the story of a female military pilot
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Naikete:   The sky is home …the story of a female military pilot

Lahja Nashuuta Breaking barriers and thriving in a male-dominated sector, Linea Naikete is dominating the skies with grace, poise and humility as one of the youngest female military pilot in the Land of the Brave. Naikete (29) showed off her skills during the Namibian Defence Force (NDF) Airforce flyover parade at this year’s Heroes Day celebration...

Petrus scoops Rhodes Scholarship 
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Petrus scoops Rhodes Scholarship 

Michael Petrus, a 24-year-old founder of the Namibian Student Surgical Society, has been awarded the revered Rhodes Scholarship for the BLMNS (Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, and Eswatini) region for the year 2025.  He is set to commence his studies at the University of Oxford in October 2025, where he will join a diverse group of over...

Oshikandela stirs love for mathematics
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Oshikandela stirs love for mathematics

Mathematics transcends mere numerical figures. It encompasses critical thinking, creativity and innovation.  These were the sentiments during a visit by the Oshikandela team from Namibia Dairies at Ella Du Plessis High School.  The team was hosted by the school’s Mathematics Club. The event transcended mere enjoyment of Oshikandela’s delectable products.  It was a celebration of...

Short Story – The Flying Hotel (1957)
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Short Story – The Flying Hotel (1957)

Chief Karuru cried against the fabricating of a hotel near the skeletal dock at Shark Island. However, the exotic tycoons had started with the construction of the hotel at the sand-buried concentration camp. Strangely, the red bricks and glass-wall rooms looked a lot like gravestones.  A pack of moguls booked online to enjoy their fantasy...

Oshana debating champs bag N$500 000
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Oshana debating champs bag N$500 000

OSHAKATI – Oshana region on Monday welcomed home its regional debate team following a win of the Namport debate competition at the just-ended Maritime week in Walvisbay. The team scooped first position,winning N$500 000 in sponsorship and a floating trophy. In addition, each learner received N$5 000. The chief regional officer, Teopolina Hamutumua, who was...

Muyoba wins accolade in Russia
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Muyoba wins accolade in Russia

Namibian student Marcious Muyoba achieved victory in the Olympiad Tasks in International Relations during the fourth International Olympiad on Financial Security that was held in Russia recently.  She was part of the Namibian team that took part in the fourth International Olympiad on Financial Security.  The team comprised students andlecturers from the University of Namibia Namibia University...