Kavetja Ngaizuvare Mekere Veii-Katjiuongua, a passionate advocate for youth empowerment, founded the Empowerment Pathways Foundation recently to uplift Namibia’s underserved youth. He draws inspiration from his experience with racial discrimination at a private school he attended. The organisation aims to provide youth with tools and resources they need to succeed, addressing issues such as limited...
Youth Corner
Poem – Corona memoirs
Rudolf Gaiseb The retrenchment fosters a great deal of resentment. Every day, there is a loss of an element. Working hard to become eminent. As patients die at the hands of treatment. I know, dear. It’s not clear. Every eye is full of fear. People ask: ‘Why couldn’t we hear it from a seer?’ But...
Jerobiam transforms local agriculture
Johannes Jerobiam, a skilled horticulturist from Ekuku area in the Oshana region, is helping transform the local agriculture scene with his expertise in propagating and grafting fruit trees. While growing fruit trees from seeds typically takes years to bear fruit, he uses innovative techniques like grafting and air layering to speed up the process. By...
Ngesheya beams of being a proud welder
Daniel Ngesheya (23) was over the moon as he received a brand new welding machine this week, a vital piece of equipment he will make sure he optimally utilises to create amazing work to sell to his clients. Ngesheya and others are some of the beneficiaries who received start up kits to boost their business...
Financial literacy workshop to empower youth
Helena Nesto, a financial guru, is set to host a financial literacy workshop aimed at empowering the youth to make informed financial decisions during the upcoming festive season. The workshop, scheduled for 7 December in Windhoek, will provide attendees with practical tools and strategies to manage their finances effectively. It will explore crucial topics such...
Students dominate Ballerina Hackathon
Students from the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) excelled at the recently held 2024 Ballerina Hackathon, taking first, second, and third places. Ballerina is an open-source programming language for cloud-native development, designed to simplify the use, combination, and creation of network services. The event, collaboration between NUST and leading software company WS02, challenged...
Short Story – Aids
The princess of Musarakuumba stood 2.7 metres from head to foot, and weighed 150 kilogrammes. Recently, she lost so much weight that her needle-thin legs couldn’t carry her lorry-size upper body. Her legs had become toothpick-thin, and she emptied food through the watery stool. Immediately, the grey-haired woman placed her on a magic carpet. They dragged...
Supporting the youth in climate change
Selected Eco Champions received customised training and mentorship to enhance their skills in driving change, to boost their climate projects. Three Namibians, Julia Heita, Saara Hango, and Mbitjita Kavari attended the Eco-Champions Summit in Kenya from 25 to 29 November, where they met and collaborated with other changemakers from across Africa. Other representative were from Nigeria, Sierra Leone,...
Yewe’s educational album set to inspire youth
Iuze Mukube Yewe, the dynamic duo that captured hearts with their passionate lyrics and beautiful harmonies on their debut album, are back with a new sound and a motivational message. The second album was released last week, and the combo comprises Ndaudonya Fillipus (29), also known as Monya, and his brother Phillipus Kalomho Fillipus (20),...
Learners get accolades on ‘Spekboom’
Rudolf Gaiseb Two students from Cosmos High School, who emerged victorious in the Bible Society of Namibia essay writing competition, received Waltons vouchers valued at N$2 500 each on Monday in Windhoek. The winners, Rosalia Shanyengana (15), and Victoria Christopher (16), were among more than 48 participants from various schools in Windhoek. Additionally, Immanuel Shifidi...