Monika Amunyela Focus Academy has launched Season 2 of the Spelltacular Spelling Series, which is set to run from February to November 2026. The series kicked off on 21 February 2026. The 2026 edition will take place once a month, with each edition focusing on a specific grade, starting with Grade 7 and working down to...
Youth Corner
Youth inspired to turn creativity into careers
Auleria Wakudumo Young people who attended a recent youth dialogue in Eenhana, in the Ohangwena region, said the engagement left them motivated to turn their creativity into sustainable businesses. The dialogue, held on Sunday, was hosted by the National Youth Council of Namibia (NYC) and attended by Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts...
Short Story – A tale of two chiefs
In a blink, a 100-year-old man fainted, and villagers clothed him in a cow’s skin. Thereafter, mourners waved their arms forward and backwards towards the bush-fenced cemetery. A minute later, his enemy giggled next to the yawning pit. Then he stuttered, “May Kariamata’s knife-sharp soul stabs the rainclouds.” The enemy’s chuckling about Kariamata’s death triggered...
Shagandjwa stitching success while studying
Bravery Kabula What started as a simple idea to launch a clothing brand has grown into a recognised media and design company making waves across the country. Michael Shagandjwa, founder of YDM (YASHE DIGITAL MEDIA CC), began his entrepreneurial journey in 2019 with a strong passion for creativity and business. Today, his company operates in...
TYO Youth Advisory Council launched
Monika Amunyela The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) of the Tukwatha Youth Organisation (TYO) was launched in January 2026 to ensure that young people have a real, independent voice in shaping the organisation’s future. According to the media statement, the Council is made up of young leaders appointed by the organisation’s president to provide honest advice,...
Panduleni whisks into people’s hearts
ONGWEDIVA – This past Valentine’s weekend, while couples gave gifts and shared sweet gestures, 25-year-old baker Shapwa Panduleni was at the centre of the festivities, managing a surge of cake and cupcake orders with her expanding business, Lenis Cakes, serving Windhoek and northern Namibia. “It was honestly overwhelming in the best way. I received more...
10 awarded NACN bursaries
Monika Amunyela The National Arts Council of Namibia (NACN) has awarded bursaries to 10 students who are pursuing their studies in the arts field. The bursaries, valued at N$531 859.62, were awarded to students studying fields aligned with the national development goals and the creative sector’s needs. According to NACN in a media statement, the bursaries were...
Barnabas champions inclusive climate-smart initiative
While early motherhood, youth unemployment, and climate change intersect, young leaders in the country are finding opportunities to engage proactively by empowering communities. With a strong legal background that has shaped her approach to governance, accountability, and climate justice, Clemesia Barnabas (29) founded Green Moms Agro Initiative (GMAI) in 2025 to build resilience, dignity, and...
Learners volunteer to repair tables, chairs
OSHAKATI – Learners and teachers from Evululuko Secondary School have made the decision to meet the government halfway and address the lack of school furniture by repairing 310 tables and 170 chairs. The school in Oshakati has 535 learners. The dedicated teacher, Petrus Protasius, initiated the project in 2025 and, in his free time, used...
Short Story – Valentine’s gift
The grey-haired man yearned to marry a girl who sorts bags in a flying car. Soon, Kambangane’s heart skipped because he couldn’t afford the berry-red cows for power. Soon, he sneaked into a young man’s phone and spotted her in a two-piece swimsuit. Suddenly, he missed his flat nose with the accuracy of a boxer’s...









