The One Economy Foundation recently hosted its third annual Media Summit and Awards at the #BeFree Youth Campus in Katutura to equip journalists with expertise in reporting on gender-based violence and femicide (GBV-F), sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and mental health. This summit seeks to strengthen partnership with the media by promoting ethical journalism, enhancing...
For many young Namibians, boredom has become something to fear. The moment silence appears, phones emerge. Taxi rides become scrolling sessions. Study breaks become TikTok marathons. Even brief pauses in conversations are quickly filled with Instagram notifications and online distractions. Young Namibian writer and student Hileni Ndinaomukumo Amukugo said this constant need for stimulation reflects a...
Monika Amunyela More than 60 boys between the ages of 10 and 18 gathered at Ongeama Farm in Okahandja on Tuesday, 5 May 2026, for the opening ceremony of the 4X4 Initiative Foundation’s sixth Boys Leadership Camp. The mentorship and youth empowerment programme is aimed at shaping responsible young men through leadership training, counselling, skills...
Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC has awarded six bursaries valued at N$1.5 million to students from various tertiary institutions for the 2026 academic year. In a media statement issued on Monday, the company said the beneficiaries include four new students and two continuing students pursuing qualifications in accounting, data science, cybersecurity, computer science and business information...
“Finish your milk,” said Mommy, waving a finger at Junior’s face. Then, she clasped dad’s hands, and they hid behind a thorny branch. Later, they crawled under the bed, while bushy-tailed squirrels popping out of burrows tickled Junior. Firstly, the thumb-sucking boy acted out his dad by hobbling on a twig. Earlier, Papa had spanked...
“Stop snorting like a bush pig,” scolded Kanairombe, squeezing a death-beetle underneath Kambangane’s stone-hard pillow. Immediately, Kambangane blinked his owl-like eyes, and she rubbed her chin at the idea of strangling him. Later, she blew the evil thoughts through the star-shaped holes in the roof. “I’m awake,” said Kambangane, peeling the saddle-like blanket from his...
Monika Amunyela Recognition at the National Youth Week Awards, held on the 29th of April 2026, placed Antonio Shapwanale among Namibia’s young innovators when he received an award for exceptional innovation in the digital and technology industry. “We’re not importing solutions. We’re engineering them from here, for here,” said Shapwanale. The award was received for...
Monika Amunyela During the Commonwealth Day event on the final day of the National Youth Week at the Windhoek Showgrounds, leaders called on young Namibians to take advantage of global opportunities while remaining grounded and using the skills acquired to develop Namibia. Discussions at the event focused on education, international cooperation, and youth participation in...
With youth unemployment a major challenge in Namibia, Bank Windhoek, through its social investment vehicle, the Capricorn Foundation, is addressing it with the 18-month Emerging Bankers Programme, which helps young people transition from education to work. Launched in 2024 with an initial N$1 million investment, the programme provides structured learning and hands-on branch experience, with...
Karuru purred the engine and screwed a yellow light on the bonnet. Strangely, he couldn’t find customers and jingled the rust-coloured 10 cents. “What bad luck today,” he murmured, wiping the sweat from his armpits. Thereafter, he polished the threadbare tyres and dressed the pinching seats with black nylons. Then he rattled the engine and...