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Namibia largely depends on quality public healthcare. A new generation of young healthcare professionals has taken the initiative to redefine the health sector. Dr Byron Bock, a senior medical officer, is one of the 16 Namibians selected to be part of the Mandela Washington Fellowship programme 2025. They were selected on the basis they have...
Monika Amunyela In a bold step to empower Africa’s youth through technology, the AFree App was officially launched on 28 June 2025 at the Namibian College of Open Learning centre in Katutura, Windhoek. The event, hosted by WolfTech Trading CC, attracted young Namibians, including students, creators and entrepreneurs eager to explore Africa’s latest innovation in...
Nedbank Namibia recently announced its largest-ever bursary investment of over N$800 000 for the 2025 academic year. Since its launch in 2019, the bursary programme has given students in a variety of fields vital financial support so they may concentrate on their academic objectives. “I’m truly honoured to have received this bursary. It’s a powerful...
Futurelect’s Southern Africa Public Leadership Programme fellows from Namibia, Zambia, Malawi and South Africa convened for Seminar Six, Leadership by Design, in Namibia recently to explore the challenges and opportunities of driving change for the better in their communities. This comes as Namibia steps into a new political chapter with its first female leader, President...
Kambangane was patrolling the golden grass when his beady eyes followed some strange tyre-like marks on the ground. The tracks were so deep into the red Kalahari sand, and he rubbed the spiking hair on his arms. He had seen a goat-swallowing snake, but had never came across a snake that could chalk the powdery...
Omitanda vya Ruuua (Youth from Oruuua), in collaboration with the Omatako constituency office, recently hosted the third Ovitoto Spelling Bee competition, creating a platform for young Namibians to enhance their public speaking skills. The contest attracted 21 participants in the 12-14, 15-17, and 18-22 age groups, vying for the best spellers of the day. “We...
As part of its social outreach initiative, the Hatika Adult Education Centre (HAEC) recently hosted a winter soup drive for the underprivileged Goreangab informal settlement community. The HAEC was established in 2019 to offer language courses to adults and art classes to children. Our vision is to create opportunities for lifelong learners. The event was...
ONGWEDIVA – Thobias Mathias (19), a metallurgical engineering student at the University of Namibia (Unam), is making headlines for his entrepreneurial spirit and creative hustle. The second-year student has launched a clothing brand called ‘Unique In My Own Way’. “It started small, with no financial backing. I used a portion of my NSFAF loan meant...
As part of the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders, sixteen of Namibia’s promising young leaders arrived in the United States for a life-changing experience. The cohort, which was selected for its dedication to championing change in the communities, is attending academic leadership courses at American colleges for six weeks to sharpen their business...
For the first time in seven years, Namibia’s aviation training curriculum is getting a long-overdue upgrade and it’s being led by commercial pilot and instructor Tatenda Chigwada. He is set to launch The Namibian Radiotelephony Manual for Pilots, the comprehensive guide tailored specifically to Namibian airspace, communication procedures and updated aviation regulations. Passionate about aviation...