Rudolf Gaiseb The Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth , Sports, Arts and Culture Sanet Steenkamp has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to youth development, placing strong emphasis on expanding access to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as a key pathway for empowerment. Speaking at the opening of the Commonwealth Youth Ecosystem Stakeholders Dialogue on...
That Sunday, Karuru overslept, but the family arranged for his burial. The next day, he sneaked out of the grave and opened a case against his family at the Living Police Station. Unfortunately, the tearstained policewoman had watched the funeral, which was streamed live on all platforms. Strangely, the funeral coincided with his birthday, and...
Rudolf Gaiseb Last week’s Namibia International Cybersecurity Conference and Exhibition was held under the theme ‘Securing Namibia’s Digital Future: Collaboration, Innovation and Capacity Building’. The annual conference continues to attract academia and corporations by empowering students and universities with the knowledge and skills needed to address the growing demand for cybersecurity professionals. Various of students...
Dalene Kooper OUTJO – In the small town of Outjo in the Kunene region, where opportunities are scarce and unemployment looms, one young musician is determined to make a difference. Oley Bakan, a talented musician and videographer, has taken it upon himself to guide and inspire local youth through the power of music. Since 2016,...
Youth from across northern Namibia were left inspired and spirited when award-winning philanthropist and youth icon Mavis Elias presented a touching keynote address at the Elite Tutorial College award event. The event was held at both the Omafo and Ondangwa campuses last week. Speaking to almost 100 high-achieving learners, Elias did not just deliver a...
WALVIS BAY – More than 3 400 learners from across the Erongo region benefitted from the annual Erongo Career Fair Roadshow that took place last week in Walvis Bay, Swakopmund, Karibib and Omaruru. Grade 11 learner Ellis Maasdorp from Walvis Bay, who attended the roadshow, said it was indeed an eye opener in terms of...
Bertha Tobias has assured that her goal, through her podcast, Spotlight, and the work she will do with the CNN Academy, is to show Africa as a place of joy, abundance, and nuance, far beyond the tired tropes of poverty and despair. Tobias has been selected to be part of the Cable News Network (CNN)...
Pinehas K Pinehas A small business in the heart of the community has steadily grown, not through formal advertising or external investment, but through local recognition of value. What began as a skill passed down from father to son has developed into a practical service that meets a clear community need. Taught from an early...
Car detailer Jason Daniel Mutumbulua (25) says Namibian youth need to be patient, do their due diligence, try their best in their endeavours, because they will ultimately reap what they sow. His love for cars has led him to venture into the car washing business, which he started in 2019, resulting in the establishment of...
Firstly, Kambangane twists his nose and sniffs some meat. The wind blows a meaty perfume towards him, and the swollen pimple on his tongue triggers his craving. Soon, his dog follows him, before he kicks the yapping dog in the tummy. Then, he sprinkles sand in the air and follows the smell. By now, he...