Through bold participation and unwavering commitment, it is vital for the youth to be involved in land conferences and powerful continental platforms driving youth advocacy and shaping policy across Africa. These remarks were made by the LPM Youth League Command Leader Duminga Ndala. She spoke on the margins of the 2025 International Youth Summit on Land and Economic Freedom in Harare,...
Nadia Meding After years of severe migraines, a computed tomography (CT) scan, followed by a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan, led to the life-altering discovery of a tumour on Rian Beukes’ pituitary gland. He was only 22 at the time. Despite this and many other challenges he faced, he is one of hundreds of students who...
Julia Heita, founder of Eco-Champions Gardening Initiative, donated 130 fruit trees, 80 seed packets, gardening equipment, manure and fencing materials to residents of Oshimwaku village in the Ohangwena region. Heita said the initiative is a collaborative effort between Eco-Champions, SOS Children’s Villages Namibia and SOS Kinderdörfer. The inspiration came from home, from her father, to be specific. Growing...
Mrs Windpump sported an ankle-shy dress with red-blue earrings stroking her shoulders. In addition, a stonewashed purple handbag swayed over her hips. First, she hunched forward and worshipped the purplish beads necklace crayoning a V between her drooping breasts. Soon she opened the solitary car’s door and squirrel in. Later, she waved her furrowed hands...
Esther Ndashaala graduated summa cum laude with a Master of Science in Nutrition and Food Systems from the University of Kentucky, an achievement she describes as both a personal breakthrough and a heartfelt tribute to the village and people who shaped her. She hails from the sunbaked fields of Okapya in northern Namibia. Her graduate...
Loide Amukwa (29) is driven by a passion for helping individuals and families navigate the complex world of real estate with confidence, whether it’s buying a first home, selling a property, or leasing residential, commercial, or agricultural space. She is dedicated to making every transaction effective, strategic, and seamless by putting the needs of its...
The deputy chairperson of the University of Namibia’s Research and Innovation Society Shepherd Nyambe believes research is the backbone of development, and that it provides evidence-based solutions to societal challenges. Research drives innovation, informs policy, and empowers communities through knowledge, he added. Nyambe stated that when Namibia is positioning itself for global competitiveness, particularly in...
Kavetja Ngaizuvare In the streets of Katutura, where resilience lives on every corner, a group of young women used to gather at the Hakahana Clinic – not just for health services, but to find purpose. The DREAMS programme, Determined, Resilient, Empowered, AIDS-Free, Mentored and Safe, was their light. Now, that light has fallen. The project was funded...
Bertha KahengeYou’re beautiful.With beauty that cannot compare to that of lilies.Beauty that flows from a well deep in your soul.On your heart is engraved a gift.The greatest of them all.A gift to care without complaint,Listen without murmur,And love without prejudice.With your hands you receive,And with your hands, you let go when the time comes.With your hands, you wipe...
The development of Namibia’s oil and gas sector is expected to have profound economic implications, including job- creation, infrastructure development and increased government revenues. These remarks were made by Pedro Mateus, co-founder and CEO of Lelo Meda Energies. He added that such developments raise environmental concerns, particularly regarding managing natural gas byproducts and the potential ecological impact of...