The Spelltacular Spelling Spree, an educational initiative organised by The Focus Academy, has captured the imagination of young learners and schools across Windhoek. Launched in March 2025, the spelling bee competition is designed for learners in grades 2 to 7. It has quickly become a highlight on the academic calendar. Event organiser Rutendo Chikande said the inaugural edition kicked...
Rino was born under a sunburned tree. Seconds later, the shadows journeyed under the trees, and a single-horn rhino showed up at the borehole. As a tot, he hunted grey pigeons with catapults, while nana tickled his upward-pointed nose. On his fourth birthday, he strangled a day-old calf suckling his cotton nappy. Later, Rino was...
The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) last week recognised outstanding academic performers, presenting 145 merit awards and 45 performance awards to top achievers who excelled in their respective fields during the 2024 academic year. The awards’ ceremony was held under the theme “Timeless Prestige: A Night of Eminence.” Among the top students was...
Youth activist Jessica Uiras says taking part in the fourth edition of the Specialised Training for African Union Election Observers was a powerful reminder that the future of democracy in Africa rests firmly in the hands of its citizens, including the youth. She added that this underscored the vital role that young leaders must play, not just...
As Namibia positions itself at the forefront of Africa’s green energy revolution, the rise of GreenHydrogen is not only fueling clean energy ambitions, but creating jobs and unlocking opportunities for Namibian youth. Among those leading the charge is Aina Kauluma, a 27-year-old renewable energy analyst at Daures Green Hydrogen Village, and one of the first...
Tjijetuombaze pressed the knob of the window, and waved his palm through the buffeting wind. Then he changed into gear seven, while his greenish-yellow eyes scanned a carpet of grass next to the road. Somehow, he flashed the oncoming trucks shaking his car as they snail passed by. Soon, he pressed his golden eyes at...
Old Mutual Unit Trusts (OMUT), a key offering under the Old Mutual Investment Group Namibia, demonstrated its ongoing commitment to youth development through its recent support of two notable school initiatives that highlight both academic and extracurricular excellence. At Windhoek High School (WHS), OMUT celebrated academic achievement by recognising the top two Grade 10 Mathematics performers during...
Bertha Kahenge I’m the freedom dipped in the blood of our freedom fighters, The deep-rooted strength of the Welwitchia plant in the plain of the desert. I’m the swaying and swinging of hips dancing to the beats of my traditional drums. I’m the voice of 30 languages being spoken amongst 13 tribes. I’m the security...
ONGWEDIVA – Dina Uvatera (26) from the Ovahimba community, who graduated last week through Namcol with a diploma in education, said her mother used to sell goats and cows to pay for her studies. She revealed that her mother, who is currently battling tuberculosis (TB), was unable to attend the graduation ceremony held in Ongwediva. However, her...
It all began with a simple, heartfelt conversation in a parking lot between two friends, Tangeni Ndeitunga and Waldau Naruseb, reminiscing about the magic of Easter and Christmas in their childhoods. Soon after, they brought in an incredible team, Ileni Hitula, Elly Nandago, Pandu Shaduka, Abassier Leukes and Innocent Enkali. Since then, things have continued...