Tom was driving uphill when he spotted a storybook on the charcoal-black road. First, the grass-flogging wind flicked the book’s pages, and he skimmed through the looped letters, as the tyres rolled over it. Secondly, he glanced at the rear mirror and scanned the title, ‘Diary of a Magician. “Do you believe in ghosts?” asked...
The African Pathfinder Leaders’ Initiative (APLI) 2025 fellows have begun their fellowship journey, engaging in a series of dynamic knowledge-sharing sessions led by industry professionals. These sessions addressed a variety of subjects, including the transition to skills-based organisations, wellness, market research, public speaking mastery and the significance of achieving emotional debt-freedom. Mechanical engineer Michael Nauta...
Last year, 40 ambitious Namibians embarked on a transformative journey to Lagos, Nigeria to sharpen their banking skills at the Banking School of Excellence through the Access Bank entry-level training programme. After completing the programme, Access Bank warmly welcomed them back to Namibia. The bank expressed pride in the group, highlighting their dedication, perseverance and...
The National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST) has commenced a training programme for interns in the field of green hydrogen. The project has evolved in Namibia, transcending its role as merely a renewable energy initiative. It has emerged as a beacon of hope for numerous young science graduates and students facing unemployment in...
In a country grappling with a staggering youth unemployment rate of 44.7%, some young individuals are stepping up to help reduce this figure. Anastasia Aindongo (24) demonstrates that a simple ball of yarn and a crochet hook can create more than just patterns; it can also weave purpose, pride and potential. Her aim is to...
At 21, youth activist Roux-Ché Kahireke has experienced the advantages as well as challenges of engaging young people. She strongly advocates active participation, particularly regarding the youth agenda. Her efforts signify a transition from mere symbolic involvement to authentic influence, underscoring that when empowered, young people can drive policies that resonate with their lived experiences...
Andreas pressed the pedal, as the oil-leaking engine pulled the Datsun up Dune 13. Suddenly, the car jerked and the tyres punctured into powdery sand. The driver swung the wire-hooked door, and his boots crushed an orange-headed lizard. Then, he buried a dipstick into the engine, and shook his head left and right. Later, his...
Thrive Vinomaandero Mahua has encouraged the youth to embrace learning foreign languages as it can help them find greener pastures beyond Namibian borders, leading to further studies and job opportunities. Mahua, a graduate in German Studies and Clinical Psychology, founded Thrive’s Tutorials and Services, where she teaches German. She also runs AfterCare, helping students apply...
The Petroleum Training and Education Fund (PetroFund) has recently provided partially-funded Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) scholarships to 13 deserving students at the Namibian Institute of Mining and Technology (NIMT). Mbinao Karukirue Tjipanga, a trainee at NIMT’s Southern Campus in Keetmanshoop, expressed her immense gratitude for this support, saying, “I am thrilled to...
Utaara Mootu, a Member of Parliament from the Landless People’s Movement, has voiced worries regarding the insufficient inclusive policies to address youth unemployment in Namibia, an issue that persists 35 years post-independence. She questioned the current regulations, pointing out that they seem to benefit only the elite, leaving numerous young individuals behind. “The Black Economic...