Considering the global climate crisis, a group of young Namibians have taken matters into their own hands. The Green Climate Awareness Foundation (GCAF), a youth-led non-governmental organisation (NGO), is leading the charge in educating and empowering communities to take action against climate change. The organisation was founded in 2023, emerging from a grassroots’ initiative started...
More than 250 unemployed young Namibians from the Erongo, Hardap, Omaheke and Zambezi regions have applied to join the MTC 4 Life project for specialised business training and seed capital support. Launched in 2023, the MTC 4 Life Project is a youth employment and skills empowerment initiative that has trained 91 young individuals to date,...
As a little boy, Michael Uerikua walked barefoot, often seen as the “black sheep” due to not having a school uniform. These early challenges shaped his journey, and despite currently living in the Czech Republic, he is dedicated to providing shoes for vulnerable learners back home. Born in Katutura over three decades ago, Uerikua has...
A fortune-teller told Kao that he’ll have as many cows as the chirping crickets. The next day, the miser exchanged forty red cows for a sky-touching house. The beer-tummy man bribed the plumbers to fit milk-spraying pipes for the washbasins and his drizzling shower. In fact, a bottomless manhole was dug near the milk...
To ensure a seamless transition from secondary school to university, the University of Namibia (Unam)’s Students Representative Council (SRC) has recommended that the institution takes a proactive stance by assisting pupils from grades 8 or 9. Unam SRC president Felix Nyumbu Siyunda believes that early subject assistance can help students to align their academic paths...
Over 12 000 students in remote areas across Namibia now have reliable internet access. This is facilitated through Eduvision, an innovative e-learning initiative that provides dependable internet connectivity to underserved Namibian schools, thereby facilitating digital education. This is in collaboration with Paratus Namibia. Executive chairman of Paratus Group Barney Harmse said the alliance came to...
The Namibia United Youth Organisation convened young leaders from across the country on Sunday to discuss the newly-appointed Cabinet and outline the youth’s expectations for effective governance as well as sustainable development. With the nation’s future in focus, participants highlighted the crucial need for accountability, representation and proactive engagement from the Cabinet. During the discussion,...
Pride and joy are the words that Namibian students abroad used to describe entering a new era with the inauguration of the country’s first female President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, on 21 March. Though saddened by being so far from home during this momentous occasion, they were glued to their screens, embracing the moment as Nandi-Ndaitwah pledged...
Welwitschia University and Side by Side Early Intervention Centre on Monday signed an agreement to provide practical training and placement opportunities for Bachelor of Social Work students at Welwitschia University. Welwitschia University will provide theoretical instructions ,while Side by Side Early Intervention Centre will host practical placements. This way, students will gain on-the-job training under...
Angela Nguvitjita Hangero from Namibia is making waves in the United Kingdom (UK) as a passionate advocate for women’s and girls’ rights. Hangero (15) has been a dynamic member of the UK Youth Parliament, serving as a steadfast voice for young people, particularly focused on ending violence against women and children. Her dedication...