The School Environmental Club (SEC) Namibia is on a mission to promote awareness around environmental issues and sustainability among learners, and to empower them to lead initiatives to positively impact their schools and communities. Representatives Vancine da Silva and Faith Roerkohl said in an interview with Future Media that late last year, they launched a...
Fourth-year student at the University of Namibia, Etuhole Fimanekeni Tweufilwa, strongly believes that with Namibia’s lack of education resources, it is an equal responsibility of teachers to work with what they have and transform classrooms. Tweufilwa (23), who is pursuing a Bachelor of Education majoring in English and Oshikwanyama, added: “Whether using games, visuals or...
Tuwilika Simon, a Master’s student in Physics at the University of Namibia (Unam), is breaking strides in the study of Active Galactic Nuclei (AGNs). Her focus is on resolving the acceleration to very high energies along the jet of Centaurus A using High Energy Stereoscopic System (HESS) data. She recently headlined the Cherenkov Astronomy Data...
The handclapping clouds floating over Rakutuka’s head blew puffs of air against the microwaving sun. Then the woollen-sandals man tiptoed behind the cream and red cows. He raised a shepherd’s stick, and the cows galloped towards the feathery grass. Rakuu’s sling pinched his hips while fixing a fin-like arrow over the bowstrings. Suddenly, cupful raindrops...
The Rossing Foundation recently handed over a full scholarship valued at N$200 000 to a visually- impaired second-year Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) student, Amy Andrew. The scholarship, which includes tuition fees, a laptop with the required software, custom bioptic telescope glasses with a portable magnifier and an internship, underscores the foundation’s commitment...
The youth of Leonardville, a village in the Omaheke region, are optimistic about the prospect of various opportunities that come with an operational mine in the area, despite concerns about environmental hazards. Headspring Investments, a subsidiary company of Uranium One, is set to open a mine in the village. Ebson Khariseb, the chairperson of the...
Namibia and other foreign holders of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations’ (ICCR) scholarship praised the entity for the opportunity to enhance their academic and professional careers. One of the recipients, Wilka Shonghela, said the scholarship played a crucial role in her life by empowering and providing her with access to high-quality education in India. ...
Heinrich curled his bone-and-skin frame under the bridge and peacefully snoozed. The rain-blocking spot he called home was cosy, and he nicknamed the cardboard boxes duvet covers. Each week, he bought new blankets by collecting cartons of cornflakes. His pillows were Crocket’s shoeboxes. The boy weighed 20kg and attended school because of the stew soup,...
Jillroy Fredericks (20) failed his Grade 11 at Schmelenville Combined School in Bethanie in 2023. He is among the learners who were upgrading at the Namibian College of Open Learning (Namcol) in 2024, and improved his grades. He wants to be a chartered accountant after high school. Currently, he is doing his Advanced Subsidiary level...
Every new chapter in life brings growth and opportunity, which is why Rosalia Shiweva, founder of The Global Mindset Coaching Academy, created Chapters and Beyond Book Club. It is an annual project by The Global Mindset Coaching Academy aimed at empowering the youth aged 25 to 40 to become their best selves. Through actionable strategies...