Helena Nesto, a financial guru, is set to host a financial literacy workshop aimed at empowering the youth to make informed financial decisions during the upcoming festive season. The workshop, scheduled for 7 December in Windhoek, will provide attendees with practical tools and strategies to manage their finances effectively. It will explore crucial topics such...
Students from the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) excelled at the recently held 2024 Ballerina Hackathon, taking first, second, and third places. Ballerina is an open-source programming language for cloud-native development, designed to simplify the use, combination, and creation of network services. The event, collaboration between NUST and leading software company WS02, challenged...
The princess of Musarakuumba stood 2.7 metres from head to foot, and weighed 150 kilogrammes. Recently, she lost so much weight that her needle-thin legs couldn’t carry her lorry-size upper body. Her legs had become toothpick-thin, and she emptied food through the watery stool. Immediately, the grey-haired woman placed her on a magic carpet. They dragged...
Selected Eco Champions received customised training and mentorship to enhance their skills in driving change, to boost their climate projects. Three Namibians, Julia Heita, Saara Hango, and Mbitjita Kavari attended the Eco-Champions Summit in Kenya from 25 to 29 November, where they met and collaborated with other changemakers from across Africa. Other representative were from Nigeria, Sierra Leone,...
Iuze Mukube Yewe, the dynamic duo that captured hearts with their passionate lyrics and beautiful harmonies on their debut album, are back with a new sound and a motivational message. The second album was released last week, and the combo comprises Ndaudonya Fillipus (29), also known as Monya, and his brother Phillipus Kalomho Fillipus (20),...
Rudolf Gaiseb Two students from Cosmos High School, who emerged victorious in the Bible Society of Namibia essay writing competition, received Waltons vouchers valued at N$2 500 each on Monday in Windhoek. The winners, Rosalia Shanyengana (15), and Victoria Christopher (16), were among more than 48 participants from various schools in Windhoek. Additionally, Immanuel Shifidi...
The recently-held annual Model United Nations Namibia (MUNNAM) conference recognised high school students for their contributions. The conference, co-hosted by UN Namibia, the British High Commission and the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture, provided an opportunity for students to engage in a simulated UN General Assembly session that centred on gender equality and women’s...
Abner Hamukwaya, the founder of the Namibia Aviation Training Academy (NATA) and an experienced pilot, is advocating for greater participation of Namibian youth in the aviation sector. He sees significant potential for development and opportunity within this relatively nascent industry in the country. “The aviation sector in Namibia presents a promising landscape with considerable prospects...
Maendo spread a raincoat on the sponge-soft sand and yelled, “I’ll sleep under the twinkling stars.” Soon, his dog licked his onion-smelling feet. By now, the moon flashed a bright, confusing light into his eyes. The boozer listened to the beats of drumming frogs, while the clicking lizards played the guitars in the background. “Sweet...
OSIRE – Young women in the Osire Refugee Camp, driven by determination and a desire for self-sufficiency, have initiated a project focused on the production of sanitary pads. The Sanitary Pad-Making Initiative seeks to enhance menstrual hygiene management, improve economic opportunities and empower marginalised women by equipping them with skills in the sustainable production of...