Heather Erdmann At just 24 years old, Ndapewa Gift Niilenge decided to ditch the wait-and-see approach often employed by many and instead take action, albeit with limited resources and opportunities at her disposal. She is part of a growing group of young Namibians turning to small-scale manufacturing as formal employment becomes increasingly uncertain. With Namibia’s...
Auleria Wakudumo A government funded youth training programme has yielded results: one of its beneficiaries is now an entrepreneur and employer, improving learning environments in schools across the Ohangwena region. Based at Ongha settlement, Immanuel Shangula (35) is the managing director of Pewa Omaano Trading CC, a business specialising in the manufacturing and repair of...
Vicky’s dad has been looking for Grade 1 place, and the hunt left rivers of sweat stains on his branded shirts. By now, he would been AWOL from his zula job. The single dad’s Facebook status showed he’d spent many klippers on taxis, only to find the girl’s name pasted with chewing gum on waiting...
The Capricorn Foundation has renewed its commitment to improving access to quality education for children in Namibia. The foundation invested N$1.6 million in three education projects: Amos Meerkat Syllabus, EduVision Online Learning and Karstveld Academy. The support focuses on early childhood development, online learning, and secondary education. Veripura Muukua, said head of the Capricorn Foundation,...
The newly appointed interim executive chairperson of the National Youth Council (NYC), Patience Masua, said young people must take ownership of the council and emphasised their commitment to restoring confidence in the institution’s mandate. The youth leader was appointed interim executive chairperson by education minister Sanet Steenkamp, following the resignation of Kennedy Kariseb in December...
Pinehas K Pinehas Kavejaruka Kozonguizi, a 32-year-old entrepreneur, is pushing boundaries with her passion for community focused solutions, youth development, and women’s empowerment. The ambitious go-getter launched her transport business, Wheels Transit, focusing on school children, which has been running for 12 years. Kozonguizi began her journey into entrepreneurship whilst she was still in university....
In Ongwediva’s growing creative space, Castro Guilherme has become a name many people instantly recognise. Behind the brand, Perez Filmz, is a 28-year-old photographer whose work ethic, professionalism, and humility have earned him a solid reputation. Known simply as Guilherme, he is widely regarded as one of Ongwediva’s most consistent and dedicated photographers. Clients often...
Long ago, there was a toothpick-thin boy named Matui. Unfortunately, his tongue would get stuck to the roof of his mouth, making him a joke for his buddies. Of course, the naughty boys were flogged with a horsewhip by the don’t-hide-the-rod uncles for mocking him. The boys sang every word that Matui was wrestling to...
Jacobina Uushona has carried the Namibian flag on the basketball court and represented the nation in global sports administration, becoming the country’s first graduate of the Dream Together Master (DTM) programme and helping reshape the future of sport at home and beyond. The DTM Programme is a global graduate initiative designed to nurture future leaders...
The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Namibia (AGOFN) held its annual welcome event recently for its 2026 fellowship recipients, highlighting the extensive support offered to fellows throughout their academic journeys. AGOFN forms part of the Allan and Gill Gray philanthropies, which operate across multiple countries worldwide and are committed to advancing equitable access to education, leadership...