Murise and a crowd of churned-milk tummy teens strolled to pick the wild berries and sugary treegums. The drifting rainclouds protected them from the skin-baking sun by spreading a cooling blanket over the children’s naked backs. Soon, Murise spotted a girl with bushy eyebrows, and adored her pencil-sharp nose. She, upon seeing Murise, flashed her...
Two representatives from Namibia’s Sixth Session of the Children’s Parliament engaged in discussions at the recent Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU 149) Assembly held in Geneva, Switzerland, advocating legislative measures concerning school meal programmes. Prisha Mokotjomela, who chairs the committee focused on children’s rights and climate change, along with Gerson Neumbo, the chairperson of the committee on...
OTJIWARONGO – The Goethe-Institut Namibia once again took an active role in the national Readathon Week, an annual event held in September in schools and libraries throughout Namibia. This initiative intends to promote the significance of reading among children and adults. In support of this cause, the Goethe-Institut contributed approximately 2 000 books from the...
Two students from the University of Namibia (Unam) have travelled 14 092 kilometers to Japan, eager to broaden their horizons through the Sakura Science Exchange Programme. David Nanhapo and Klaudia Mwatile have recently distinguished themselves as Namibia’s inaugural participants in this initiative. They are pursuing postgraduate studies at Unam. Nanhapo is a PhD candidate in...
Inomuinjo Kapimbi, a dedicated advocate for environmental preservation, last week launched the Schools Environmental Club (SEC) initiative, which is designed to empower young students to serve as catalysts for environmental change. Driven by a profound commitment to ecological issues, Kapimbi established the SEC initiative in March 2024. It aims to inform students about environmental challenges,...
Long ago when hairy roots used to grow atop the bushes, there lived Kangombo. Every reddish-yellow sunset, he hid in a moon-blocking cave, and swallowed white spider mites. One day, he looked at the stones and wished they could turn into goats. That morning, he hiked on a finger-like stone and shouted swear words. “I...
Lahja Nashuuta Breaking barriers and thriving in a male-dominated sector, Linea Naikete is dominating the skies with grace, poise and humility as one of the youngest female military pilot in the Land of the Brave. Naikete (29) showed off her skills during the Namibian Defence Force (NDF) Airforce flyover parade at this year’s Heroes Day celebration...
Michael Petrus, a 24-year-old founder of the Namibian Student Surgical Society, has been awarded the revered Rhodes Scholarship for the BLMNS (Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, and Eswatini) region for the year 2025. He is set to commence his studies at the University of Oxford in October 2025, where he will join a diverse group of over...
Mathematics transcends mere numerical figures. It encompasses critical thinking, creativity and innovation. These were the sentiments during a visit by the Oshikandela team from Namibia Dairies at Ella Du Plessis High School. The team was hosted by the school’s Mathematics Club. The event transcended mere enjoyment of Oshikandela’s delectable products. It was a celebration of...
Chief Karuru cried against the fabricating of a hotel near the skeletal dock at Shark Island. However, the exotic tycoons had started with the construction of the hotel at the sand-buried concentration camp. Strangely, the red bricks and glass-wall rooms looked a lot like gravestones. A pack of moguls booked online to enjoy their fantasy...