OSHAKATI – Oshana region on Monday welcomed home its regional debate team following a win of the Namport debate competition at the just-ended Maritime week in Walvisbay. The team scooped first position,winning N$500 000 in sponsorship and a floating trophy. In addition, each learner received N$5 000. The chief regional officer, Teopolina Hamutumua, who was...
Namibian student Marcious Muyoba achieved victory in the Olympiad Tasks in International Relations during the fourth International Olympiad on Financial Security that was held in Russia recently. She was part of the Namibian team that took part in the fourth International Olympiad on Financial Security. The team comprised students andlecturers from the University of Namibia Namibia University...
Author and media figure Selima Henock is set to launch her latest book titled ‘My Nakedness’. The book provides a heartfelt and poignant narrative of her life journey, tracing her origins from the modest environment of Rehoboth Block E (Blikkies-dorp) to her present role within the media and film sectors. In her book, Henock explores...
The vice chairperson of the Erongo Regional Youth Forum, Stephanus Petrus, says rural communities are the backbone of the nation, rich in culture, tradition and resources, but face challenges, particularly when it comes to youth participation in decision-making processes. It is through empowering these community-led initiatives that can cultivate a sense of ownership, responsibility and...
Chief Tjiruru was 107 years old when the Odendaal Plan brought oil-soaked poles to Omusarakuumba. However, he refused the electrification of the oil-sand village. The magician feared that the streetlights would stop him from practising his charms in an eclipsing darkness. Last year, a flashlight between the clouds revealed his charm bracelet. Soon, the blue...
The Namibia Youth Energy Forum (NYEF) has appointed Ndapewoshali Shapwanale, Lydia Mutindi Jacobs and Olavi Hangula as members of its Advisory Board to empower and engage the youth in Namibia’s energy sector. Shapwanale told Youth Corner yesterday that the energy sector has always shown the intentional inclusion of the youth in the industry. She said...
The Hollard Namibia Group has recently declared a renewed sponsorship of N$750 000 for three years to the Amos Meerkat School Project, underscoring its commitment to equipping children from farms and informal settlements with a specialised curriculum for primary education. The investment represents more than 10 years of unwavering support from the insurance company for...
A girl child has the entire world’s support. I have seen marches in the name of the girl child. I have heard great poetry and speeches defending the girl child. That is great. I stand in support of that! But the question is? Who is fighting for the boy child? I will, you will, we will! Here is a...
The #BeFree Youth ambassador Rivaldo Kavanga said youth throughout the continent are characterised by sustainable development goals, which serve as a framework for survival and prosperity. The absence of these development goals would result in a lack of future opportunities, emphasising the necessity to advocate for these goals, as they represent a fundamental identity for...
RUNDU – As young people grapple with societal ills and unemployment, former student leader Vernet Mukoya has created a haven for them. He established a disciplinary camp to assist young individuals with issues such as substance abuse, alcohol dependency, teenage pregnancy, insufficient discipline as well as a lack of focus in their personal lives and...