Have you ever jumped head-first onto the milk-white dunes of the Kalahari? Let’s unpack the riddles behind the sun-whitened sand and the white water. Firstly, the bitter watermelons called the tsama grew here because a god was mad at the hoodooed poachers. The white-bearded god poured foamy rain over the Kalahari. Secondly, the salty hailstones...
In today’s rapidly-evolving technological landscape, the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and education is not merely a prospective development. It is on the verge of becoming a reality. A local tech startup, Okaluli Group, has created a platform that leverages SMS technology and AI, making vital internet-based education resources available to users, even in the...
Bernardus Steven |Haraǂgeib has been appointed as an expert on the Reference Group of the African Union Transitional Justice Policy (AUTJP). The AUTJP is the strategic framework for delivering Africa’s goal for inclusive and sustainable development. It guides the African Union member states that are emerging from conflict and repressive regimes to develop context-specific and...
The Emerging Talent Programme, facilitated by Namibia Dairies and other subsidiaries of Ohlthaver & List (O&L), aims to provide sustained support to young Namibians by offering opportunities for internships, mentorship and the possibility of permanent employment. Recently, Namibia Dairies welcomed first and second-year students from the University of Namibia’s (Unam) Food Science and Technology programme...
A group of young people leading Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in Namibia participated in a five-day capacity-building training workshop held in Windhoek. The workshop addressed various subjects, including emotional intelligence. Julia Heita, a participant, emphasised that understanding how to recognise, manage and communicate emotions effectively is essential for developing awareness as leaders who are prepared to...
Heinrich missed playing mud castles under the spiny-thorn trees and trapping the green-tail birds. He missed throwing rocks at the cup-shaped birds’ nests. Now, the naked branches of trees stirred up his childhood memories. Under the unclothed branches, he rode humpback horses. Between these wind-torn branches, he planted his mint-scented tongue into the mouth of...
As the global community strives to address the challenges posed by climate change, a sixth-grade student is making her contribution. Minsozi Muyoba (10), has developed a project titled ‘Carbon Emission Reduction’, which aims to decrease carbon emissions, and has earned her a silver medal at the recent National ScienceFair. In an interview with Youth Corner,...
Mindsinaction, in collaboration with the Bank of Namibia (BoN), is expanding its bootcamps to reach a wider audience that is interested in exploring the exciting world of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (Steam). The second phase of the programme is targeting at least 240 learners from four schools across the country. These schools are...
The third Junior National Council (JNC) kicked off on Monday in Windhoek, addressing pressing youth issues at both regional and national levels. The JNC serves as a voice for school-going youth, offering them a space to express their opinions, and debate matters affecting them. This year’s theme is ‘Educating a Namibian Child Fit for Agenda...
Persistence, dedication, patience and hard work are some of the key traits Rosalia Haufiku, to which the first runner-up for Youth inTourism Innovation Challenge in Gaborone, Botswana, attributes her success. The electronics engineering student at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) came out on top with her project, ‘Secure Environmental Data Acquisition Portal’...