Zebaldt Ngaruka Mining entity Bannerman Mining Resources recently held the second edition of its annual bi-regional essay competition and announced the winners at St. Joseph RC Döbra in the Khomas region. The essay competition, open to high schools in the Erongo and Khomas regions, aims to raise awareness and interest in mining issues in the...
Vicky skipped inside before the bookstore closed. Luckily, Pop had warned her that the store’s door was a toe-pincher for book lovers. Soon, the red lipstick girl crisscrossed a finger over her chest after numbing her toes. Instantly, the teller pressed her drowsy eyes at the ticking clock above Vicky’s head and tapped her wristwatch....
The Chairperson of the Education and ICT committee in the Children’s Parliament, Gerson Neumbo, said that Namibia’s children do not ask for perfection, but rather request that the foundation being built by the government be strong and powerful enough to carry their dreams. Speaking at the commemoration of Children’s Day in Gaborone, Botswana, Neumbo said...
Solar Technician Kevin Kevanhu (20) has a deep interest in green technology, innovation and the role of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in driving Africa’s sustainable growth, particularly in Namibia. Born in Outapi, he chose the TVET route because he strongly believes that practical skills are key to Africa’s sustainable transformation. His goal...
Hilma Nalupe Erich Openimwari Nepembe is one of the first holders of a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Petroleum Geoscience, an emerging sector in the Land of the Brave. As one of the first PhD holders in that field, Nepembe hopes to inspire more Namibians with an interest in the field to pursue their dreams....
Youth can play a vital role in authentic and inclusive storytelling in conservation because there is a need to communicate the right stories to the right people, especially policymakers, in a way they can easily understand, said the coordinator of the Namibia Youth Biodiversity Network and biotechnologist Micky Kaapama. Speaking at the inaugural Africa Biodiversity...
Hengua hobbled after the sweat-thirsty sun had burned the pus-squirting blisters on his heels. Thereafter, yellow-headed flies dipped their mouths into his rotting cracks. In response, he tore branches from a black acacia and limped on crutches. Soon, he spotted Ngore squatting and pecking the sand like a rooster. “The sun had melted my cow...
Matheus David The Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, Emma Kantema, has handed over Early Childhood Development (ECD) Kits to the Chief Xaai ECD Centre at Farm Uitkoms. The handover is part of the government project in collaboration with partners to procure 1,552 ECD kits worth N$5,500,610.98 for early learning centres across the country....
Landless People’s Movement (LPM) youth leader Duminga Ndala stated that in Namibia, good governance means access to economic opportunities for youth, efficient and improved service delivery, and public institutions that are accessible, trustworthy, and free from corruption. Ndala, the chairperson of the LPM Youth Command Element, emphasised that this shift would make young people not just...
The call for youth inclusion has been echoed in all corners of the country, and 24-year-old award-winning energy researcher Shepherd Nyambe has answered it by throwing his name into the political ring for the upcoming 2025 Regional Councils and Local Authorities Elections, scheduled for 26 November. The political enthusiast will be contesting as an independent...