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Learners reflect on eye-opening China tour 
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Learners reflect on eye-opening China tour 

Matheus David  A group of 12 Namibian learners recently returned, inspired and energised after completing a study tour in China.  During the tour, they explored nuclear energy technology and forged lasting friendships with their peers abroad.  The programme, hosted by China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) through its local subsidiary, CNUC Namibia Mining Limited, provided young...

Students inspire at School for the Visually Impaired 
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Students inspire at School for the Visually Impaired 

Hilma Nalupe  In a heartwarming demonstration of empathy and community spirit, first-year Social Work students from the University of Namibia (Unam) concluded their five-week field practice at the School for the Visually Impaired in Khomasdal last week.  The programme, known as the Big Brother, Big Sister Programme, culminated in a touching event themed “I Am...

Youth leaders promote learner health, hygiene 
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Youth leaders promote learner health, hygiene 

Auleria Wakudumo  The Oshana Regional Nanso branch, in collaboration with the Miss Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair 2025, Lisa Nekanda, and the Unam Hifikepunye Pohamba SRC for Community Development and Gender Affairs, Aletta Nepembe, hosted a hygiene and empowerment campaign at Nengushe Secondary School on Thursday.  The campaign aimed to promote health, hygiene, and education among...

Short Story –  The missing coffin 
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Short Story –  The missing coffin 

A TikTok showing six hyenas crushing a faceless man into chunks of meat reached Musarakuumba. Afterwards, Zakueeua pranked Kanairombe that the chewed to bits shoes belong to Kambangane who’d been missing.  Luckily, Kambangane had strayed into a bush-fenced graveyard and gathered a bundle of twigs. Immediately, he tripped over an unmarked grave. Instead of running...

Unam SRC empowers students for job market
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Unam SRC empowers students for job market

Hilma Nalupe The University of Namibia Hage Geingob campus Student Representative Council (SRC) hosted its first-ever Career Preparation Workshop this week. The student-led initiative aims to equip health science students with essential skills for transitioning from university to the workplace. Organised by the SRC secretary for academic affairs, in collaboration with the SRC vice president,...

Tufting arts into job creation
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Tufting arts into job creation

Pinehas K Pinehas Raymond Shikale is another young person taking on the vital responsibility that youth must embrace to drive economic emancipation by harnessing passion and potential. Shikale has carved out a way for himself in the art of making unique and artistic rugs.  “To me, rugs aren’t just business; they are my way of...

Delta learners jet to Joy of Europe
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Delta learners jet to Joy of Europe

Hilma Nalupe Six learners from Delta Primary School will represent Namibia’s culture in Belgrade, Serbia, during the 56th International Gathering of Children: Joy of Europe festival. Joy of Europe is an annual European dance festival held in Belgrade, Serbia, featuring 30 nations showcasing their cultures through dance and music. The group, which calls itself ‘Twaya...

Math minds shine at junior olympiad
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Math minds shine at junior olympiad

Matheus David The spirit of innovation and academic excellence was on display at Pioneerspark Primary School last week as learners from the Khomas region competed in the Junior Primary Mathematics Olympiad. The event, designed to enhance numeracy skills and build confidence in learners from an early stage, attracted enthusiastic participation and received heartfelt praise from...

Lidar Foundation joins regional network
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Lidar Foundation joins regional network

Monika Amunyela The Lidar Community Foundation in Katutura has officially joined the Southern Africa Women and Children’s Network (SAWAC), expanding support for young mothers. Serley Eises, the founder of Lidar Community Foundation, hailed the endorsement as a profound moment for the foundation, for the Katutura Central constituency and for Namibia as a whole. Highlighting more...

Khomasdal youth prepared for the world of work
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Khomasdal youth prepared for the world of work

Young people from Khomasdal came together this week for a three-day workshop aimed at building their skills and preparing them for the world of work. The workshop was held at the Khomasdal constituency office, the event ran under the theme “Empowering Khomasdal youth for work and innovation.” The workshop was organised by third-year social work students...