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Short Story – A single dad’s diary
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Short Story – A single dad’s diary

Vicky’s dad has been looking for Grade 1 place, and the hunt left rivers of sweat stains on his branded shirts. By now, he would been AWOL from his zula job. The single dad’s Facebook status showed he’d spent many klippers on taxis, only to find the girl’s name pasted with chewing gum on waiting...

Education projects get N$1.6m injection
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Education projects get N$1.6m injection

The Capricorn Foundation has renewed its commitment to improving access to quality education for children in Namibia. The foundation invested N$1.6 million in three education projects: Amos Meerkat Syllabus, EduVision Online Learning and Karstveld Academy.  The support focuses on early childhood development, online learning, and secondary education. Veripura Muukua, said head of the Capricorn Foundation,...

Wheels Transit ensures children’s safety
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Wheels Transit ensures children’s safety

Pinehas K Pinehas Kavejaruka Kozonguizi, a 32-year-old entrepreneur, is pushing boundaries with her passion for community focused solutions, youth development, and women’s empowerment.  The ambitious go-getter launched her transport business, Wheels Transit, focusing on school children, which has been running for 12 years. Kozonguizi began her journey into entrepreneurship whilst she was still in university....

Castro the wind beneath Perez Filmz 
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Castro the wind beneath Perez Filmz 

In Ongwediva’s growing creative space, Castro Guilherme has become a name many people instantly recognise.  Behind the brand, Perez Filmz, is a 28-year-old photographer whose work ethic, professionalism, and humility have earned him a solid reputation. Known simply as Guilherme, he is widely regarded as one of Ongwediva’s most consistent and dedicated photographers. Clients often...

Short Story – A kind snake
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Short Story – A kind snake

Long ago, there was a toothpick-thin boy named Matui. Unfortunately, his tongue would get stuck to the roof of his mouth, making him a joke for his buddies.  Of course, the naughty boys were flogged with a horsewhip by the don’t-hide-the-rod uncles for mocking him.  The boys sang every word that Matui was wrestling to...

Young Namibians must own NYC – Masua
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Young Namibians must own NYC – Masua

The newly appointed interim executive chairperson of the National Youth Council (NYC), Patience Masua, said young people must take ownership of the council and emphasised their commitment to restoring confidence in the institution’s mandate. The youth leader was appointed interim executive chairperson by education minister Sanet Steenkamp, following the resignation of Kennedy Kariseb in December...

Uushona amplifying sports education globally
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Uushona amplifying sports education globally

Jacobina Uushona has carried the Namibian flag on the basketball court and represented the nation in global sports administration, becoming the country’s first graduate of the Dream Together Master (DTM) programme and helping reshape the future of sport at home and beyond. The DTM Programme is a global graduate initiative designed to nurture future leaders...

AGOFN awards 21 fellowships to Namibian students
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AGOFN awards 21 fellowships to Namibian students

The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Namibia (AGOFN) held its annual welcome event recently for its 2026 fellowship recipients, highlighting the extensive support offered to fellows throughout their academic journeys. AGOFN forms part of the Allan and Gill Gray philanthropies, which operate across multiple countries worldwide and are committed to advancing equitable access to education, leadership...

Empowering through grooming crowns
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Empowering through grooming crowns

Monika Amunyela For Teresa Mupalu, the founder of Hair by Mulombe, giving back to the community comes naturally through her braiding talent. Mupalu and a small team of volunteers recently spent time grooming children at Home of Good Hope Orphanage ahead of the new school term. “What inspired me is wanting to give back to...

Short Story – Dear Driver!
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Short Story – Dear Driver!

“Why do you race bakkies in our crossing path?” The signboards show the warthogs’ crossing, not a zebra crossing (Lol). Last week, a white double-cab rammed into a kindergarten of piglets during a dazzling sun. “Let me not expose the galloping and skirting car, which my bundle of joy mistakes for a desert horse. If...