Five students from the University of Namibia (Unam) and the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) recently completed a week-long study visit to Shenzhen, China, as part of Huawei’s ‘Seeds for the Future’ programme. The students, Hilma Uupindi, Justin Campbell and Lilungwe Simasiku from NUST, and Alzira Dongua and Vepukisa Tjiuiju from Unam, were...
Taimi Haihambo The hardships experienced by many tertiary students who do not have financial assistance are profound, resulting in countless students dropping out of their studies. Puye-Ipawa Haipinge, was once in those difficult shoes. The 28-year-old accounting graduate turned her fortune around when she started an “order with me” business to finance her studies at...
A black radio between the Y-shaped branches announced that an icy storm was headed toward Omusarakuumba. The presenter, who was coughing and sneezing, apologised for the short notice. First, Kambangane waved a finger at the villagers and prophesied that the gods were punishing Omusarakuumba with stone-sized raindrops. In response, the villagers joked about his truthful...
Rudolf Gaiseb The Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth , Sports, Arts and Culture Sanet Steenkamp has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to youth development, placing strong emphasis on expanding access to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as a key pathway for empowerment. Speaking at the opening of the Commonwealth Youth Ecosystem Stakeholders Dialogue on...
That Sunday, Karuru overslept, but the family arranged for his burial. The next day, he sneaked out of the grave and opened a case against his family at the Living Police Station. Unfortunately, the tearstained policewoman had watched the funeral, which was streamed live on all platforms. Strangely, the funeral coincided with his birthday, and...
Rudolf Gaiseb Last week’s Namibia International Cybersecurity Conference and Exhibition was held under the theme ‘Securing Namibia’s Digital Future: Collaboration, Innovation and Capacity Building’. The annual conference continues to attract academia and corporations by empowering students and universities with the knowledge and skills needed to address the growing demand for cybersecurity professionals. Various of students...
Dalene Kooper OUTJO – In the small town of Outjo in the Kunene region, where opportunities are scarce and unemployment looms, one young musician is determined to make a difference. Oley Bakan, a talented musician and videographer, has taken it upon himself to guide and inspire local youth through the power of music. Since 2016,...
Youth from across northern Namibia were left inspired and spirited when award-winning philanthropist and youth icon Mavis Elias presented a touching keynote address at the Elite Tutorial College award event. The event was held at both the Omafo and Ondangwa campuses last week. Speaking to almost 100 high-achieving learners, Elias did not just deliver a...
WALVIS BAY – More than 3 400 learners from across the Erongo region benefitted from the annual Erongo Career Fair Roadshow that took place last week in Walvis Bay, Swakopmund, Karibib and Omaruru. Grade 11 learner Ellis Maasdorp from Walvis Bay, who attended the roadshow, said it was indeed an eye opener in terms of...
Bertha Tobias has assured that her goal, through her podcast, Spotlight, and the work she will do with the CNN Academy, is to show Africa as a place of joy, abundance, and nuance, far beyond the tired tropes of poverty and despair. Tobias has been selected to be part of the Cable News Network (CNN)...