From what started as a quiz night in 2015, Power Pad Girls has evolved and since then, the organisation has to date raised N$60 000 for acquiring reusable pads to young girls who are unable to afford sanitary pads.
Youth Corner
Dispatched thoughts – Appreciate Your Friends
Friends are wonderful; I always considered them the family one gets to choose for themselves, God’s way of giving you a choice to select who you would like to be related to.
Social reflections – How to kick yourself out of a slump
A conversation we tend to want to shove under the rug is that we all find ourselves in a slump and can’t help but cast eyes on the journey of another. We go through seasons of transition, seasons of silence and seasons of teachings. Much of the time, these seasons do not hold progress. We find ourselves worried as to whether we have slowed down in life, worried as to whether there’s more we should be doing and hell-bent on trying to keep an eye on our own race.
Staying educated through #TeamGraduate
The status of education in Namibia is being challenged by many obstacles which led to some organisations and citizens joining hands to offer the little resources they have to lift the weight off the government. One such initiative is #TeamGraduate.
A new perspective on the informal settlements
Having lived in an informal settlement for the past 21 years, it saddens me to witness that amongst all the challenges that we are faced with, we have truly grown comfortable in our dignity being abused.
“When you feel like quitting, remember WHY you started.” – Anonymous
When I was growing up, I always used to look at the stars and think to myself, that if I am to aim for the galaxy, I can fall on the stars.
Banks must support young people without collaterals – Neville Andre
The newly-appointed governor of Erongo region, Neville Andre, said to reduce youth unemployment in the country, banks need to support young people without collateral and construct labour-based projects like community infrastructure.
Ministry of Education establishes e-learning in schools
The Ministry of Education on Thursday implemented virtual learning in schools for the duration of the lockdown and beyond at the United Nations House in Windhoek.
Students weigh in on e-learning
Namibian students locally and abroad received directives from the government to try their level best to be on par with the latest trend of continuing their classes
The gatekeeper of Namibia’s music industry and its artists
Founder of DonluAfrica, a local online music platform, Llewelyn Adams (28) said the appreciation and love for music have led him to establish a podium that promotes local music.