Mindsinaction, in collaboration with the Bank of Namibia (BoN), is expanding its bootcamps to reach a wider audience that is interested in exploring the exciting world of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (Steam). The second phase of the programme is targeting at least 240 learners from four schools across the country. These schools are...
The third Junior National Council (JNC) kicked off on Monday in Windhoek, addressing pressing youth issues at both regional and national levels. The JNC serves as a voice for school-going youth, offering them a space to express their opinions, and debate matters affecting them. This year’s theme is ‘Educating a Namibian Child Fit for Agenda...
Persistence, dedication, patience and hard work are some of the key traits Rosalia Haufiku, to which the first runner-up for Youth inTourism Innovation Challenge in Gaborone, Botswana, attributes her success. The electronics engineering student at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) came out on top with her project, ‘Secure Environmental Data Acquisition Portal’...
Outapi is set to host its first SME Youth Expo, an event designed to showcase the talents and entrepreneurial spirit of young Namibians. Scheduled to run from 3 to 6 October this year, it promises to be a significant platform for young people across the country. Supported by Izzy Cranes Namibia, it will offer young...
Paulina Ndalikokule Toini Aikali, the recently-crowned Miss International University of Management (IUM) for Nkurenkuru campus, said through her role, she intends to empower young women and advocate for women’s rights. The pageant, designed to celebrate women and strengthen cultural ties among students, highlighted Aikali’s dedication to advocating for all kinds of women, which set her...
Many years ago, near the wave-like dunes, a mud-rolling buffalo stepped on a pear-shaped spider. The sticky soil buffalo went about chewing the yellow grass while swearing at the hairy-legged spider for toy-toying in its footpath. “We’re not called the Big Five for nothing,” mooed the cow-like beast. A minute later, a dark-brown ant loafing...
Namibia’s energy industry has seen tremendous growth, with the discovery of oil on the country’s coastal line and the development of green hydrogen, and with these comes the need for youth participation. Four students from Delta Secondary School Windhoek will represent Namibia at the Africa Energy Week in Cape Town, South Africa in November. The...
The Electoral Commission of Namibia’s (ECN) recent announcement that 91% are eligible voters in the country, appeared to have painted half the picture. Demographic fatigue seems to be jaded and severe among the young people, with their electoral turnout continuing to decline. According to the Namibia Statistics Agency, 71.1% of population is under the age...
With the national elections fast approaching and 91% of the electorate now registered, many young Namibians face a challenging decision in selecting the presidential candidate to vote for. Finding the “perfect” presidential candidate has become as elusive as finding “Mr Right” in the Namibian dating scene, leaving first-time and previous voters uncertain. This indecision underscores...
Ruben Kapimbi Donkey years ago, along the edges of the Omatako River, a naked-chest clan used to wolf dragonflies. Throughout the feast, kinfolks puffed the scattered see-through wings. The grey-haired men schooled the juveniles on how to simmer or roast the dragonflies. The girls plucked the red gums from the dragon trees, and muddled finger-sticking...