In celebration of International Youth Day (#IYD) 2024, the National Youth Council of Namibia (NYC) will have an essay competition to inspire and mobilise young people to explore the role of digital technology in sustainable development. The #IYD 2024 Essay Competition is open to Namibian youth aged 16 to 35. Participants are invited to craft...
Esther Ananias, a Namibian Youth on Renewable Energy (NAYORE) member,has returned from the Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice (NSSCJ) with a renewed passion for climate action. She was amongst youth activists from all corners of the African continent. The youngsters tackled critical climate issues.The summer school programme was organised by the Pan-African Climate Justice...
A cloudscape floated over the grill cart, tempting a salivating barbecue for the sausage-craving farmer. Kamuti was a Grade-A braai master. He fancied red-hot coals under the snake-thin sausages. Then he wielded a No.4 axe, and took to the Kalahari. A silver-grey tree, acting like a one-star hostel for the green-tail birds, spookily drew his attention. ...
Paheja Siririka Pricilla Mukokobi With more than 60% of Africa’s population under the age of 35, the youth holds immense potential to shape the continent’s future. These sentiments were echoed by African youth leaders on Monday during the celebration of the International Youth Day in Burkina Faso. The annual commemoration, organised by the National Youth...
Christa Nekwaya The International Training College Lingua held its graduation ceremony recently, where more than 200 students graduated from different fields of study. Board chairperson Majory Mukasa congratulated graduates on their remarkable milestone and achievement. “I have had the privilege of witnessing your growth and development during your time at Lingua,” she said. Education ministry’s...
Unemployment, mental health issues, gender-based violence and lack of male role models for young boys in the community of Outapi enticed Pandeni Ekandjo to create a safe space for the boy child to be guided and empowered. Through his foundation, the African Boy Child Foundation, the full-time teacher provides programmes tailored to the needs and...
The desire to make a meaningful impact in her community and empower fellow young women propelled 15-year-old Elaine Engelbrecht to take part in Miss Teen 2024, a crown she recently won in Lüderitz. The beauty queen told Youth Corner her interest in pageantry is primarily fuelled by a desire to make a positive impact in...
Once upon a time, there lived a young boy named Angula. He had brown hair, and was tall and fat. He bullied learners at school and at home, he even bullied his small sister Ndamona. Angula was in grade four and his sister was in grade two, but she was smarter and kinder than her...
Isai Sipunga The Annual Career Fair, held at Eldorado Secondary School in Windhoek, highlighted the importance of networking and career exploration for students. The event drew a diverse group of learners, educators and industry professionals, offering valuable opportunities to engage with experts and chart their career paths. Keynote speaker Khomas governor Laura McLeod-Katjirua emphasised the...
KEETMANSHOOP – Oranjemund Private School and Suiderlig Secondary School received awards for top primary and secondary schools respectively, at the //Kharas Region Science Fair. The fair started in Keetmanshoop on Wednesday, and ended on Friday. The two schools each walked away with a data projector donated by the Anglo Foundation and the Debmarine-Namdeb Foundation. From...