Bernard Chali, a 35-year-old resident of Luderitz, has changed his life from a struggling security guard to a thriving baker, serving delicious treats to his community. Not long ago, Chali found himself in a predicament. He was earning peanuts from a job that did not give him fulfillment or enjoyment. “It was tough. My employer...
August 26 Manufacturing has embarked on an initiative to empower young Namibian people through an apprenticeship programme. This programme, which commenced on 1 April, seeks to equip young individuals, including those from marginalised communities and women, with essential skills in clothing production. The three-year apprenticeship program offered by August 26 Manufacturing will train apprentices in...
Long ago, the chocolate-brown moths were colourful butterflies. They flew over the trumpet-shaped lilies and were nicknamed the flying flowers. There were countless purple, blue and yellow moths. These troops of rainbow-like insects painted the crystal clear ponds. The insects floated on the water in half-moon marches. Soon the reddish yellow and deep red moths...
At just 12 years, Thomas Elago, a learner at Nautilus Primary School in Lüderitz, is using his passion for solar technology to lighten up his community. Residing in Area Seven settlement, he has gained attention for his ability to craft solar bulbs, repair broken radios and fix electrical issues. Elago said he discovered a knack...
The USAID-funded Reach Namibia project recently hosted the vibrant and impactful ‘Youth Take Charge’ mobilisation event at the UN Plaza, where 360 young people received essential health and education services. Youth Take Charge targets priority populations with a comprehensive array of education and clinical services, including HIV, gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and education, HIV testing,...
The sixth session of the Children’s Parliament which was opened by President Nangolo Mbumba on Monday was a resounding success and saw the new speaker, Jane Phiri presiding. Youth Corner caught up with some representatives to find out how they felt about being part of the session, lessons learned and ways forward.
Young people have been encouraged to perform their civic duty and register to vote, and the over 700 cadets from the National Youth Service (NYS) have done their part. From a cohort of 750 registered recruits, 740 have registered to vote in the upcoming Presidential and National Assembly elections, slated for November this year. The...
The wind ripped the loincloths of grinning youngsters at the Augusteneum Mission. Underneath the sun-blocking tree, Karuru wrote his name on the rose-coloured sand. Firstly, the clumpy bearded teacher drew a tick next to the mass killings’ name. He shook his scattered-brained head and erased the wicked name with his military boots. Secondly, he sprinkled...
KEETMANSHOOP – Deputy sports minister Emma Kantema-Gaomas says the youth, as the population segment on which the nation entrusts its future, should be relentless in their pursuit of success. She made these remarks inKeetmanshoop recently, where 52 members of the youth from //Kharas, Hardap and Khomas regions received financial assistance (loans) worth N$406 000 from...
About 8km outside Rundu lies an early childhood development centre, accommodating and instilling basic educational skills in about 45 pre-teens from different backgrounds.