Tjijetuombaze pressed the knob of the window, and waved his palm through the buffeting wind. Then he changed into gear seven, while his greenish-yellow eyes scanned a carpet of grass next to the road. Somehow, he flashed the oncoming trucks shaking his car as they snail passed by. Soon, he pressed his golden eyes at...
Old Mutual Unit Trusts (OMUT), a key offering under the Old Mutual Investment Group Namibia, demonstrated its ongoing commitment to youth development through its recent support of two notable school initiatives that highlight both academic and extracurricular excellence. At Windhoek High School (WHS), OMUT celebrated academic achievement by recognising the top two Grade 10 Mathematics performers during...
Bertha Kahenge I’m the freedom dipped in the blood of our freedom fighters, The deep-rooted strength of the Welwitchia plant in the plain of the desert. I’m the swaying and swinging of hips dancing to the beats of my traditional drums. I’m the voice of 30 languages being spoken amongst 13 tribes. I’m the security...
ONGWEDIVA – Dina Uvatera (26) from the Ovahimba community, who graduated last week through Namcol with a diploma in education, said her mother used to sell goats and cows to pay for her studies. She revealed that her mother, who is currently battling tuberculosis (TB), was unable to attend the graduation ceremony held in Ongwediva. However, her...
It all began with a simple, heartfelt conversation in a parking lot between two friends, Tangeni Ndeitunga and Waldau Naruseb, reminiscing about the magic of Easter and Christmas in their childhoods. Soon after, they brought in an incredible team, Ileni Hitula, Elly Nandago, Pandu Shaduka, Abassier Leukes and Innocent Enkali. Since then, things have continued...
Tom was driving uphill when he spotted a storybook on the charcoal-black road. First, the grass-flogging wind flicked the book’s pages, and he skimmed through the looped letters, as the tyres rolled over it. Secondly, he glanced at the rear mirror and scanned the title, ‘Diary of a Magician. “Do you believe in ghosts?” asked...
The African Pathfinder Leaders’ Initiative (APLI) 2025 fellows have begun their fellowship journey, engaging in a series of dynamic knowledge-sharing sessions led by industry professionals. These sessions addressed a variety of subjects, including the transition to skills-based organisations, wellness, market research, public speaking mastery and the significance of achieving emotional debt-freedom. Mechanical engineer Michael Nauta...
Last year, 40 ambitious Namibians embarked on a transformative journey to Lagos, Nigeria to sharpen their banking skills at the Banking School of Excellence through the Access Bank entry-level training programme. After completing the programme, Access Bank warmly welcomed them back to Namibia. The bank expressed pride in the group, highlighting their dedication, perseverance and...
The National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST) has commenced a training programme for interns in the field of green hydrogen. The project has evolved in Namibia, transcending its role as merely a renewable energy initiative. It has emerged as a beacon of hope for numerous young science graduates and students facing unemployment in...
In a country grappling with a staggering youth unemployment rate of 44.7%, some young individuals are stepping up to help reduce this figure. Anastasia Aindongo (24) demonstrates that a simple ball of yarn and a crochet hook can create more than just patterns; it can also weave purpose, pride and potential. Her aim is to...