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Interview: NANSO at 41: Redefining Radicalism for a New Generation

KAVANGO EAST — Dorthea Nangolo, President of the National Students Organisation (NANSO), says this year’s 41st anniversary celebrations offered a critical moment for the student movement to reflect on its identity and mission four decades after its founding. Speaking at the weekend event in Kavango East, Nangolo explained that the theme, ‘Redefining Radicalism and Consciousness in Student Leadership’, was chosen to question whether radicalism today should look the same […]

8 July, 2025

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Interview: Understanding Relapse: Katjijova Breaks Down the Hidden Stages Behind Addiction’s Return

When recovery slips: the warning signs nobody talks about Psychological Counsellor Marcella Katjijova has urged communities to better understand what really happens when a person who has been sober for weeks, months, or even years finds themselves using again. According to Katjijova, relapse is rarely sudden — it’s a gradual slide through three overlooked but predictable stages: emotional, mental, and physical. She says the first danger zone is the emotional […]

7 July, 2025

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INTERVIEW: Navigating Influencer Marketing: Insights from Scharlarco Visagie

In a recent discussion, digital marketing and brand specialist Scharlarco Visagie unpacked the dynamics shaping influencer marketing today. According to Visagie, many brands continue to work with familiar influencers because “if it’s not broken, why fix it?” He explained that the recycling of influencers happens because companies want to leverage proven engagement and audiences. Visagie pointed out that the cycle is also driven by influencers themselves, who tend to […]

2 July, 2025

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Interview: Guidance, Skills & Passion: Haitula’s Advice for Namibia’s Next Generation

Human resource specialist Tuuda Haitula has urged Namibian students and parents to look beyond the excitement of free tertiary education and instead focus on careful planning, career guidance, and passion-driven study choices to prepare the country’s youth for a rapidly evolving job market. Speaking to our newsroom, Haitula welcomed government’s pledge for free tertiary education but cautioned that it must be implemented thoughtfully to avoid straining institutions and missing […]

30 June, 2025

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Interview: IPC Charts Next Steps After Five-Year Milestone

The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) has marked its upcoming fifth anniversary with a National Executive Committee meeting focused on charting the party’s way forward. Spokesman Immanuel Nashinge confirmed that senior party structures gathered from June 27th to 28th to reflect on the IPC’s performance since its formation, particularly the lessons from last year’s national parliamentary and presidential elections. Nashinge explained that the meeting assessed legal battles faced by the […]

30 June, 2025

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Interview: Concerns Raised Over National Youth Service Selection Process

Social justice activist Shaun Gariseb has called for urgent scrutiny of the National Youth Service (NYS) intake process amid allegations of manipulation and lack of transparency. According to Gariseb, several constituencies, including Katutura East and Central, have expressed concerns that the NYS has sidelined local constituency councillors from the selection of youth candidates, leading to questionable lists of successful applicants. Gariseb pointed out that many names on the lists […]

30 June, 2025

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Interview: National Youth Service Dismisses Claims of Unfair Recruitment, Promises Transparency

The National Youth Service (NYS) has firmly rejected allegations circulating on social media that its recent 16th intake selection process was manipulated to favour certain individuals. Speaking to our newsroom, NYS Public Relations Officer Belinda Hamburee assured the public that the recruitment was conducted fairly and in line with the institution’s inclusive national mandate. Hamburee explained that the NYS received an unprecedented 11,000 applications for this intake — the highest […]

30 June, 2025

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Interview: NANSO President Dorthea Nangola Calls for Inclusion of Students in Free Tertiary Education Task Force

Dorthea Nangola, President of the National Students Organization (NANSO), has expressed deep disappointment over the exclusion of students from the government’s task force that is crafting the roadmap for free tertiary education. In a statement, Nangola stressed that without direct student involvement, the task force cannot fully understand or address the real needs of learners. Nangola explained that NANSO has long championed free tertiary education, including proposing a comprehensive education […]

27 June, 2025

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Interview: NANSO Raises Alarm Over Inequality and Neglect in Government Schools

The National Students Organization (NANSO) has voiced serious concerns about the unequal distribution of resources and lack of timely interventions in Namibia’s public schools. Dorthea Nangola, NANSO President, said the education system’s current approach leaves many schools struggling, particularly as national exam results are only analysed mid-year — too late to address urgent problems before exams. Nangola highlighted issues uncovered during NANSO’s Access to Education campaign, including discipline problems, inadequate […]

27 June, 2025