insert_link Business / Economics Youth lag in tapping N$257 million fund, warns Sheehama Youth Participation, National Youth Fund, Youth Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Job Creation, Economic Growth, Business Skills, Mentorship, Youth Engagement, Startups, Financial Literacy, Business Planning, Young Entrepreneurs, Collateral-Free Loan, Youth Opportunities, Skill Development, Innovation, Youth Challenges, Civic Engagement, Future Leaders today27 August, 2025
insert_link Namibia Nandi-Ndaitwah Pushes Youth Fund, Slams Corruption President Nandi-Ndaitwah has announced that the Youth Development Fund will soon be launched to empower young citizens and create jobs. Speaking at Heroes Day in Katima Mulilo, she urged beneficiaries to pursue viable projects and warned against political favoritism. She reaffirmed her stance that corruption is “treason” and called for quality service delivery, while also paying tribute to the late Lt. Gen. Solomon Hawala, who will be laid to rest […] today27 August, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Interview: Expert warns youth are missing out on N$257 million National Youth Fund Leonard Witbeen | August 27, 2025 Business and economics expert Josef Sheehama has raised concerns over the low participation of youth in the newly approved National Youth Fund, which has been allocated N$257 million for 2025-2026. The fund is designed to empower young entrepreneurs, reduce unemployment, and contribute to broader economic growth. He highlighted that only 187 youth have attempted to apply so far, with many struggling to prepare viable […] today27 August, 2025
insert_link Health / Medical Becoming a dad can be scary. Here’s how to be the best father for your kids By nurturing strong father-child attachment, fathers contribute to the growth, resilience and happiness of their children. Goodboy Picture Company/Getty Images By Tawanda Makusha, Human Sciences Research Council It is natural to feel apprehensive about the responsibilities that come with parenthood – the financial obligations, the emotional and practical support, and the lifelong commitment. And parenting takes many forms. In my case I became a father for the first […] today13 May, 2024
insert_link Local CRAN holds hearing to determine dominant players within telecommunication sector. Last week Friday, 25 April 2024, the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) conducted a public hearing in terms of section 78 of the Communications Act, Act No. 8 of 2009 on market dominance within the country's telecommunications sector. The hearing focused on the discussion document to determine dominant operators identified the following markets within the telecommunications sector, namely National Data Transmission, Wired End-User Access, Mobile End-User Access, […] today30 April, 2024
insert_link Africa NBA Africa ‘hoops’ into African tech with a startup accelerator By Bonface Orucho, bird story agency The NBA, through its business franchise in Africa, NBA Africa, has stepped onto Africa's tech startup scene, launching an accelerator tailored for early-stage startups in sports and creative industries. In a statement, NBA Africa explained that the initiative, known as the Triple-Double: NBA Africa Startup Accelerator, will support Africa’s tech ecosystem and the next generation of African tech entrepreneurs by […] today30 April, 2024
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s young education researchers need networks to share experience more than pressure to produce outputs Researchers in the education sphere benefit from collaboration and idea-sharing. cgstock/Shutterstock By Mpho-Entle Puleng Modise, University of South Africa and Maureen Robinson, Stellenbosch University South Africa has for many years been a strong player in several areas of world-class research. Some of the country’s researchers have made major contributions in areas like the biomedical sciences, palaeontology and astronomy Good research matters. It can have broad, positive consequences. On paper South […] today26 April, 2024
insert_link Africa IOC Young Leaders: Ouname Mhotsha is inspiring the next generation of sportswomen in Africa As one of the few girls growing up in the world of African golf, Ouname Mhotsha would have liked to have female peers and mentors through her early career. Now, thanks to the International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s Young Leaders programme, Ouname is launching the Thanya Monana Projects, aiming to give young girls the opportunity and support needed to flourish in golf. Ouname grew up in Botswana in a sports-loving family who were […] today18 March, 2024
