youth empowerment

2024 Regional World Children’s Day Commemorations – Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

World Children’s Day activities are held in over 130 countries to provide a platform for children to speak out about their concerns and advocate for children being left behind. Windhoek, 11 November 2024: Following the regional tradition of World Children’s Day celebration which started in Kazangula, Botswana in 2021, this year, over 200 children and Heads of State from seven SADC countries will gather in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, from […]

November 12, 2024 11

Interview Transcripts

INTERVIEW: Tuuda Haitula on Human Resources

Tuuda Haitula, an industrial psychologist by profession, recently led a program called Free Career Guidance for the Norwegian Boy Child, aimed at assisting young men transitioning from university or high school to the workforce. The program, initially designed for 30 participants, expanded quickly due to overwhelming interest, with 150 applicants ultimately joining the initiative. The Program's Vision and Growth Tuuda explained that the motivation behind the project stemmed from […]

November 11, 2024 9

Namibia

Local Youth Shine at Model UN Conference

The 12th annual Model United Nations Namibia Conference concluded with high school learners recognized for their outstanding contributions on issues of gender equality and empowerment. Delegates from 16 schools participated, with awards for Best Delegation going to Hage Geingob High School and Windhoek International School, while speakers were praised for their display of diplomacy. British High Commissioner Charles Moore applauded the youth for their insights, expressing hope for a […]

November 8, 2024 5

Local

High School Learners Take Top Honours at MODEL UN Conference

Windhoek, 7 October 2024 – The 12th annual Model United Nations Namibia (MUNNAM) Conference took place on November 5-6, 2024, at the United Nations House in Klein Windhoek, where high school learners were honoured for their outstanding contributions during the closing ceremony. Jointly hosted by UN Namibia, the British High Commission, and the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture, the conference allowed learners to simulate a UN General Assembly […]

November 7, 2024 19

Business / Economics

MSC Cruises Welcomes 42 Namibians to Its Onboard Team

Over 40 locals have landed jobs with MSC Cruises following a recruitment initiative launched in collaboration with the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board in June. The Brief says NIPDB announced that 42 candidates received letters of intent and are preparing to join the cruise line's fleet between November 2024 and January 2025. Positions include roles in hospitality, business administration, beauty and wellness, housekeeping, sales, and culinary services. This initiative […]

November 1, 2024 7

Environment

Local youth address climate change ahead of COP29

The Local Conference of Youth Namibia 2024 is underway in the capital, with 50 youth delegates from across the country holding talks on solutions to the country’s climate challenges. Member of the organising committee and youth delegate to COP29, Jasper Kassoma.

October 23, 2024 33

Local

Speaker, MPs Address Namibian Students in Villa Clara Province, Cuba

20 October 2024 HAVANA, CUBA – Hon. Prof. Peter Katjavivi, accompanied by members of the National Assembly, met with a group of 10 Namibian students out of 33 studying various careers at Universidad Marta Abreu de Villa Clara in the Republic of Cuba on Sunday. The Speaker is currently in Cuba, leading a multi-party parliamentary delegation on a week-long official visit from 20 to 26 October 2024. Hon. Prof. Katjavivi […]

October 22, 2024 8

Uncategorized

Amupanda leads AR in bid for Presidential election

The Affirmative Repositioning has officially put forward its leader, Job Amupanda, as its presidential candidate for the November general election. This submission was made to the Electoral Commission of Namibia this morning. To be registered as a presidential candidate, one must be part of a registered political party (unless running as an independent), be a registered voter, and pay a fee of N$20,000. Amupanda, born 28 August 1987 in Omaalala, […]

October 3, 2024 2

Africa

Pan-African Youth Organization marks two decades

Pan-African Youth Organization Marks Two Decades of Empowering Young Africans to Break the Cycle of Poverty and Drive Sustainable Change Image distributed by African Media Agency on behalf of gold-youth. RWANDA, Africa, 2 October 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- From classrooms to communities, gold-youth has been unlocking the potential of Africa’s young leaders for two decades. Now, it is set to expand its impact and reshape the future of an entire continent. gold-youth […]

October 2, 2024 25