Namibia has fielded a team of 52 archers for the upcoming Region 5 tournament, scheduled to take place at Walvis Bay Private School from 22 to 24 August. The selected archers are divided into three teams: the Africa Genesis Archery (AGA) team, the development team, and the national team. Five countries will compete for top...
AUSTIN – Joe Biden unveiled plans on Monday for sweeping US Supreme Court reforms, as he seeks to cement his legacy in the twilight of his presidency despite Republicans branding the proposals dead on arrival. Stung by shock rulings on abortion and other topics, and by a series of scandals involving the conservative-dominated court, Biden...
BENGALURU – Landslides in India triggered by pounding monsoon rains have so far killed at least 36 people, with hundreds more feared to be trapped under mud and debris, officials said yesterday. The southern coastal state of Kerala has been battered by torrential downpours, and the collapse of a key bridge at the disaster site...
Unemployment, mental health issues, gender-based violence and lack of male role models for young boys in the community of Outapi enticed Pandeni Ekandjo to create a safe space for the boy child to be guided and empowered. Through his foundation, the African Boy Child Foundation, the full-time teacher provides programmes tailored to the needs and...
The desire to make a meaningful impact in her community and empower fellow young women propelled 15-year-old Elaine Engelbrecht to take part in Miss Teen 2024, a crown she recently won in Lüderitz. The beauty queen told Youth Corner her interest in pageantry is primarily fuelled by a desire to make a positive impact in...
Once upon a time, there lived a young boy named Angula. He had brown hair, and was tall and fat. He bullied learners at school and at home, he even bullied his small sister Ndamona. Angula was in grade four and his sister was in grade two, but she was smarter and kinder than her...
Isai Sipunga The Annual Career Fair, held at Eldorado Secondary School in Windhoek, highlighted the importance of networking and career exploration for students. The event drew a diverse group of learners, educators and industry professionals, offering valuable opportunities to engage with experts and chart their career paths. Keynote speaker Khomas governor Laura McLeod-Katjirua emphasised the...
KEETMANSHOOP – Oranjemund Private School and Suiderlig Secondary School received awards for top primary and secondary schools respectively, at the //Kharas Region Science Fair. The fair started in Keetmanshoop on Wednesday, and ended on Friday. The two schools each walked away with a data projector donated by the Anglo Foundation and the Debmarine-Namdeb Foundation. From...
Our country looks to be going through a ‘glow-up,’ and the world is noticing. Oil and gas exploration, the green hydrogen projects that are being developed, and a resurgent tourism sector all bode well for Namibia’s socio-economic future. As a young Namibian, this fills me with joy, but there is also some apprehension. Every day,...
LONDON – BP yesterday announced tumbling profits for the first half, with the British oil and gas giant hit by depreciation of assets and falling revenue. Profit after tax slumped 79% to US$2.13 billion compared with net earnings of US$10 billion in the first six months of last year, BP said in a statement. Revenue...