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Patience Makwele Nearly two years after Namibian author and lecturer Linda Perestrelo published her book ‘Fatherless’, young men across the country say the work continues to spark conversations about identity, healing and the emotional impact of growing up without a father figure. What began as Perestrelo’s personal story of navigating life with an absent father has evolved into a wider discussion among young readers, many of whom say the book challenged them to confront emotions they had long ignored. Jason Uises, a 34-year-old Windhoek resident, said reading the book forced him to reflect on how fatherlessness has shaped the lives…

Patience Makwele A Tsumeb-based entrepreneur is proving that some of the best business ideas can come from personal experiences. Jamila Jokomo, a trained psychological counsellor and mother, has transformed her own breastfeeding journey into a growing online business that supports mothers across Namibia while encouraging young women to see challenges as opportunities for innovation. What began as a personal solution during the early stages of motherhood has evolved into a business that now serves customers across the country. Jokomo said the idea was born shortly after the birth of her firstborn daughter, when she was navigating the realities of exclusive…

Renthia Kaimbi More than 990 bags of rubbish were collected in Walvis Bay, after community members, businesses, volunteers, and municipal teams joined forces for the first Mayoral Clean Up Campaign two weeks ago. Led by Walvis Bay mayor Johannes Shimbilinga, the coordinated day transformed public spaces across the coastal town, with clean-up activities focused mainly in Kuisebmond, Narraville, and the town centre. Held in observance of World Biodiversity Day and under the global theme “Acting Locally for Global Impact,” the campaign began at Tutaleni High School before participants dispersed to designated areas. Addressing volunteers, Shimbilinga emphasised that the initiative represented…

Renthia Kaimbi Two separate suicide incidents within days of each other have shaken the coastal town, with the Erongo regional police confirming both cases. Swakopmund resident Barbara Ludwig was found deceased in her vehicle in Kramersdorp suburb on Tuesday, after having been missing since earlier during the day. She is believed to have ended her life by shooting herself with a firearm. Sources claimed that a suicide note she left, presumably at her home, led her loved ones to phone the police, giving a description of the vehicle she was driving. Members of the Swakopmund Neighbourhood Watch spotted the vehicle…

Renthia Kaimbi Swakopmund officially unveiled its new welcome sign on Tuesday in a ceremony marked by celebration, community pride, and a clear vision for the town’s future. The town’s mayor, Suamma Kautondokwa described the landmark not merely as an aesthetic addition but as the first step in a broader strategy to boost tourism, support local business, and enhance the town’s identity as Namibia’s premier holiday destination. Kautondokwa acknowledged Nicole Buchert, the original concept designer and creative mind behind the project. Buchert, who could not attend the unveiling, was represented by her parents instead. “Through Nicole’s contribution, we have created a…

Staff Writer DStv and GOtv have launched a new “Movies Showcase” that will bring a wide range of films to viewers from June to August. The seasonal offering features blockbuster movies, popular favourites and classic films across various genres. The showcase aims to provide viewers with a steady stream of entertainment that families and friends can enjoy together at home. The platforms, operated by MultiChoice Group, said the campaign is focused on creating “must-watch” viewing experiences that audiences can enjoy together, with films that spark conversation long after the credits roll. The line-up includes international titles such as Spider-Man: Far…

Patience Makwele Young Namibians have been urged to learn, protect and retell the country’s history as Namibia marked its second Genocide Remembrance Day on Thursday. Speaking during the national commemoration held in Eenhana in the Ohangwena region, vice president Lucia Witbooi said the day should serve as an educational platform for young people to understand the history of the 1904–1908 genocide committed against the Ovaherero and Nama people during German colonial rule. “To our youth, Genocide Remembrance Day must serve as an important educational platform through which they can learn about Namibia’s painful history,” Witbooi said. She said the resistance…

Patience Makwele Young Namibians are increasingly speaking out about neurodiversity, disability inclusion and children’s mental development. They call for better support systems and awareness across the country. The discussions come amid growing concern over the lack of specialised neurodevelopmental therapy services in Namibia, which forces some families to seek treatment outside the country. Author and Rory Kostin Foundation founder Anthea Kostin has become one of the voices driving awareness after publicly sharing her family’s experience raising a child living with a brain injury. Kostin’s daughter, Rory, suffered a severe brain injury after contracting bacterial meningitis as a baby. Kostin said…

Staff Writer  The Namibia Youth Energy Forum (NYEF) will host the first Lüderitz Oil & Gas Youth Open Day next month.  This is part of NYEF's efforts to connect young people and local businesses to opportunities emerging in Namibia’s growing oil and gas sector. The event will take place on 20 June at the Lüderitz Waterfront Auditorium under the theme “Building Readiness. Creating Access.” According to NYEF, the open day forms part of the organisation’s Youth Day commemorative activities and is expected to attract about 300 participants, including learners, students, young professionals, SMEs, parents, local authorities, community stakeholders and industry…