Hulda Gideon (9), who became a social media star for her viral “Ndele ohai filidja” (I’m freezing) video, has died. Gideon died on Friday night at a hospital in Windhoek after a long battle with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, a type…

“How can I imagine the house without James?” That was the question posed by parliamentarian Lilian Lutuhezi as lawmakers and regional leaders mourn the death of Swapo member of parliament and former Otjozondjupa governor James Uerikua, who died in a…

The last two weeks have been nothing short of a nightmare for my family and I, as we had to say goodbye to a beloved niece and friend who unfortunately lost her battle with colon cancer at the age of…

Let me help you understand this matter properly, because clearly we are all missing the genius unfolding right in front of us. Please, just awaken your imagination a little. According to legend, Fernest (pronounced Fairness) was the acting chief executive…

I am the age my mother was when I was born. I’ve always wondered what my life would be like at 31, and how that would compare to the woman who came before me. I am the perfect example of…

Namibian beauty queen Elly Aron is officially set to represent Namibia on the international stage in Vietnam this year. The beauty queen will be blazing the stage during the 73rd Miss World event, which will take place between 9 August…

With many teenagers spending much of their time on social media, author and evangelist Victoria Shilongo (29) has made it her goal to encourage them to read books that will equip them with life skills and a sense of purpose.…

All thanks went to God, mothers, the ancestors and the humble streets of Arandis as the Namibian Theatre and Film Awards returned for their sixth edition at the National Theatre of Namibia in Windhoek last week. Hosted by Josy Nghipandua…

Our Planet Has been warming for decades, with oceans absorbing more than 90% of this extra heat. Over the last 40 years, their heat intake has quadrupled, and even higher predictions are forecast for future. By 2025, global sea surface…

Namibia enters April facing a fuel price increase that is not domestic in origin, nor part of routine market adjustments.It is the direct consequence of a global shock. In March, the Iran conflict shut down traffic through the Strait of…

We keep saying we need good leaders, and we often hold our leaders to a high standard. That is fair and correct. However, our call for better leadership should be accompanied by a call for better followers as well. This…

April is known for several major religious events, including Easter, Passover and usually, the conclusion of Ramadan. Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, marks the period in which the Qur’an was revealed to the prophet Muhammad. For Muslims…