Meet Khorixas based female boxer Nawases
By Michael Uugwanga
WHILE boxing has historically been male-dominated with significant past stigma against women, today it is recognized as a powerful fitness option for all genders and continues to evolve. Boxing is now an inclusive sport with growing female participation. In Namibia, the number of female boxers might to be that high when comparing to other African countries, due to the restrictions of women participations, especially when it comes to the professional, unlike at the amateur level.
Edwards navigate’s Namibia’s blue economy
By Patience Makwele
A marine biologist, Josephine Edwards has carved a place for herself in one of Namibia’s previously male-dominated industries. With an Honours degree in Fisheries and Aquatic Science from the University of Namibia (UNAM) and a Master’s in Biodiversity and Conservation Biology from the University of the Western Cape, she leads with the ichthyoplankton in the country’s marine ministry.
Fitness is medicine: Hipondoka on resilience, and youth empowerment
By Hilja Shikongo
When it comes to fitness in Namibia, Ester Hipondoka is proof that passion, discipline, and resilience can transform a lifestyle into a movement. From her early school days where she was actively involved in sports, to owning her own fitness boot camp today, Hipondoka has grown into one of the young voices shaping health and wellness in the country.
ToucyT crowned queen of creative industry
By Hilja Shikongo
In an industry where most dream of mastering just one craft, Namibia’s ToucyT, also known as the Himba Queen, has boldly conquered ten. Actress, producer, songwriter, scriptwriter, theatre performer, dancer, director, anchor, fashion designer, and presenter she embodies what it means to be a true “Decuple-Threat Queen of Creative Industry.”
Changing the narrative
As we observe World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September 2025, with the theme "Changing the Narrative on Suicide," it's crucial to confront an uncomfortable truth: suicide remains a global crisis demanding urgent, collective action. More than 720,000 people worldwide die by suicide annually. That’s one death every 43 seconds, with each tragedy rippling through families, communities and entire societies.
Balancing efficiency and equity: Middleman removal must be approached with caution
In a commendable and bold move aimed at streamlining public spending and ensuring better value for taxpayers’ money, the Government of the Republic of Namibia (GRN) has recently eliminated middlemen from the procurement of medicines and clinical supplies. This decision, announced by Health and Social Services Minister Esperance Luvindao, is projected to save the ministry over N$221 million by procuring directly from international manufacturers and wholesalers.
KPMG maps road for African banks
By Jeremiah Ndjoze
KPMG South Africa, this week, released its latest global report under the theme, Banking Transformation: The New Agenda, which provides in-depth insights and practical recommendations for banks seeking to achieve operational excellence and sustainable cost management.
Green Hydrogen to diversify economy, says Mbuende
Erasmus Shalihaxwe
National Planning Commission (NPC) director general Kaire Mbuende, said Green Hydrogen is not a petty project as it was perceived before but the new source of income and the diversification of the country’s economy from traditional economic sectors like mining, agriculture and so forth.
Mbuende made these remarks this week during a panel discussion at the Global African Hydrogen Summit that took place in Windhoek for three days.