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Transforming positively

1 week ago - 07 June 2019 | People

Justicia ShipenaAnnaliz Kauapirura is a management accountant at Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR).She was born and bred in Okamatapati, a village in the Okakarara constituency. She completed her secondary education at Augustineum Secondary School in Windhoek...

Introducing the Sanlam Innovation Works winners

3 weeks ago - 28 May 2019 | People

Motlee HR Systems NamibiaQ: Tell The Zone about your innovation. A: One of our innovations is the Motlee Central Recruitment Platform - online recruitment software that helps companies to recruit candidates by providing a fully,...

Live for the moments, not the milestones

4 weeks ago - 21 May 2019 | People

Mariselle StofbergCarla van Zyl is the top medical student from the class of 2018 at the University of Namibia (Unam). This motivated, driven and passionate student has worked hard throughout her studies and recently graduated...

The kingdom of life

4 weeks ago - 21 May 2019 | People

Khoety Mareka I am an undergraduate studying for my BA honours in fashion communication and promotion at Nottingham Trent University in the United Kingdom. My experience with studying abroad hasn’t always been great. It took...

From teacher to humble CEO

1 month - 17 May 2019 | People

Leandrea Louw Bisey Uirab, the former CEO of the Namibian Ports Authority (Namport), will be heading to the Namibia Airports Company (NAC) in the next phase of his life. Born in a hut, with...

Writing your own story

1 month - 17 May 2019 | People

Mariselle StofbergOctavia Tsibes was born and raised in Otjiwarongo. Her family has always been interested in writing, and this passion is evident in this humble...

Hard work makes the dream work

1 month - 17 May 2019 | People

Mariselle Stofberg Zenneth Oosthuizen is a senior associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) who enjoys adventure and new opportunities. “I would describe myself as a quiet and...

Driven to do the best

1 month - 17 May 2019 | People

Justicia Shipena Hailing from down south in Lüderitz, Ursula Mwatire ‘Mwati’ Uyumba is a human capital practitioner at Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR).She is touches...

Finding a niche in justice

1 month - 17 May 2019 | People

Michelle MushongaShe completed her LLB honours degree at the University of Namibia (Unam) in 2017 and is currently enrolled at the Justice Training Centre for...

Christel: The real-life princess

1 month - 14 May 2019 | People

Michelline NawatisesPullqoute: “The biggest challenge I faced was getting words from people about my pageant career; how I overcame it was I believed in myself.”...

MVA CEO has big dreams

1 month - 10 May 2019 | People

Justicia Shipena Hailing from the northern part of Namibia, Rosalia Martins-Hausiku was born in Rundu and has four siblings. Martins-Hausiku matriculated from Etosha High School,...

AV tech has big dreams

1 month - 10 May 2019 | People

Pull-quote: “My ability to learn anything in a short time scares me sometimes.”- Rubben Mabuku, head of AV at DB Audio Namibia.

Sky is the limit for...

13 hours ago | Technology

Ester Kamati Megan Werner, an experienced model and published author, recently finished building an aircraft along with 20 other youth, which they plan to fly...

It’s not that serious!

13 hours ago | Columns

Ester KamatiThis may be a worn-out topic but the need to talk about it is quite strong. Lately romantic relationships among youth have simply become...

New name for Etakaya

13 hours ago | Education

Justicia Shipena Etakaya Primary School, situated at Etakaya village of Etakaya in the Ohangwena Region, was recently renamed Sakaria H Nghikembua Primary School.The school...

Feeling the momentum!

13 hours ago | Sports

Ester KamatiWindhoek High School’s Vegkop stadium is home to many memorable games when it comes to rugby and this year was no different. The stadium...

Improving Africa through constructive debate

13 hours ago | Education

Ester KamatiThe 2019 Day of the African Child Debate and Public Speaking Championships knockout rounds were held at the St George's Diocesan School on 14...

A platform for leadership

13 hours ago | Education

Michelline NawatisesThe City of Windhoek Junior Council (JC) provides a platform for leadership potential and exposes learners to local challenges.They learn about local issues and...