Namibia has welcomed home its newly crowned Miss Teen International 2026 First Runner-Up, Chantel Boeren, following her historic performance at the international pageant in India.
Boeren returned home to an emotional and colourful welcome from family, friends, schoolmates, and supporters.
For many young boys, growing into manhood can come with questions, pressure and uncertainty.
But through the 4X4 initiative, 50 boys are being given a space to reflect, learn and build the value they need for the future.
Miss Namibia National Director Beaulah Boois-Beukes has thanked Namibians for the support shown to Miss Teen International Namibia 2026, Chantel Boeren, as she continues her journey in India.
16-year-old Kornelius Shimuafeni has been conferred the award of the Most Distinguished Order, third class, for saving the lives of nine-month-old twin babies from drowning.
When one hears the word hero, names from the Namibian's liberation struggle quickly come to mind.
However, for some Namibians, their heroes are not found in history books or on monuments but at home, in places where sacrifices, love and courage are part of everyday life.
The descendants and community of Ovaherero gathered at Okahandja for the 103rd Otjiserandu Commemoration of the legacy of Chief Samuel Maharero.
The Commemoration, also known as Red Flag Day, was held under the theme "Remembering the reburial of Chief Samuel Maharero's remains in Namibia".
For many students, a university education is a journey towards opportunity and success.
But for students with special needs, that journey can come with barriers that go beyond the lecture hall.
The transition from the lecture hall to the workplace has never been more important, as youth unemployment remains one of the most pressing challenges.
The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports and Culture has launched the Norms and Standards Framework for Schools in Namibia, including the National Minimum Standard Operating Procedures for Hostels
The police have called on members of the public to voluntarily surrender illegal and unwanted firearms and ammunition without fear of arrest or prosecution.
This is in line with an amnesty period for the month of September, launched on Wednesday in the capital.
