Dolly Menas

Gender equality and child welfare minister Emma Kantema has told young Namibians to participate in leadership opportunities without waiting to be told. Speaking at a capacity-building workshop for youth in politics in Windhoek on Thursday, Kantema said young people should take an active role in shaping the country while young, saying leadership is not reserved for a certain age. “Leadership begins the moment you decide to take responsibility, serve or use your voice for the benefit of others.

The newly launched Rundu Town Council Commercial Services (RTCCS) should not be driven by profit at the expense of the people it is meant to serve, prime minister Elijah Ngurare says. In a speech delivered on his behalf by the office’s executive director, Petrus Sindimba, at the launch at Rundu on Friday, Ngurare said the company, which is wholly owned by the Rundu Town Council belongs to its residents and its success should benefit the community. “The aim, therefore, should not just be profit.

Two “frightening” ride experiences in taxis left Simone Frans (25) questioning whether women can ever truly feel safe when using public transport. The robberies inspired the entrepreneur to come up with HerRide Namibia, an e-hailing service for women. Although not yet off the ground, the service will only allow women drivers and passengers to use the app. Frans is currently conducting feasibility research to get it off the ground, and says she has received mostly positive responses.