THE POWER OF A SMILE
THE POWER OF A SMILE When Mc Ellen Afrikaner speaks about aviation, his words are not merely spoken; they soar. Passionate, articulate, and deeply committed to service, FlyNamibia’s Cabin Services Manager is a man who believes in the power of human connection… 30,000 feet in the air. My mom sent me a Whatsapp a few […]
A LEGACY BY THE OCEAN
A LEGACY BY THE OCEAN Dr Sam Nujoma’s Connection to Terrace Bay The late Founding Father, Dr Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma, had a strong connection with Terrace Bay, a place where he could enjoy one of his greatest passions, fishing. His last visit to the resort was in 2021. For years, upon arrival, he would waste […]
SIKANJABUKA’S RISE IN BEEKEEPING
SIKANJABUKA’S RISE IN BEEKEEPING A few kilometres outside Katima Mulilo, in the northeastern Zambezi region, lies Sikanjabuka, a small rural community embracing sustainable development. Through the Namibian Integrated Landscape Approach for Enhancing Livelihoods and Environmental Governance (NILALEG), beekeeping has become a transformative initiative, merging environmental restoration with livelihood improvement. Today, 21 trained beekeepers generate income […]
THE MAN, THE LEADER, THE LEGACY
THE MAN, THE LEADER, THE LEGACY I first met Sam Nujoma in Lusaka in 1974, along with a number of young Namibians who had left the country to join the fight for freedom. Like many others, I had known of him from a young age—his name was already deeply woven into the consciousness of those […]
HONOURING NAMIBIA’S FOUNDING FATHER
HONOURING NAMIBIA’S FOUNDING FATHER On 8 February, we received the message that our Founding Father, Dr Sam Nujoma, passed on at the age of 95. The 9th of February is also the day that the constitution was adopted 35 years ago. I first heard of Sam Nujoma in my early school days. It was a […]
A NATION’S JOURNEY
A NATION’S JOURNEY Reflecting on the Legacy of Dr Sam Nujoma I join the rest of the country as we mourn and pay homage to our founding president, Dr Sam Nujoma, who died on 8 February 2025 at the age of 95. My memories of Dr Nujoma are clouded by time and my youthfulness during […]
FLYING FORWARD
FLYING FORWARD Nerine Uys and the Future of FlyNamibia Most little girls dream of being princesses, gymnasts, or doctors. Nerine Uys always knew she wanted to be a businesswoman. While other children played dress-up, she was setting up her own imaginary shops, complete with hand-drawn menus and a makeshift checkout counter. She didn’t just dream […]
A PLACE TO BELONG
A PLACE TO BELONG Driving back from Matemba Village near Ruacana to Nakayale Private Academy for Orphans and Marginalised Children, I felt the little boy on my lap relax. He had stopped crying and sat in silence, his face set, revealing not a trace of emotion. I could only sense the vast cultural divide between […]
NAMIBIA’S NEXT GENERATION OF PILOTS
NAMIBIA’S NEXT GENERATION OF PILOTS In 2023, FlyNamibia, in partnership with Westair Aviation, launched an ambitious pilot bursary programme aimed at developing homegrown aviation talent. Selected from over 1,400 applicants, the chosen bursars embarked on an intensive three-year journey designed to shape them into well-rounded aviation professionals. Their training extended far beyond the cockpit, immersing […]
A VISIONARY LEADER FOR A BETTER NAMIBIA
“President Nujoma championed a policy of national reconciliation, striving to unite the diverse tapestry of our society. His leadership fostered a sense of shared identity and purpose, guiding Namibia towards a path of peace and stability.”