NAVIGATING THE SKIES OF SUPPORT
NAVIGATING THE SKIES OF SUPPORT UNAM Medical Students Soar with Psychosocial Assistance In an inspiring collaboration, Debmarine Namibia teamed up with the University of Namibia (UNAM) to provide critical psychosocial support for fifth-year medical students at the Faculty of Health Sciences. This partnership emphasises the importance of mental well- being, particularly during the demanding final […]
A LEGACY OF VISION AND UNITY
A LEGACY OF VISION AND UNITY My Reflections on H.E. Dr Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma The passing of H.E. Dr Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma, the Founding President of the Republic of Namibia and Father of the Nation, marks the end of an era. A towering figure in our history, he was a leader of unwavering resolve, a […]
THE LEGACY OF NAMIBIA’S FOUNDING FATHER
THE LEGACY OF NAMIBIA’S FOUNDING FATHER “As founding president, His Excellency Dr Sam Nujoma provided maximum leadership to our nation and spared no effort to motivate each and every Namibian to build a country that would stand tall and proud among the nations of the world.” – President Nangolo Mbumba The 8th of February will […]
A MISSION TO SAVE YOUNG HEARTS
A MISSION TO SAVE YOUNG HEARTS Namibia National Children Hearts Trust: Giving Hope, Saving Lives Every child deserves the chance to run, laugh and grow without the burden of heart disease. Yet, in Namibia, hundreds of children are born each year with congenital heart defects that threaten their futures. The Namibia National Children’s Heart Trust […]
AT THE HEART OF IT ALL
AT THE HEART OF IT ALL A mere 37 years after the Wright brothers flew for the first time in 1903, my grandfather, Capt. Frank Wood, flew for the first time. Serving as a fighter pilot in World War 2 and later joined South African Airways as one of the very first Captains of the […]
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 […]