MARIENTAL YOUTH USE COMEDY TO TACKLE SOCIAL ISSUES, INSPIRE CHANGE

NAMPA

2024-11-22

MARIENTAL, 18 November 2024 - The young talents behind Pius TV, who are gaining a large following on and off social media. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

By Charmaine Boois
(NAMPA FEATURES SERVICE)

MARIENTAL, 22 NOV (NAMPA) - Young people in many small towns like Mariental often face the harsh realities of unemployment, limited education, and few opportunities to develop new skills.
Many find that the battle turns into a never-ending cycle of hopelessness, and some resort to drugs or spending their days in bars as a way to cope with their situation.
But rather than succumbing to despair or escap...

Restricted content

Mariental Namibia community development money

Community

Installation of municipal services commences at Nkurenkuru Ext 3

2025-11-07 16:15:16

Police officer seriously injured in prison attack at Rundu

2025-11-07 13:42:15

Hango disappointed by ministry’s absence from Mayors Forum AGM

2025-11-07 13:02:30

NHE to construct 54 houses at Oshakati North

2025-11-07 07:30:37

Namibia's Free Zone not adequately prepared for potential FMD outbreak: Kwenani

2025-11-06 16:26:35

Development partners commit to tackling youth employment

2025-11-06 15:18:42

Labourers quit road projects over poor conditions, low pay

2025-11-06 15:16:35

Second waste buy-back facility earmarked for Okuryangava

2025-11-05 16:28:59

Teenager allegedly stabs grandparents to death

2025-11-05 08:54:44

|Gâseb urges citizens to vote for development in upcoming elections

2025-11-04 12:37:20

CoW, Santam unveil flood warning signs to enhance public safety

2025-11-03 16:54:10

Latest NAMPA photos

The Namibia Cycling Federation has withdrawn a junior cyclist from the national team set to represent the country at the Confederation of African Cycling Road Cycling African Championships in Kenya, following a racially offensive incident.

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 06 November 2025 - NPC's Kaire Mbuende and development partners pose for a picture at the 2025 Development Partners Forum in Windhoek.(Photo by: Ali Negumbo) NAMPA

NAMPA

NKURENKURU, 05 November 2025 - Labourers working on road de-bushing projects across the Kavango West region have registered their unhappiness about low pay and harsh working conditions. (Photo by: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 05 November 2025 - Nedbank Namibia on Wednesday launched its #GetMoneyFit marketing campaign, which is aimed at empowering Namibians to take control of their financial wellbeing through consistent and intentional money habits. Pictured here during the launch are Nedbank's Marketing Manager Reliance Chiwome; Chief Commercial Officer JG van Graan; Communications and PR Manager Selma Kaulinge; and Marketing Officer Vistorina Kagola. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 05 November 2025 - The Board of Directors of the Roads Authority (RA) has announced the appointment of Mbahupu Hippy Tjivikua as the authority's new Chief Executive Officer, effective 01 January 2026. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

KATIMA MULILO, 05 November 2025 - Zambezi Regional Police Commander, Commissioner Andreas Shilelo responds to some of the concerns raised by Bukalo Village Council Chief Executive Officer, Anna Lyamine-Sazita at the Regional Development Coordinating Committee meeting on Wednesday. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

KATIMA MULILO, 05 November 2025 - Anna Lyamine-Sazita, the Chief Executive Officer of the Bukalo Village Council, speaks during the Regional Development Coordinating Committee meeting on Wednesday. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

DOHA, 05 November 2025 - Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare pictured at the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha, Qatar. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA