A group of young Namibian women established a non-profit initiative that aims to create awareness around topics regarding sexual and reproductive health, that group is the Power Pad Girls. The women behind the Power Pad Girls are young and spirited and not waiting anymore, for their elders to get comfortable with the topic. “We started raising awareness for Sister Namibia …
Twapewa Kadhikwa is one of Namibia’s most sought after entrepreneurs, has never held a formal job, and is about to launch a book on entrepreneurship, which has been endorsed by the Ministry of Education to become part of the Namibian school curriculum. “The richest place, right now, is not treasury. The richest place is the graveyard and it’s a pity …
In this episode of the MYD Show, a Namibian artist who uses music and visual art, to create awareness around social issues and drive a message of inclusivity for all humanity, joined us in studio. That artist is Papa Ndasuunje Shikongeni, popularly known as Papa Shikongeni. “I had to leave to exile, with my young age. I became a solider… …
In this episode of the MYD Show we spoke with Namibian Paralegal and Communications Activist, Linda Bauman, renowned and awarded for the work she does as a LGBTI activist in Namibia. Linda is also the Interim National Coordinator of the Namibian Diverse Women’s Association. “Then in high school I ended up getting involved with the Namibia Red Cross Association, doing …
Marita van Rooyen, joins us for this episode of the MYD Show, to talk being woke and the power of awareness. Marita is a Namibian Writer, Editor, Photographer, Environmental and Social Activist. She is well known for her writing and photography and has received numerous awards both locally and internationally, including that of the MISA Namibian Journalist of the Year …
Intrepid adventurers’ are about to embark on the journey of a lifetime, a challenge that is also a metaphor for the battles faced in mental illness and the freedom that comes from asking for help. The two adventurers’ are Desmond Howard and Ian Daniel, friends who share a common history of battles with mental health and the dangers that surround …
In this episode of the MYD Show, we speak to a passionate Namibian who is causing for social change through her passion for a healthy Namibia. Sister Hileni Samuel through her 23 years of experience in the nursing fraternity, saw the need for specialised diabetic treatment in Namibia and as such she opened a Diabetic and Wound Care Clinic in …
In this episode of MYD Show we had the Minister of Economic Planning and the Director General of the National Planning Commission, the Honourable Tom Alweendo join us in studio. The Honorable Minister Alweendo, who hails from the Oshana Region, was the first Namibian Governor of the Bank of Namibia. “It was a typical life, at the time, for most …
The first in our new series, Woke, the MYD Show, was in this episode joined by Shishani to introduce this discussion on being aware and what this awareness can do for social change. Namibian singer-songwriter, Shishani, has won a host of awards both locally and internationally. Her music is known for it’s strong social consciousness, and her latest project, which …