Putting Balance Back with Beauty

A woman of many talents, Beauty Boois is a Namibian not afraid to take on challenges. However, for most this was a year filled with challenges, making it is easy to get bogged down with the details and forget the end goal. 99FM’s MYD Heart spoke to Beauty to find out how she maintains her balance while juggling the many …

Rachel Kalipi’s Mahangu Cookie Revolution

Business savvy Rachel Kalipi is an entrepreneur in the truest sense of the word. Her approach to the business of Mahangu Cookies shows the commercial potential that exists with this young Namibian woman. 99FM’s MYD Smart sat down with Rachel at her newly acquired factory space in Prosperital, Windhoek to chat about her dreams for the Mahangu Cookie and the business …

A Toolkit to Create Balance In Your Life

“This foundation not only creates a greater sense of balance, but it will also help you recover much quicker in the inevitable times of imbalance.” Life is a balancing act; one is which we are striving to achieve our goals while still balancing all of the areas of our lives. Balance within all the chaos of our lives not only …

The MYD Show – Balance and Cycles with Lira

Lira is a multi-platinum selling and an eleven times South African Music Award-winning, Afro-Soul vocalist. Lira, whose name means love in Sesotho, was born in South Africa and her early life was defined by the harsh realities of growing up in apartheid. She is known for her inspirational lyrics that tell a story about the importance of mastering yourself and your destiny. …

The Many Facets of Sustainability in Mining

Mining is not an industry that in the past was synonymous with conservation and protection of the environment. Yet, that is changing. Globally demand for natural resources is growing, our global economy is fuelled on natural resources, but this demand does not have to be at the expense of the planet that sustains us. One Namibian company is going above …

Body Balance – why you need it

There’s a lot to say about having balance in your life, but how often do you hear someone reiterate the importance of having good body balance? We’re talking about being able to stand on one leg – THAT balance. Not often, and yet it’s extremely important. Benefits of Balance in Kids As children, balance seems to come easily, but as we get …

The MYD Show – Balance and Cycles with Otto Kapuka

Otto Kapuka describes himself as a son of the soil who comes from humble beginnings. Otto was born and raised in the north of Namibia, in a village where he spent most of his days at the cattle post. Today he is a trainer, community activist, radio personality and business owner. Otto is passionate about learning and his life is …

How to keep a Balanced Relationship

Finding balance in life isn’t easy, and trying to obtain balance in a relationship is no simple task either. Balancing work with love, love with other relationships in your life, and life’s little domestic issues that will inevitably crop up with the passion needed to sustain a long-lasting relationship. We asked Windhoek-based psychologist, Heidi Burmeister-Nel for her take on what …

A Business Built on Good Advice

“Mentors offer many benefits which doesn’t just benefit your business but also your personal life.” Personal Growth and Life Fulfilment is the motto of this new Namibian business that is looking to empower young people, families and communities to master their arts. The company, Arts Master Consultancy (AMC), says they are about unlocking potential and through development in areas such …

The MYD Show – Balance and Cycles with Nangula Uaandja

Nangula Uaandja is an inspirational Namibian and the country’s first black female chartered accountant. A highly awarded academic and a successful career woman, Nangula is the Country Senior Partner of PwC Namibia, with over 18 years’ experience in auditing. She was named as newsmaker of the year for 2002 by the Prime Minister of Namibia and offered the position of …