Lockdown blues? Follow these Namibians on Instagram to stay upbeat 

Being bound to your home for at least three weeks is going to test even the most introverted homebodies. To lift your spirits and keep you upbeat over the next few weeks, 99FM came up with a list of Namibians on Instagram to follow if you’re looking for content to keep you going during lockdown:  For your daily dose of …

Growing your own food 

Water is always a critical talking point in arid countries such as Namibia. However, many people and organisations are stepping up to share potential solutions to curbing water wastage when producing food. The Desert Research Foundation of Namibia has built aquaponic systems at several schools in Southern Namibia.  Bernadette Shalumbu explains that aquaponics produces both fish and organic vegetables in …

Get your ‘Early Bird’ tickets for the Midgard Taste Festival

Come and relax just the way you like at the Midgard Taste Festival on the 2nd of November 2019 as the outdoors come alive with a variety of live music shows and an array of food and drinks, the stage is set for you to experience the weekend in your own unique way. Whether you see the Taste Festival as …

Fortune Kangueehi Reminisces on a Life-changing Experience

In this throwback episode of the MYD Africa Show, formidable, fearless and fabulous Fortune Kanguuehi takes us back to one of the biggest moments of her life – her participation in the South African version of the popular food show ‘Master Chef’. “I’ve always liked watching the show. I’ve always wondered how people cope in that kitchen because it looks …

Kasi Vibes Vol.4

A Quarterly Exhibition Festival For Start ups/SMEs Lace-up your All-Stars, Vans, and Tommy’s, all sneakers are heading to Kasi Vibes, Vol 4. Ekse ouens, it finna get lit. Kasi: A name used to refer to the township, also known as “the location” or “the hood”. Vibes: A feeling, and/or an atmosphere Kasi Vibe is an urban, raw, authentic, artistic spirit …

The Holistic Business of Hambelela

Since the age of fourteen, Victoria Hambelela Toivo has had a mind for business, so when an idea presented itself for her to start her own business, this young Namibian entrepreneur, with only the help of her mothers wisdom, started Hambelela Organic. Victoria’s products are used by small enterprises in the manufacture of soaps, creams and beauty products amongst others. …

Community Growth in the Desert

In the Southern corner of Namibia, where the Orange River meets the cold Atlantic Ocean, enclosed among rolling hills of desert sand, you’ll find the town of Oranjemund. On the outskirts of this town, you’ll find a story of community collaboration, solutions in an arid environment, a harvest of nutritious food, and the woman who brought it all together. Meeting …

FOCUS: A Healthier, Happier You.

There are so many things you can add this year to be healthier. They cost absolutely nothing. Try adding more of each of these to your day-to-day to make this year so much better than the last. Movement. Movement, more health, more happiness. Adding in more walking, taking the stairs, and more exercise (your favourite kinds) will add more joy …

Satisfy your Culinary Curiosity at JoJo’s.

This Friday on the 4th of March, experience dining like never before, with the re-opening of JoJo’s Music and Art Café. The revamped JoJo’s  offers something totally different for the senses, with the same laid-back atmosphere and funky vibes JoJo’s is renowned for. The culinary experience at JoJo’s promises to be both entertaining and exciting, what with it being the home …