The Namibian Creativity Advantage

“All ideas arise when someone combines the knowledge and information they already have to come up with something new” according to Fredrik Härén, author and speaker on Business Creativity. Fredrik is the author of nine books, including The Idea Book that was included in The 100 Best Business Books of All Time. Recently in Namibia to speak about Creativity and …

The MYD Show – We Are Because of One Another with Nabukenya Muwonge

Nabukenya Muwonge is a certified Life Coach who worked as a training and development specialist in Public Health for 8 years before transitioning to her passion as a Life Coach. In this episode of the MYD Show, Nabukenya talks about her journey, how she was helped along the way and how she in turn choose to help others. Sharing coaching …

The MYD Show – We Are Because of One Another with Suta Kavari

Suta Kavari joined us for this episode of the MYD Show to talk about his recent experiences as a Namibian living in Lebanon and working with Syrian refugees. Suta, an economist my profession, went from a high profile job in Namibia to work in social development projects with Syrian refugees. Now back in Namibia, Suta comes to share his first hand account …

Solving a Murder Mystery at an Exhibition

The stage is set for an exhibition that is also the scene of a murder mystery. An anonymous artist has, in a mischievous yet meticulous style, prepared an entertaining journey in art for all who visit the National Art Gallery of Namibia (NAGN). On this voyage you will be provoked to look deeper into art history and question what mythology …

Why We Need Our Friends

If ever you needed a good reason to reach out to your friends today, how about the fact that great friends make you happy and healthy. Your friends, the ones you really connect with, along with loved ones and family members have an affect on even your immune system. The opposite is also true of relationships that break you or …

Making Inland Fisheries More Sustainable in Namibia

Fish is one of the most traded food commodities in the world and half of this demand originates in developing countries. Contributing to food security and livelihoods, without sustainable practises being used we run the risk of depleting sources and damaging ecosystems. In Namibia, the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources have recently announced a number of important regulations that will help make inland fisheries more sustainable. …

Tools For Making Informed Career Choices

“I think an individual at any point in their careers should come in for testing as it may point to strengths which can boost confidence both in and out the workplace as well as shine light on potential weaknesses which an individual can then become aware of and make the right changes, if necessary.” Analysing where you are in your …

The MYD Show – Uncover Your Muse with Sam Shivute

Sam Shivute joined us for this episode of the MYD Show to talk about passion, overcoming adversity and how everything in life is a choice. Sam was born into abject poverty but through determination and dedication, has risen to remarkable heights. Today he is the Director of the Banking Services Department at the Bank of Namibia, a motivational teacher, coach, mentor and much more. …

The MYD Show – Uncover Your Muse with Tuli Shityuwete

In this, the first episode in our brand new series of the MYD Show, Uncover Your Muse, we sat down with Tuli Shityuwete to talk about how difficulties help you create, and how passion makes everything possible. Tuli is a Namibian professional dancer, singer and actress who has danced on many international stages and has even danced for the Queen of England. …

Art that Suspends You in Space

Hangula Werner is a Namibian artist who captures audiences with his vivid surrealist art pieces and who has re-emerged after a six-year hiatus with an exhibition, titled Hangula Werner Surreal, at the FNCC in Windhoek. 99FM’s MYD Art caught up with the animated yet humble artist whose style is unique and multi-faceted, “some people say that they’re looking at more than one …