One of the very things that connect us to other people is threatening relationships all over the world. It’s a catch-22, but studies are pointing to the potential relationship-wrecking effects of too much technology time: our need to connect via technology could be robbing us of the true connection we need with our loved ones. According to Elise Heikkinen-Johnstone, …
Dolce and Kapana, A kapana food truck. Food (brain) child of Hanso Diehl and Nabil Robiati. These two mavericks decided to put Kapana on the move and dubbed it #designerKapana. We had a chat with one-half of the duo, Hanso and here’s their story: Why did you decided to name your business after a very famous brand, Dolce & Gabbana …
A love affair developed on Valentines Day in 1991, when Derick Gey van Pittius took his first jump out of an aeroplane, “I was still very young at the time. It all sounds very crazy to jump out of a plane, but once you do it you actually realise why people do it.” Now a Veteran Jumper at Swakopmund Skydiving …
Early this year, the doors to Goûts d’Afrique, an Ethiopian-inspired African fusion restaurant with a French touch, opened at the FNCC in Windhoek. With a unique blend of Ethiopian traditional cuisine and coffee, and passionate people behind the scenes, this African inspired restaurant is making a mark. Under the guidance of Ms Terberh Woldu, a regular at the Bio Market in …
In this episode of the MYD Show, Treza Cooper shares her story. Treza is an acclaimed Namibian Singer and an On-Air Radio DJ on 99FM. Having grown up in a children’s home after her Mother passed away when she was twelve years old, Treza is no stranger to difficulties. Her perseverance and ability to follow her passion no matter what, …
Namibian born Sascha Olivier Sampson, is a Belly Dancer and owner of the Moon Goddess Dance Studio. Sascha is also a Lecturer in Performing Arts at the University of Namibia and the founder of Shimmy for Shelter, an annual dance extravaganza that raises money for animal welfare. “If there is something that really speaks true to your heart, you find your …
Love is the clear driving force behind one Namibian business that demonstrates the power and reach of social entrepreneurship. With handmade leather bags that easily rival top international designer bags, this women-lead company, is using their business as a platform to empower. Comprising three arms that interlink, two of which provide the fuel for the third arm, Myeisha and iNami are …
An example of what happens when you prioritise the needs of your customer, Bintecs is a small start-up Namibian company that has gone from operations on a balcony, to creating a second business (IT Namibia) to support their clientele, most of whom have been and stayed with the company since it’s inception. Nadia and Chris Burger are the couple behind …
In this episode of the MYD Show we spoke with Bruce Fordyce, the marathon and ultra marathon athlete, best known for having won the South African Comrades Marathon a record nine times. While in Namibia, Bruce sat down with the MYD Show to talk about social awareness and how individuals create for social change. Bruce is well known for having …
Dynamic, powerful and beautiful, Namibian Film and Theatre Actress Girley Jazama joined us in studio, for the MYD Show, to talk Independent Connection. “I think connections are the pivotal point of whatever it is that you want to do.” Girley has been acting in film and theatre productions in Namibia for the past 12 years. This year, she took her …