By Aaron

Many of the Namibians that I know spend their leisure time watching television, especialy sopies (Mexican Soap Operas) and comedies (Big Brother Africa) or listening to music such as hip hop, R&B, etc. As the teenagers are getting used to this, they end up copying whatever they are watching on TV. Some of them are being influenced in a positive way, like being aware of new technology or educational programming. Most of the teenagers are also being influenced in a negative way. The clothing style is changing, and they are comparing themselves with the celebrities. Because the closing is very expensive, some end up stealing money or dealing drugs to buy on-fashion clothing.

I wish to become a lab technician and work at our nearest hospital in order to make enough money for me and my family. When I complete grade 12 I want to find myself at the University of Stellenbosch in South Africa. I will be studying there until the 4th year then I will come back in Namibia for my practicals. I want to work in my own country because there are many job opportunities but less skilled workers.

Aaron is in grade 11 at Rundu Secondary
He can be reached at aaronmuyamba@gmail.com

By Naemi

My name is Naemi (sounds like "nigh-mee") -- that’s how you can say it in my language (Oshiwambo). I love my name. When I asked my parents what it meant they told me it means “THE MOST BEAUTIFUL FLOWER IN THE GARDEN”

I find it great to have grown in a country like Namibia. It's a country with peace and great hospitality where every one can say "watagwan" to eachother, which means "whats up?" Don’t you think that’s great?

Naemi is in grade 11 at Rundu Secondary

She can be reached at naemi.mwanyekange@gmail.com

By Josua

My parents named me Josua because there was some one called Josua in my family and he died. That’s why I was named this name because there was no one called Josua in our family anymore.


Poverty affects Namibian people in a bad way. Many children are not schooling because they can not afford the N$200.00 ($27 USD) for school fees. Also it increases the number of street kids including thiefs. There was one of my friends who was our neigbour and he died of hunger.

A Beginning

Rundu Senior Secondary School is located in northern Namibia, in the sandy, bustling town of Rundu. Over 1,100 learners from grade 8 to grade 12 attend school here.

This blog tells the stories of a few learners from our school.