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Money, relationships, leadership and the everyday realities of student life.

Budgeting 101
Campus Life

Budgeting 101

Budgeting is very important, especially when you are away from home for the first time, because you become fully responsible for your own money. It helps you plan ahead, cover basic needs, and avoid stress.

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Immanuel Haihambo
Campus Life

Financial Literacy

Financial literacy is the ability to understand how money works and how to manage it wisely. As students handling money independently for the first time, it becomes essential to avoid stress and build a strong foundation.

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Peer Pressure Spending
Campus Life

Peer Pressure Spending

Peer pressure plays a significant role in shaping how students spend their money on campus. Many feel compelled to align with the lifestyles of their peers, leading to spending driven by acceptance, not necessity.

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Sharing Costs as Students
Campus Life

Sharing Costs as Students

Sharing costs is an important strategy for students living in hostels or shared accommodation, helping alleviate the financial burden of living expenses and allowing them to allocate resources more efficiently.

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Alicia Malgas
Campus Life

Student's Side Hustles

In a country where youth unemployment hovers around 37-44%, and many students depend on NSFAF allowances that sometimes arrive late, side hustles have become more than just extra cash — they are a lifeline for financial survival.

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Language, Culture and National Identity
Campus Life

Language, Culture and National Identity

Language is more than just a medium of communication; it is the foundation of cultural identity. In Namibia, a country rich in cultural diversity, language plays a critical role in preserving traditions, histories, and values.

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The promise that still negotiates
Opinion Piece

The Promise That Still Negotiates

Every year, independence arrives in Namibia with a ceremony, flags lifted into the March sky. But when the music fades, a quieter question lingers: what does it actually mean to be free now?

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The fork in the road
Opinion Piece

The Fork in the Road

There comes a moment in many students' academic journeys when certainty begins to unravel. The fork in the road rarely announces itself loudly; it begins as a quiet discomfort.

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Break-Ups During Exams
Campus Life

Break - Ups During Exams

Breakups during exam periods can have significant effects on students' mental health and academic performance. Emotional responses such as sadness, anxiety, and heartbreak often interfere with concentration, memory, motivation, and sleep.

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