The Old Mutual Youth Indaba which today took place at Ongwediva’s Hifikepunye Pohamba Campus of the University of Namibia shared some important and impactful information with about 150 young people who attended this annual event.
Taking place for the third time, this was the first time the Old Mutual Youth Indaba took place outside of Windhoek.
After welcoming remarks by Professor Jacob Sheehama, who is the director of both the University of Namibia Oshakati Campus and the Hifikepunye Pohamba Campus of the University of Namibia at Ongwediva, and a keynote address by the chairperson of the Old Mutual Foundation, Ms Patricia Olivier, the event kicked off with a panel discussion.
On the panel were Ms Mignon du Preez, Ms Stacey Pinto, Mr Fimanekeni Mbodo, and Ms Esther Kalwenya, while Mr Sem Mandela Uutoni was the moderator.
The panel discussion was followed by speakers who shared insightful knowledge about the challenges young people will have to navigate when they transition from the learning phase of their life journeys to the earning part.
First was Ms Lisa Matomola, who spoke about her career experiences and “Career Identity, Workplace Readiness and Psychometrics”. Second was Ms Pricilla Husselman, who spoke on “Mental Health and Emotional Intelligence in Business and Workplaces”.
The third session was for Ms Kakunandunda Katuuo, who spoke on “Agri-Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Income Pathways”, while Mr Michael Shapopi delivered a lively discussion on “Financial Literacy and Investing for Beginners”.
Mr Sem Mandela Uutoni’s “Personal Branding for a Sustainable Future” was the last session of the day.
Two students also walked away with N$20,000 worth of financial support towards their studies.
In the photo: The Old Mutual Youth Indaba’s theme was “From Learning to Earning: Creating Sustainable Futures”.
