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A PROUD MOMENT FOR TEAM NAMIBIA

The Namibia National Olympic Committee (NNOC) invites the Dakar 2026 YOG delegation to the National Flag Handover & Formal Send-Off Ceremony for Team Namibia.

The National Flag will be officially handed over to Team Namibia by Her Excellency Dr. Netumbo Ndemupelila Nandi-Ndaitwah, President of the Republic of Namibia , marking a significant milestone as our young athletes prepare to represent Namibia on the international stage at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games.

📅 Date: 08 October 2026
⏰ Time: 15:00
📍 Venue: State House, Windhoek, Namibia
👖 Dress Code: Blue tracksuit pants with a white shirt or white jacket.

Dakar 2026 will be a historic edition of the Youth Olympic Games and the first Olympic sporting event to be held on African soil.

As Team Namibia, we look forward to marking this important moment together as we prepare for the journey to Dakar.

HSAN Online Safety for Teens — Discord, Social Media & Scams
Does the thought of your teen navigating Discord, TikTok, or online games fill you with a mix of curiosity and concern? It is completely normal to feel a bit overwhelmed by the ever-evolving digital landscape our children inhabit, especially when we are balancing busy schedules and educational responsibilities.

Why This Matters
For alternative and homeschool families in Namibia, our teens often enjoy more flexibility in their daily schedules, which naturally translates to more time online. While this offers incredible learning and social opportunities, it also means we need to be extra vigilant about digital challenges and scams, ensuring their safety and well-being as they connect with the world.

What You Can Try This Week
Set screen time boundaries: Establish clear, family-agreed-upon limits for all devices, including "no phone zones" like mealtimes or bedrooms after a certain hour.

Discuss digital footprints: Talk about how everything posted online leaves a permanent trace, regardless of privacy settings.

Spot online scams: Have open conversations about common scams targeting teens, such as 'free' offers, fake opportunities, or requests for personal information that sound too good to be true.

Review privacy settings: Sit down together to adjust settings on their most-used apps and platforms so they understand who can see their content and why it matters.

Keep an open-door policy: Assure your teens they can come to you without judgment if they encounter something uncomfortable or suspicious online.

Encourage offline balance: Help them discover and engage in real-world hobbies and activities to maintain a healthy balance.

What to Watch Out For
The "one-and-done" talk: Online safety is an ongoing conversation, not a single lecture, as digital trends evolve rapidly.

Dismissing their platforms: Avoid assuming platforms like Discord or specific games are harmless without understanding their social dynamics and potential risks.

Over-monitoring vs. trust: While vigilance is key, constant surveillance can erode trust; aim for open communication and education over strict control.

Navigating the digital world with your teen is a journey, not a destination. By fostering an environment of trust, open dialogue, and practical guidance, we are not just protecting them—we are empowering them to become responsible, discerning digital citizens.

You've got this!

— Monja Gouws

Holistic Home-School Alternative Education Association of Namibia (HSAN)

The government has set a 2030 target of ensuring that every learner in Namibia is taught by a qualified teacher. https://observer24.com.na/%e2%81%a0govt-vows-qualified-teacher-for-every-learner-by-2030/