Women embark on self-empowerment journey

Niël Terblanché In a significant stride toward self-empowerment and professional growth, five Namibian women embarked on a transformative journey with the commencement of the 2024 Katuka Mentorship Programme. This year’s programme, sponsored by Bank Windhoek for the fifth consecutive year, aims to provide a nurturing environment for young women to explore their potential, enhance their skills, and boost their confidence in the professional realm. The programme welcomed Maano Shimanda, Beauty Katjina, Elizabeth Mbidi, Esther Hatutale, and Angeline Shaningwa as mentees, each bringing unique aspirations and backgrounds to the table. Shimanda, a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at the Social Security Commission,…