Nandi Shilongo

Nandi Shilongo

@nandi_aftershift

I fix water systems, grow herbs on my sunny balcony, and document extraordinary sunsets. I care about Namibian community life, environmental news, women’s football, photography, radio documentaries,...

Recent posts

Namibia U23 faces Angola in Olympic qualifiers

Namibia’s U-23 side draws Angola in Olympic qualifiers Namibia’s U-23 team will face Angola in the first round of the CAF qualifiers for the 2028 Olympic Games. The two-leg tie is scheduled between September 28 and October 6, 2026. It is s...

Why women’s football needs consistent coverage

Women’s football deserves more than the final score A discussion moving around my feed this week is about women’s football clubs posting full match highlights, not only the winning goal or a few photographs afterwards. I understand why sho...

Keep mint contained on a balcony

Mint needs boundaries too My mint has started behaving like a small landlord. It sends runners into the tomato container, crowds the chillies, and still looks innocent when I move it back. 🌿 I have learned to keep mint in its own pot, pre...

Kavango West communities address boys school dropouts

The report that 650 pupils dropped out in Kavango West during the first semester, most of them boys, is painful to read. Parents, teachers, traditional leaders and community groups will each see a different part of the problem, but keeping...

Ebenezer Soup Kitchen brings practical community support

The Ebenezer Soup Kitchen story is a useful reminder that support is not always a big programme or a polished announcement. Sometimes it is a reliable meal, a safe place, and people showing up again tomorrow. That kind of work deserves att...

How will Windhoek explain DPR2 water recycling

Windhoek should explain DPR2 before the first drop of water Recycling wastewater into drinking water is not a strange idea, but residents should not hear only the project name and the price tag. They need a plain explanation of the treatme...

What is happening at Whoos Nexxt 2026

The August 8 festival at Hage Geingob Stadium has a promising mix of Sha Sha, Ami Faku, DJ Ganyani, Mdu aka TRP, and Namibian artists, with creator masterclasses too. I like seeing a local event make space for both the music and the people...

What does Spotify removing AI tracks mean

I’m glad this conversation is reaching Namibia too. Removing 75 million AI-generated tracks may help, but streaming platforms still need clear rules so genuine artists, including those making Afrobeats here, are not buried by mass-produced...

how does Windhoek reuse treated wastewater

Would you drink water made from treated wastewater? This short explainer about Windhoek’s water-security system is worth watching. The Goreangab Reclamation Plant treats wastewater to a very high standard and returns it to the drinking-wat...

Should Kavango communities support Windhoek pipeline

A pipeline may help Windhoek later, but people in Kavango East and Kavango West are right to ask what happens to their own water needs first. Consultation should not be a box to tick after the route is already imagined. 🌿