In his book, “Diploma Disease”, Dore (1976) rationalises the concept after which the book is entitled as a system in which people tend to acquire many diplomas and certificates, which become obsolete and irrelevant in terms of elevating the standards of living of the people.
Year: 2021
Opinion – Star academics broaden social capital by establishing viable networks
One of the crucial pillars of the higher education sector is the concept of social capital that comes in different forms, the commonest which are local and international collaborations, networks and partnerships.
Green hydrogen as a game changer for Namibia and SADC
The use of hydrogen for fuel, also known as the hydrogen economy, is a concept that has been around for a while. Due to the aggravation of climate change, the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and the necessity to achieve energy security, one aspect of this economy has been gaining widespread attention in recent years: green hydrogen.
Opinion – Perceived and actual development
Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, the traditional perception that development is synonymous to economic growth prevailed.
Opinion – Anomalies pertaining to salary scales in public service
Costa Mutonga Musunga’s letter ‘Name NSSCAS teachers grade 7 on salary scale’ and published by New Era on 1 April 2021 refers.
Opinion – 30 years after the Windhoek Declaration… press freedom, global journalism under siege
At least 60 journalists worldwide lost their lives on the job in 2020, according to Unesco, a sad continuation of targeted attacks on the press, mostly for its obligatory scrutiny of public officials.
Letter – Namibia strictly not anti-foreigners
As an unemployed graduate or expert, you wake up every day to meet yet a new job opportunity. Looking for a job can be nightmarish that goes on for years, yet one hopes that getting employment sooner would be a magnificent dream come true.
Letter – Africa pharmaceutical lessons amid virus pandemic
The African population is estimated at 1.2 billion and is projected to grow significantly in the next decade by doubling by the year 2050.
Edirorial – NamRA: A nexus between taxation, inclusive growth
The long-awaited operationalisation of the Namibia Revenue Agency has finally come to fruition, heralding a new beginning as far as revenue collection is concerned. NamRA was established as a solution to the perrenial and low revenue collection problem the country has been experiencing for many years.
Police officer impersonation scams on the rise
Although a police uniform serves as a source of pride and respect, which reflects a feeling of patriotism and public order, police impersonation is still rampant in Namibia where crooks illegally use the sacred uniform to commit crimes.
