Hedonism is rooted in the notion that pleasure is the primary purpose of human existence. As humans, we are naturally inclined to constantly seek pleasure and enjoyment. When this becomes overrated, extreme and manipulated by forces with an insatiable desire for control, it becomes a subliminal and effective force for society’s destabilisation. Although the societal...
Namibian actor Alejandro Cooper, aged 12, received the accolade for Best Youngest African Actor at the Sotigui Awards, which took place in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso recently. Cooper was honoured for his performance in the film ‘Lukas,’ directed by Philippe Talavera of the Ombetja Yehinga Organisation (OYO), based on a screenplay by Mikiros Garoes, and featuring...
Gondwana Collection Namibia has opened a state-of-the-art Namibia2Go facility at Hosea Kutako International Airport. The company has noted that the facility marks a milestone that underscores its commitment to redefining travel experiences in the country. “This new facility is more than just a car rental hub—it reflects Gondwana’s vision of excellence, innovation and service. The...
Nedbank Namibia was this week awarded the Institute of People Management (IPM) Human Resources Centre of Excellence Award of the Year at the 14th Annual IPM Namibia Conference. The conference took place on Tuesday in Windhoek, where Nedbank was recognised for its work in the wellness department, particularly through the establishment of its Campus On-Site...
The domestic charcoal industry is grappling with pressing challenges, particularly concerning the treatment of undocumented workers. A recent report on the industry reveals a significant number of charcoal cutters and burners on farms are undocumented Angolan immigrants, primarily from the Ovazemba indigenous community. The report stipulates that many of these workers often find themselves without...
Financial default occurs when an individual or small business fails to meet the agreed-upon payments on a debt, meaning they fail to service their instalments on the approved loan or facility, such as a home loan, personal loan, overdraft facility, or credit card. Defaulting on payments can have significant consequences, affecting one’s credit rating (credibility...
For many Namibians, especially young people, they have learnt of the Pohamba presidency – 2005 to 2015, but cannot speak much of the challenges and accomplishments of that time. If anything, no one would have told his story better than himself, ‘Kapitaholo’. With every chapter, one could not wait to read the next one. The...
On 27 November 2024, Namibia will hold its seventh national elections where citizens will vote for their preferable political candidates. The main agenda of elections is to allow citizens to perform their constitutional rights by partaking in decision-making politics where they elect their preferred candidates whom they trust with the affairs of the nation. However,...
Much has been written about elections and the manner they are professed to transform and shape public participation and government reconfigurations. Whether organised nationally or locally, elections can be considered as conduits for governance renewals and transformational means towards a better tomorrow. However, it entirely depends on the goodwill and mindset of those elected to...
As children, we would be informed that a meeting consisting of only men adjourns. The reason was so that ‘they’ go think about the issue. Tomorrow morning, everybody would return, and each one would be asked what ‘their’ decision was. Suddenly, the stalemate would be resolved. I only got to know the truth as an...