The phrase ‘We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit’ is a quote often attributed to Greek philosopher Aristotle. It emphasises the importance of consistent action and the formation of habits in achieving excellence. In this piece, I argue that we are what we speak, as our words are supposed...
In March 2025, the global community marked 30 years since the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. This was a landmark agreement that remains one of the strongest commitments to gender equality and women’s empowerment worldwide. Adopted in 1995, the Declaration outlined a visionary plan for advancing women’s rights in critical areas...
Namibia’s Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) recently finalised a long-anticipated pension-backed home loan scheme that invites civil servants to use part of their retirement savings as collateral. This initiative helps individuals build or renovate homes and settle housing debts. At first glance, this is a potentially transformative platform that enables GIPF members to invest in...
Although service delivery varies, it should focus on how government institutions provide public services and benefits to citizens, businesses and communities. This includes everything from healthcare, education, social welfare, public safety, infrastructure, and administrative services like issuing identification cards and driver’s licences. These services should be accessible to every citizen nationwide, but in some areas,...
Iuze Mukube The long-anticipated outcome of the bail application by former fisheries minister Mac-Albert Hengari and his co-accused was handed down yesterday in a ruling delivered in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court. Magistrate Monica Andjaba granted bail to the tune of N$15 000 each, provided they adhere to the bail conditions. The ex-minister and his 31-year-old...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Desiree Masheshe, a member of the formerly marginalised San community, made a landmark achievement after she was recently appointed to the Development Bank of Namibia board. Masheshe, a qualified lawyer, is a development planner for the Omaheke region. She was added to the board together with Bonifasis Siteketa and Gerson Kamatuka. The trio...
Iuze Mukube Lawyer Sisa Namandje on Wednesday slammed the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) for what he called “premature arrests” in the ongoing Namcor-rot saga, arguing that the arrests were unnecessary and did not meet the legal standard for detention. Namandje argued that the ACC has no case whatsoever against his clients, adding that the arrests were...
Namibia’s application for membership to the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) Cabinet approved the application for Namibia to become a member of the Nuclear Suppliers Group. Cabinet also then further directed the Minister of International Relations and Trade to coordinate the technical updates to the dossier and to act as a focal point and to further...
OSHAKATI – A 31-year-old man believed to be a traditional healer is expected to appear in the Oshakati Magistrate’s Court after he was arrested for practising without the relevant documents required. He was arrested on Tuesday at his house in Evululuko location, Oshakati. Regional Police Commander for Oshana, Commissioner Naftal Sakaria confirmed the incident. Police...
KEETMANSHOOP – Management, teachers and learners at Suiderlig Secondary School in Keetmanshoop joined forces last weekend to raise funds. The funds were aimed at transforming the school’s hostels into spaces that truly support students’ learning experience and personal growth. Over N$800 000 was raised during a gala fundraising dinner dedicated to the renovation and extension...