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Opinion – Men’s mental health: Breaking silence to save lives
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Opinion – Men’s mental health: Breaking silence to save lives

In many societies, men are taught from an early age to “be strong”, conceal their emotions and bear burdens without complaint.  While resilience is valuable, the culture of silence around men’s mental health has become a silent killer. Across the globe, suicide rates among men remain alarmingly high, with men often more likely to take...

Elimination of communal land fencing on the cards
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Elimination of communal land fencing on the cards

Rudolf Geiseb Fencing of communal land will be something of the past, if the land bill before Parliament is passed in its current form.  This will be a drastic move from current legislations that permits fencing on certain grounds. The 18-year-old draft Land Bill is a consolidation of the Agricultural (Commercial) Land Reform Act and...

Build It Oshana hosts U13 netball, soccer tournament
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Build It Oshana hosts U13 netball, soccer tournament

OSHAKATI – Build it Oshana successfully hosted its annual Under-13 Netball and Soccer tournament at Oshakati Stadium over the weekend. The one-day event, held for the first time at the town’s main sports venue, brought together talented young athletes from across Oshana and nearby areas for a lively display of skill, teamwork, and community spirit....

Etosha fire brought under control …President vows to protect the ‘national treasure’
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Etosha fire brought under control …President vows to protect the ‘national treasure’

Loide Jason Kaviveterue Virere Victoria Immanuel President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has ordered that no resources be spared to save Etosha National Park after massive fires destroyed parts of the country’s top tourist attraction. She said Etosha is the lifeblood of Namibia’s tourism and must be protected at all costs. Speaking through Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare in...

Cabinet Approves Nuclear Strategy
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Cabinet Approves Nuclear Strategy

Lahja Nashuuta The Namibian Cabinet has approved the country’s first Nuclear Industry Strategy, alongside several key policy measures, including the rollout of an Online Access to Information (ATI) Tool, new cooperation agreements with Indonesia, and a housing support programme for veterans and the elderly. Announcing the decisions at Cabinet media briefing in Windhoek yesterday, Information...

Opinion – 2025: Kairos for the church
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Opinion – 2025: Kairos for the church

The relevant Christian ministry is rooted in the church’s Kairos moment. Kairos signifies a sense of urgency, the crucial moment (Kittel 1968, 456).  The Kairos moment mission, therefore, becomes the destiny that calls the church to decisive action in its salvific work.  Through the church, “God issues a challenge to decisive action……. It is a...

Opinion – M&E for strategy: Turning evidence
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Opinion – M&E for strategy: Turning evidence

Strategic plans are the heartbeat of any ambitious organisation. But what separates a strategy that transforms lives from one that gathers dust on a shelf?  The answer is simple: evidence. Strategic documents often promise transformation – new jobs, better services, stronger economies. Yet without the right systems to test, track, and adapt them, many strategies...

Opinion – Political influence on corruption
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Opinion – Political influence on corruption

In the New Era newspaper, dated 20 March 2025, ‘A letter to Namibia’s first President’ has highlighted some urgent issues that former politicians failed to address, especially corruption management. The hope now rests with the new political landscape, whether it be the ruling party, “the mighty Swapo”, or opposition parties like AR, IPC, and others,...

Opinion – Key strategies for SMEs’ lasting financial stability
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Opinion – Key strategies for SMEs’ lasting financial stability

As the backbone of Namibia’s economy, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) fuel job creation and innovation and bring vital diversity to our markets. Effective financial management within these businesses is beneficial and essential for sustaining our economic health and resilience. Mastering the fundamentals of cash flow management, ensuring timely invoicing, and implementing strategic expense reduction...