It is a cruel irony that we carry in our hearts every time we buckle up. We boast some of the finest, smoothest tarmac in Africa, ribbons of road that stretch beautifully toward our horizons, yet these same roads are becoming the site of our greatest national grief. In recent months, the statistics have shifted...
According to a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), the war in the Middle East is causing the largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil market. The disruption to oil and gas flows through the Strait of Hormuz, and attacks on energy infrastructure across the region, have major implications for energy...
Back in the day, the word climate change had no effect on an ordinary man’s life; until then, scientific findings combined with the present phenomenon brought clear, comprehensive evidence to a modern man. Namibia has one of the most productive fishing grounds in the world, based on the Benguela Current System, one of the four...
The world’s leading countries in artificial intelligence (AI) development and research, the United States and China, are facing loss of jobs to AI. And graduates are most at peril, with some university courses expected to disappear for good in China. One of China’s top universities in media and arts cancelled five arts courses: photography, comics,...
Monika Amunyela A love perfectly timed, a final plea, and one defining moment. That is the emotional sense of Yeezir’s latest release, ‘Perfect Timing’, a track the artist describes as both deeply personal and universally relatable. Yeezir says he was chasing a very specific feeling while speaking on the inspiration behind the song, “I was...
Networking is an art. It does not matter in which profession you find yourself, it is necessary to grasp the soft skills of building a network of personalities who enhance your presence in your industry. Whether you carry the energy and light that charms every room, or you are a quiet ‘church mouse’, there is...
Award-winning Namibian film Speel Aan (Play On) is earning recognition for its powerful portrayal of tragedy, depression, and redemption, following its success at the Namibia Film and Theatre Awards (NFTA). The story follows Peter Cloete, a successful high school soccer coach whose life is shattered by a tragic accident following a major victory. After serving...
Before we build Namibia’s creative economy, we must first understand the people we are building it for Picture a young woman in Katutura. It is early morning, still cool. She is charging camera batteries on a power strip beside her bed, checking the light through her window, mentally rehearsing the shots she needs before her...
It has been 36 years since independence, and Namibia has not developed a comprehensive memorialisation regime. This article, therefore, examines the foundational principles necessary for meaningful genocide memorialisation and why they are essential for preserving historical truth, honouring victims, and advancing justice. Genocide remembrance is not only a moral obligation toward those who suffered and...