Abraham Mwanyekange Oshakati – Oo ali nale omudani nomuwiliki womokapale wospana yokatanga kokeemadi yaNamibia yopashiwana, hano oBrave Warriors Ronald Ketjijere okwa ti natango okuna omeva noke shi kutya onaini ta ka twilika omakwa. Ketjijere okwa lombwela Kundana ta ti nonande paife ye omukokele ke wete ta ka xulifa po okudana okatanga kokeemhadi. “Odula ya dja...
Abraham Mwanyekange Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL) otai fudike ongholo oshivike eshi. Okwa shaala ashike omadingonoko opavali, limwe omongula nalikwao omOshoondaxa. Eespana mbali otadi ka tala kutya ilipipo tai ka findana po olixa odula ei yo 2025/2026. Ospana yoAfrican Stars oyo i li komesho noitwa 54 konima yomaudano 28. Ou e li ta taataa muStars...
The term ‘parliament’ is derived from the French word ‘parlement’, meaning ‘to speak’. The modern concept of parliament is rooted in the Westminster system of the United Kingdom, where a speaker serves as a neutral arbiter of decorum. While Namibia’s Parliament reflects elements of this system, it operates under constitutional supremacy, rather than parliamentary sovereignty. ...
The contrasting bail outcomes in the Namcor and Fishrot corruption cases have sparked widespread public debate, with many questioning whether the law has been applied consistently. However, a careful reading of sections 58 to 60 of the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977, together with the judicial reasoning from the Magistrates’ Courts through to the...
What a world we are living in. None of us ever imagined that life would turn out like this. This is no longer something we can ignore, joke about or pretend is normal. It is real, and it is painful. People are chasing wealth, yet that same wealth often seems to come at the cost...
Despite decades of investment in higher education, thousands of youths leave classrooms armed with certificates but lacking the skills in high demand by a fastchanging labour market. The problem is not unique to Namibia. Many subSaharan African education systems still rely heavily on traditional teaching and assessment methods. With the 44.4% youth unemployment rate (Labour...
This article supplements what the Namibian President elucidated during her recent state of the nation address (Sona) in Parliament. Corruption is defined as the abuse of entrusted power for private gain. It remains one of the greatest systemic problems faced by countries worldwide. The 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) by Transparency International, released in February...
In her 2026 state of the nation address, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah reaffirmed the centrality of value addition to Namibia’s economic future. Livestock sector Supports around 70% of livelihoods. Sustains over 57 000 jobs across the value chain. Contributes up to 6.2% of GDP when processing is included. This is not a marginal sector. It is...
During the Easter weekend, at a shopping mall here in Oshakati, I was approached by a young boy, younger than thirteen years old. He did not ask for money. He asked for food. I stood there, momentarily frozen. As a counselling student and from a development study perspective, I felt an immediate emotional response, sadness,...
Last week, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah delivered her state of the nation address under the theme ‘Advancing Towards the Realisation of Vision 2030’. At its core was a clear and urgent message that Namibia’s future depends not only on the natural resources beneath our soil, but on the strength, skills and productivity of its people. Skills...