Adolf Kaure Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare said a thriving, agile and resilient economy requires a compatible public service. Speaking at the opening of the inaugural two-day Namibia Public Sector Innovation Conference in Windhoek, Ngurare said that economic transformation cannot occur without institutional transformation. “It requires rapid transformation in government operations in line with Vision 2030...
The Namibian Government has made a wonderful gesture by introducing various social grants to support its key population. These grants are: Vulnerable grant (VG N$350), Disability grant (N$1600), Orphan grant (N$350), Grant for children of persons with disabilities (N$350), Grant for children of pensioners N$350), as well as pensioners grant (N$1600). These grants are indeed...
Traditional authorities exist not merely as administrative institutions but also as sacred custodians of ancestry, culture, and communal continuity. Their legitimacy is rooted in history, lineage, and customary law. Therefore, any attempt to erase or marginalise the identity of certain clans within a traditional jurisdiction is not only culturally harmful but fundamentally inconsistent with the...
Bravery Kabula The Inspector General of the Namibian Police, Major General Joseph Shikongo, has issued a stern warning to officers across the country over persistent complaints that police fail to respond to crime scenes, often citing a lack of vehicles. Addressing members during a visit to the Zambezi region, the police chief criticised what he...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Karee Hengari, head coach of the newly promoted Omaheke Second Division outfit, Gobabis Sports Club (SC), said they stuck to their plan after his newly promoted side stunned established teams in their opening weekend in the Omaheke Second Division League (OSDL). The Gobabis-based outfit, competing in the regional second tier for the first...
At moments when something substantive is about to happen, a bill tabled, a policy announced, a negotiation concluded, something loud appears. A scandal. An accusation. A question asked not for information, but for disruption. The room turns. The cameras pivot. The substance disappears. This is not a coincidence. This is a tactic. Communication researchers call...
Lahja Nashuuta A career in public service is for anyone who wants to make a difference, even if it means putting public interests ahead of personal interests. Unlike many public servants who say they chose public service because they enjoy giving back to the community, Erica Dien, the Director of Administration in the Office of the...
As government tables a budget anchored on restoring balance between ambition and affordability, one provision stands out not as a revenue grab, but as a pragmatic instrument of fiscal repair: the Tax Amnesty Programme. Launched in 2017 and extended at various stages, the programme now carries a firm deadline of 31 October 2026. Extensions will...
Parents raising children with disabilities walk a path that is often invisible to the world. While much attention is (rightfully) given to the child’s needs, the parents’ emotional journey is frequently overlooked. Yet these parents also need support, understanding and sometimes simply a shoulder to cry on. For many parents, the journey begins with shock...
In Namibia, teachers stand at the heart of national aspirations. They are entrusted with shaping young minds, preserving cultural values, and preparing learners for an uncertain global future. Yet, behind the classroom door lies a reality that is often misunderstood or oversimplified by the public. While teachers are praised in speeches and policy documents, they...