Section 92 (2) (a) of the Local Authority Act 23 of 1992, as amended, should vest its powers in the National Assembly, the National Council and the President. Otherwise, Minister James Sankwasa could, in the short to medium term, seriously dilute the will of the people. Absolute power corrupts absolutely. The recently appointed Minister of...
Namibia, a country often described as young and vibrant, is currently experiencing a demographic phenomenon that carries significant implications for its socio-economic landscape, especially its retirement and pension systems. The 2023 Population and Housing Census confirms that approximately 71.1% of Namibia’s 3.02 million people are under the age of 35. This youthful majority presents both...
Kaviveterue Virere The Student Union of Namibia (SUN) has strongly condemned what it calls the “cowardly and manipulative” practice of politicians using school learners to advance their political agendas. Speaking at an urgent press conference held yesterday at the International University of Management main campus in Windhoek, the union’s leadership expressed outrage at the trend, warning...
Eighty years after both the founding of the United Nations and the first use of nuclear weapons, the world must summon the courage and conviction to turn the page finally. In 1945, two historic developments reshaped the course of global diplomacy. The first was the establishment of the United Nations in October that year, following...
Insurance is a vital driver of economic progress, particularly in emerging markets where financial resilience and risk management are essential for sustainable growth. In Namibia, a developing nation in Southern Africa, the insurance industry has steadily matured into a cornerstone of financial inclusion, economic stability, and social protection. Enhancing economic stability, risk management Insurance serves...
Namibia is quietly facing a mental health emergency that is claiming lives, dimming futures, and impacting entire communities, especially among the youth. Behind every suicide statistic or silent breakdown is a human life, a dream interrupted, and a voice that went unheard. With over 70% of the population under the age of 35, we are...
Hilma Nalupe For Galilei Uajenenisa Njembo, music has always been more than just a passion. It has been his way of life since childhood. What started as a natural love for singing at age four gradually blossomed into a career that now makes him one of Namibia’s most exciting operatic voices. His journey has been...
GOBABIS – The Arts and Culture Festival, held recently at C. Heuva Secondary School in the Omaheke region’s Otjombinde Constituency, has been described as a resounding success. The event, spearheaded by the Division of Lifelong Learning, Arts and Culture in the education ministry, is primarily aimed at promoting and preserving arts and culture in all...
Monika Amunyela The MTC Content Creator Awards, set to take place later this year, continue to spark conversations among Namibia’s creative community. With major brands like MTC and Savanna stepping in as sponsors, increased recognition of content creation signals industry growth, but some creators still have different views on the progress made and how much...
This piece examines the racial dichotomy in global approaches to reparations, focusing on Germany’s refusal to recognise and compensate for the Ovaherero and Nama genocide adequately. By comparing historical cases, such as reparations to Afrikaners, Jewish survivors, German settlers and Mau Mau victims, it highlights the double standards applied to African claims. Genuine reparations require...