As Namibia joins the rest of Africa in commemorating African Decentralisation Day on 10 August, it is an opportune moment to reflect on how far the country has come in bringing government closer to the people. Decentralisation, a cornerstone of Namibian democracy since independence, aims to shift power, responsibilities, and resources from the central government...
The phrase ‘We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit’ is a quote often attributed to Greek philosopher Aristotle. It emphasises the importance of consistent action and the formation of habits in achieving excellence. In this piece, I argue that we are what we speak, as our words are supposed...
In March 2025, the global community marked 30 years since the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. This was a landmark agreement that remains one of the strongest commitments to gender equality and women’s empowerment worldwide. Adopted in 1995, the Declaration outlined a visionary plan for advancing women’s rights in critical areas...
Namibia’s Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) recently finalised a long-anticipated pension-backed home loan scheme that invites civil servants to use part of their retirement savings as collateral. This initiative helps individuals build or renovate homes and settle housing debts. At first glance, this is a potentially transformative platform that enables GIPF members to invest in...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Desiree Masheshe, a member of the formerly marginalised San community, made a landmark achievement after she was recently appointed to the Development Bank of Namibia board. Masheshe, a qualified lawyer, is a development planner for the Omaheke region. She was added to the board together with Bonifasis Siteketa and Gerson Kamatuka. The trio...
Namibia’s application for membership to the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) Cabinet approved the application for Namibia to become a member of the Nuclear Suppliers Group. Cabinet also then further directed the Minister of International Relations and Trade to coordinate the technical updates to the dossier and to act as a focal point and to further...
Iuze Mukube The long-anticipated outcome of the bail application by former fisheries minister Mac-Albert Hengari and his co-accused was handed down yesterday in a ruling delivered in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court. Magistrate Monica Andjaba granted bail to the tune of N$15 000 each, provided they adhere to the bail conditions. The ex-minister and his 31-year-old...
Kaviveterue Virere A group of former fishermen on Tuesday called for government support in securing a five-month back pay they claim is owed to them. The fishermen were hired under the Namsov Fishing Enterprise and the Heinaste quotas. Many of them claim that they have suffered great financial loss since their layoffs in December 2022...
The merging of the ministries of fisheries and agriculture underscored the government’s commitment to growing the primary industries. Added to this is another vital ministry – that of land reform. Combined, the ‘merger’ places agriculture at the centre of focus as a formidable industry. This is because the Namibian agricultural sector directly and indirectly impacts...
OPUWO – The annual Ondangwa Masters Football Club tournament is returning after a year-long hiatus and is set to take place this weekend at the Andimba Toivo Ya Toivo Sports Field in Ondangwa, promising a larger and improved event. The youth and legends tournament, which began in 2023, was created to serve as a foundation...