In early September, I spent six days in Namibia where I took part of the Africa Green Hydrogen Summit. I discovered a country ripe with opportunity, with active civil society and young people, a dynamic investment climate, and dedicated officials. Namibians are fully committed to their country’s success, and to pursuing the late President Hage...
Global warming and climate change are not merely the concerns of a few lobby groups, but rather serious threats to humanity’s livelihood, recognised by 196 countries, including Namibia. It is, therefore, regrettable to see Rowland Brown’s article, downplaying the impact this global crisis has on Namibians, suggesting that it may be a lobby-driven hoax to...
Every new phone update or tech news which makes us rethink our place in today’s world, makes me say wow, the future is here! It’s almost as if the past is rapidly becoming a distant memory with each new status update. But what are we as a people if we have no history, no generational...
Namibia is currently grappling with serious food insecurity, which the latest Integrated Food Security Phase classification report projects could throw over 1.26 million people further into abject poverty between now and March 2025; if left unresolved. The same Integrated Food Security Phase Classification report also estimates that households are likely to exhaust all their food...
Lahja Nashuuta In the heart of every public servant is the desire to improve the lives of those you serve. Make no mistake about it, not everyone employed in public service is a public servant. However, for Tshangano David, serving in public comes as a calling. He is a teacher at the over-populated Ruben Makanga...
Auleria Wakudumo The Ondonga Traditional Authority has finally broken its silence on the alleged mismanagement of land affairs within its jurisdiction. The traditional authority stands accused of giving or selling land to powerful and politically connected individuals to the detriment of ordinary farmers and Ondonga inhabitants. Additionally, it is alleged that the traditional authority discriminates...
Paulina Ndalikokule NKURENKURU – Kavango West only reported four cases, of which three were finalised after investigations, while one is still pending, since the establishment of the region. Meanwhile the Anti-Corruption Commission of Namibia was created in 2006 and Kavango West 11 years ago. This was revealed by the ACC senior investigation officer Alicia Mushaukwa...
Lahja Nashuuta Political observers have expressed concern over parties that are recycling manifestos, citing lack of fresh ideas and failure to adapt to changing socio-political conditions. Political parties have been releasing their manifestos in the last few weeks in a bid to win over the hearts of voters. Various parties, although been on the campaign...
Charles Ndeumane Omupopiliko gwopaliamende yaNamibia Profesa Peter Katjavivi ota ka kwatela komeho osheendo shiilyo yopaliamende yaNamibia okuya komutumba gwopaliamende yopaigwana tayi ithanwa Inter Parliamentary Union (IPU). Opaliamende yaNamibia oya tseyitha kutya otayi ka tuma iilyo yayo yimwe yi ka kuthe ombinga momutumba gwopaliamende yopaigwana ngoka tagu ka kala koshilando Geneva shaSwitzerland okuza 13 sigo 17...
Charles Ndeumane Ngoloneya gwoshitopolwa sha //Kharas Aletta Fredericks okwa kumagidha aaleli naawiliki yuuministeli ya kale haya itula mo ngele taya tula oopoloyeka miilonga opo ya kwashilipaleke kutya odha pwa pethimbo. Fredericks okwa li ta popi ngaaka pethimbo a patulula pambelewa oshigongiilonga shuuministeli wuunamapya nuuniimuna mondoolopa yaKeetmanshoop moshitopolwa sha//Kharas oshiwike shika. Ta ti aaleli naawiliki moNamibia oye...