DAR ES SALAAM – Tanzania’s main opposition party yesterday said at least two of its officials had been arrested on their way to a rally to support leading government opponent Tundu Lissu, who refused to appear at a virtual court hearing to face a charge of treason. Authorities in the east African country have increasingly...
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City bring Arts to life
Rudolf Gaiseb The electrifying /Ae //Gams Festival Poetry, Comedy, and Theatre Night, the prelude of the Windhoek /Ae //Gams Arts and Cultural Festival, premiering today and ending tomorrow, highlighted the significance of preserving Namibian culture. The event hosted by the City of Windhoek at its headquarters on Wednesday night, brought together poets, theatrical artists, and...
We never learn…do we?
I recently attended a show with an international artist as the headliner. I haven’t been out like that in light years. Can you imagine my absolute shock and disbelief when I witnessed your classic case of disrespect towards a Namibian entertainer from the organisers of the show. Allow me to contextualise this for you. I’ve...
Tariffs trade war implications on Namibian economy
The US and China faced a significant trade deficit (over US$375 billion in 2017), with State subsidies in China’s export industries, technological transfers and intellectual property theft being the primary causes of the US-China trade war. In response, China imposed duties on US$185 billion worth of US imports, while the US enacted tariffs on more...
Brand love begins within organisations
The recently-concluded MTC Branding and Marketing Indaba left me feeling both inspired and deeply reflective. One powerful takeaway from the event was a statement by Nyasha Karadzandima of Bank Windhoek: “Brand love starts in the building.” This struck me profoundly, reinforcing an often-overlooked truth: successful branding begins within the organisation itself before it can be...
Justice, mercy: Where are we?
The story of Naboth’s vineyard (1 Kings 21: 1-21a) is, among other things, a classic case of injustice. People who have wealth and power use these to get what they want, even if it means taking the life of an innocent person. This is something that was certainly not unique to the 10th Century B.C.;...
Expectations from parliamentarians
On 20 March 2025, members of Namibia’s 8th Parliament were sworn in at Tintenpalast in Windhoek. They vowed to respect and defend Namibia’s Constitution and to be loyal to the country and its citizens. But will they truly deliver on their promise to serve the interests of the people? Hence, what contributions will they bring...
Silent crisis: Mining dependency hinders financial independence
Vincent Shimutwikeni The mining sector has been a cornerstone of Namibia’s socio-economic development, driving job creation and contributing to the growth of both new and existing towns. With key industries in diamonds, uranium, zinc, copper, and other metal ores, mining has long provided stability and opportunities across the country. Historically, both before and after independence,...
‘It’s a must-win for us’ – Ngarizemo
GOBABIS – Head coach of Young African FC, Maleagi Ngarizemo said his team have to collect maximum points against Rundu-based clubs Julinho Athletics FC and Cuca Tops this weekend at their famous Legare Stadium in Gobabis. Young African produced a stellar performance since the start of the league campaign and only tasted one premier league...
Nekundi reads traffic officers Riot Act
Rudolf Gaiseb Transport minister Veikko Nekundi has issued a stern warning to traffic officers who harass seven-seater operators. This follows reports of traffic officers harassing these operators at several roadblocks, where their permits were revoked and they were issued with traffic fines. In a media engagement on Tuesday, he warned that such acts may result in...