MUMBAI – Crowds of mourners gathered in India’s financial capital Mumbai yesterday for the funeral of industrialist Ratan Tata, hailed as a “titan” who led one of the country’s biggest conglomerates. Tata, who died aged 86 on Wednesday, transformed the Tata Group into asprawling international enterprise, with a portfolio ranging from software to sports cars.His...
The recent discovery of significant oil and gas reserves in Namibia presents a transformative opportunity for the country. If managed effectively, these resources could propel Namibia towards unprecedented economic growth, providing a foundation for development that benefits all citizens. However, as history has shown, the discovery of natural resources can be both a blessing and...
The Land of the Brave has been bestowed with some of the most majestic, rugged landscapes, fierce wildlife, and an abundance of natural resources. While many of these natural resources are already a mainstay of our economy, the focus has shifted in recent years to the potential of energy resources. With potentially huge oil and...
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...