Namibia’s vibrant tapestry of cultures and landscapes is witnessing a surge of youth-led social activism, and it’s not just the capital Windhoek anymore. This exciting shift is empowering young voices in the often-overlooked towns of the south, small rural communities, and the north.
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Opinion – Namibia’s climate challenges and a call for localised adaptation
The world united in 2015 at the UNFCCC Conference of Parties (COP20) in Paris, resulting in the historic Paris agreement aimed at limiting global warming at 1.5 °C above pre-industrial levels.
Opinion – Empowering Namibia’s youth for a digital renaissance
IN the rhythmic pulse of the global digital era, Namibia holds within its vast landscapes and resilient communities an untapped well of potential.
Opinion – Census 2023 was a proud moment
THE Namibia Population and Housing Census 2023 was indeed a proud moment in the history of our country. Covid-19 forced the census project to be conducted two years behind schedule.
Opinion – New grade 11 curriculum: Learners, educators, parents at sixes and sevens
When the results of the 2023 NSSCO grade 11 were released last month, they revealed that a paltry one-quarter of the learners who sat for examinations last year passed to proceed to Advanced Subsidiary (AS) (grade 12) level, the nation was in mourning literally. Not surprisingly so, all were and are still at sixes and sevens, the affected learners, parents and guardians, educators, and concerned s
Opinion – What to consider when pursuing a career in architecture
At a young age, it may be difficult to know what you really want in life. Some perspective is gained from our earlier events in life, and other motivations become clearer the more exposed we are to the outside world through different experiences
Household debt intensifies to N$66.8 billion …interest rate reduction only expected in second half of year
A shift in domestic borrowing patterns has led to an increase in the overall debt stock. This has resulted in household debt escalating to N$66.8 billion in December 2023, up from N$64.7 billion in December 2022.
Engen and corridor group sign fuel partnership
The Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) for fuel sponsorship with Engen Namibia, reaffirming and further strengthening their strategic public-private partnership.
Shell profit tumbles on lower oil prices
Shell yesterday said its net profit more than halved to US$19.4 billion in 2023 on lower energy prices, after rocketing to a record peak the previous year following the Ukraine conflict.
Damara Living Museum: A window into history
I had an unforgettable experience when I recently visited Damaraland, a region with the ancestry of the Damara clan. It was so fulfilling to pen down my experience and take you along this journey, once again.