Almost every day, Namibia’s newspapers carry a story about jobs. One day, it emphasises youth empowerment initiatives, such as MTC’s 4Life programme. Another day, it serves as a sobering reminder that over 70% of working individuals cannot save or build generational wealth because unemployed relatives rely on them. On another day, we read about efforts like the National Youth Development...

Reparations are meant to acknowledge and repair the causes and consequences of damages, human rights violations, wars, or genocide.  Material reparations, therefore, refer to tangible, economic, or physical measures provided to victims, communities, or nations to redress past wrongs.  Unlike symbolic reparations, such as apologies or monuments, material reparations involve measurable assets or services intended to repair the economic, physical,...

The national budget is not just an economic document but also an indicator of the country’s aspirations and vision for the future. As Namibia announces its new budget, people are asking themselves an important question: Will this budget just keep our economy going, or will it change our economy? In an environment characterised by global economic uncertainties and domestic economic...

As a young person from the Kunene region and a member of the Kakurukouye Traditional Authority, where the proposed smart city is to be developed, I find myself reflecting deeply on the ongoing discussions surrounding Cape Fria. After listening to the recent interview of Chief Vemuii Tjambiru on The Agenda, I gained a clearer understanding of the vision behind the...

Burnout is often described as a personal struggle and portrayed as an employee feeling overwhelmed or unable to cope with workplace demands. However, burnout is not merely an individual issue. It is an organisational risk with significant long-term consequences for performance, morale, and institutional sustainability. In many workplaces across Namibia, burnout does not always present obvious symptoms. Employees continue to...