In pursuit of its strategic objective to improve core skills in numeracy and literacy in basic education, the ministry of education—now known as the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture—through the Directorate of Namibia Library and Archives Service (NLAS), has introduced the Namibia Reads Application, a transformative digital library initiative. Launched in collaboration with Smart Kidz Club...

I doubt many of us can fathom the mystery of how the trauma experienced by our ancestors still influences the way we think, feel, and act. Studies on the psychological harm of Namibia’s conflicted history are sparse, but similar experiences from elsewhere may help fill the gaps in understanding the inter-generational nature of trauma. Trauma The American Psychological Association lists...

Namibia stands at a defining moment.  With abundant natural resources, a young and dynamic population and strategic positioning within the region, the nation holds significant promise for long-term prosperity.  However, to fully unlock this potential, we must look beyond economic fundamentals and focus on what drives true resilience – our people and the leadership we cultivate.  While the recent rate...

With the blessed rains we have received since the beginning of the year, we have been fortunate as Namibians.  The entire country has been generously soaked, and not a moment too soon.  Our roads are the only part of our nation that did not benefit from the rain.  Namibia boasts some of Africa’s best roads infrastructure, but it was no...