South Africa has kicked off the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 Youth Games in emphatic style, leading the medal standings with a commanding total of 24 medals after just one day of competition.  This impressive start reaffirms South Africa’s strong position in regional sport and highlights the depth of talent being cultivated within the country’s youth development structures. ...

In democratic nations like Namibia, transparency is not just a virtue but a constitutional obligation.  We are a sovereign State, built on the values of accountability, openness and participatory governance. Yet, one space that seems to have escaped the glare of public scrutiny is that of Foundations – those charitable entities often named after prominent individuals, particularly politicians. Foundations are,...

Namibia is one of Africa’s most resource-rich countries in terms of both people and minerals. Namibia’s position, in my opinion, can be improved by changing the people’s mindset, which is characterized by a high level of dependency, as well as the leadership at various levels, which is dominated by a diverse group of people who are financially motivated rather than...

As a tradition in contemporary governance, let us take a moment to reflect on Prime Minister Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare’s time in office since he assumed duty on 21 March 2025.  Despite the brief period, his leadership has already been defined by a strong emphasis on setting a new tone for the public service, initiating administrative reforms, streamlining government operations, reducing...

I have served in the executive branch of government as a deputy minister.  It is safe to say that my upbringing, raised by a single mother, instilled in me the values and principles of honesty, service with purpose and passion as well as utmost integrity. Those traits are embedded in me as reflected in ‘My Journey’, a documentary soon to...