Editorial

When President Hage Geingob this week said the high unemployment rate, especially among the youth, can disrupt peace and stability he touched on a subject every Namibian is concerned about. 

Namibia is blessed with abundant natural resources and a relatively small population, compared to countries even half its size.

As the Electricity Control Board approved an increase in electricity tariffs, it becomes crucial for Namibian households to embrace renewable energy and strive for self-sufficiency in terms of power needs. 

The Bank of Namibia’s Monetary Policy Committee this week again increased the repo rate, this time by 25 basis points. 

Two political parties this past week highlighted the importance they place on the rather large youth vote for next year’s elections.

When lawyer Eva Maria Nangolo’s acid-laced tweet about a cultural event of the Damara people provoked strong condemnation, many Namibians would have felt the equivalent of an all too familiar punch in the gut.

In the week that Namibia celebrated the anniversary of the removal of a colonial force from its soil, the local representative of the world’s premier colonial power was caught indulging in some serious undiplomatic vitriol.

This year’s Independence Day presents an opportunity for Namibians to reflect on our history, celebrate our achievements, and renew our commitment to building a better future for the country. 

Earlier this week, the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia announced a third oil discovery with its partners Shell and QatarEnergy in the Jonker-1X deepwater exploration well, in the Orange Basin offshore southern Namibia.