The people of Leonardville have come together to urge the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform (MAWLR) to reconsider its position and permit Headspring Investments to continue its uranium exploration programme in our community. We speak not as outsiders or mere spectators but as residents whose lives, livelihoods and future are directly impacted by...
The Cabinet approved N$257 million for the National Youth Fund (NYF) initiative, which seeks to support start-ups and small and medium-sized businesses led by young people. However, it is disheartening to learn that only 42 applications were accepted out of 13,700, even though the fund will be operational once the pilot phase is initiated. This...
Namibia is considered one of the most unequal countries in the world, ranking second only to South Africa in terms of global income inequality. This high level of inequality is a persistent challenge for Namibia, as it impacts various aspects of society, given that poverty is multidimensional. The multidimensional nature of poverty is caused by...
Colonialisation has transformed African societies in ways that continue to shape them today. Africans relied on their knowledge systems and traditions to maintain cultural and spiritual identities prior to colonial encroachment. Because their rhythm of life was linked to land, kinship, and customs that fostered social cohesion, these systems provided both sustenance and balance. Empires...
It is very concerning that the Namibian government and its ministers find State-owned enterprises (SOEs) appealing, even though they cost the taxpayer millions of dollars. It is undeniable that some SOEs contribute to market failures, which eventually affect macroeconomic variables, as proven by current proceedings in Namibia’s distinct competent courts. Therefore, the SOEs were founded...
The boy child is often perceived as strong, emotionless and resilient by default. Society has painted a picture of a man who must endure silently, provide without complaint, and succeed without faltering. But today, I want to say to every boy and man reading this: you are allowed to feel, seek help and grow into...
Namibia continues to face terrifying losses of young men to suicide. Between August 2022 and June 2023, 623 lives were lost, which is an average of over one person per day. Of these, 80% were men, a pattern that has remained disturbingly consistent over time. With a suicide rate of 9.7 per 100 000 people,...
Debt has become a lifestyle, and that’s a problem. Over the past decade, Namibia has witnessed a mushrooming of micro-lenders and cash loan businesses. While their services are legal and can sometimes be necessary, many operate with minimal regulation, predatory practices, and poor credit controls, pushing thousands of salaried workers into a dangerous cycle of...
Rudolf Gaiseb If guns or bombs are your go-to weapon in this age, you are old school. Today, all a person needs is a keyboard, Wi-Fi connection, and someone they disagree with. Yes, a war of words that kills more painfully than bullets. Social media is the arena, and like every soldier, the comrades chant...
Many natural or juristic persons find themselves in a predicament when aggrieved by the conduct of the functionaries or institutions that infringe their right to just administrative action. Such administrative conduct usually unravels in a form of a decision of public administrators. Think about a decision of a public body that affects a tender bidder...