Almost a third of African countries have already — or will still — hold general or presidential elections in 2024. A significant concentration of these are in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, including South Africa, Botswana, Mozambique and Namibia. This election calendar signifies the deepening and maturing of Africa’s democratic process. Citizens across...
One of the most intriguing general elections in Namibia are due to be held on 27 November 2024 to elect a new President and members of the National Assembly. An election is a contest of legitimate power that can be described as non-violent competition, fought within a political forum. In this context, it is important...
The voices of young people in discourses to address global issues cannot be overemphasised. They are affected by the crises that rage in the world around us – be it climate change, conflicts and wars, as well as unemployment. Listening to their views and perspectives, equipping them with information to understand and appreciate the...
I have worked in most of the major newsrooms in Namibia, serving in roles as both an editor and a journalist. Editors and journalists are regularly involved in the ongoing debate – occasionally intense – concerning the dependence on a select group of commentators. News consumers have grown accustomed to political and social pundits, such...
The story of the young girl Alisa Amupolo, now Dr Amupolo as of last week after she graduated from the University of Namibia with a Doctor of Business Administration degree, will make you emotional if you were to listen to it being told by her mother. I was privileged to attend Dr Amupolo’s graduation celebration...
Every new phone update or tech news which makes us rethink our place in today’s world, makes me say wow, the future is here! It’s almost as if the past is rapidly becoming a distant memory with each new status update. But what are we as a people if we have no history, no generational...
Recent media revelations have brought to the fore the persistent and egregious discrimination faced by persons with disabilities in the Republic of Namibia. It is essential to confront the harsh reality that no individual elects to live with a disability; rather, disabilities typically result from unpredictable events such as accidents, diseases, or congenital conditions that...
The Namibian elections of 2024 have turned an important corner into the future of the country’s political landscape. It is a time when symbolic versus effective leadership is put under close scrutiny. It is in such a context that as Namibians get ready to go to the polls, it also becomes very important that one...
The annual Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Summit takes place from 9 to 11 September 2024 in Windhoek. This will be the eighth time the summit takes place. As always, it is a highly-anticipated event. As Green Enterprise Solutions (Green), a leading provider of CT, we have always supported the summit, and this edition is...
Rhino poaching in Africa has risen to levels not seen in almost two decades. Black rhinos remain critically endangered because of the demand for its horns on the illegal international market, mainly in Asia, where they are used for traditional medicine, and increasingly as a status symbol to display success and wealth. Unlike most animal...