Dear honourable Jerry Ekandjo, you are a political bully!
Letters
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Letter – Open letter to President Nangolo Mbumba
President Nangolo Mbumba, your life thus far encapsulates an important and integral chapter in the history of Namibia.
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Letter – An overarching view of 2024, the year of elections
In the vibrant political landscape of Namibia, where one could find the echoes of a rich history reverberating against the backdrop of stunning landscapes, the call for political consciousness emerges as a crucial element in shaping the nation’s future, especially when one is to consider the year that is 2024.
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Letter – Fostering youth social activism beyond Windhoek
Namibia’s vibrant tapestry of cultures and landscapes is witnessing a surge of youth-led social activism, and it’s not just the capital Windhoek anymore. This exciting shift is empowering young voices in the often-overlooked towns of the south, small rural communities, and the north.
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Letter – Fighting corruption through education
Corruption is a big problem in many countries, including Namibia. It’s like a disease that makes everything harder for people. But there’s hope.
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Letter – VET for prosperity, industrialisation
As an enthusiastic advocate for a prosperous and industrialised Namibia, it’s evident to me that propelling Vocational Education and Training is pivotal to realising this aspiration within the timeframe outlined in Vision 2030.
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Letter – Amplifying the role of art in national progress
“In Africa, art is not just a reflection of life; it’s a catalyst for change, a catalyst for progress, and a catalyst for hope.” - Wangari Maathai
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Letter – Combating workplace sexual harassment – A call for accountability
As I write this, it is not as an impartial observer, but rather from the unsettling perspective of someone who has experienced workplace sexual harassment.
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A learning society, meritocracy and technocracy
Meritocracy is the rightful placement of individuals into employment positions based on their competencies.
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Are self-help groups the future of tenure security?
The concept of self-help groups in Namibia started as a ‘self-help’ effort in the late 1980s when the Council of Churches in Namibia convened a meeting with urban settlers, who found themselves landless and homeless, to address their need for land and housing.