The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) has confirmed a facility to finance climate change adaptation, bolstering its long track record of financing beneficial environmental and social initiatives.
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CIF and MANWU join forces
Concerned about the state of the Namibian construction sector, the Construction Industries Federation (CIF) and the Metal and Allied Namibian Workers Union (MANWU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Wednesday.
Opinion – Sage philosophy vis-à-vis western thinking
For many years, debates and renunciations persisted among Western and African philosophers about the absence of an African philosophy.
Opinion – Think tanks and rape apologists
Everyone seems to be on board to end sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), especially when we consider direct but basic interpretations of this social scourge with sentiments that collectively straddle the same lines as, ‘Yes, we must protect our women.
Opinion – Ministering to children must be re-thought
The effectiveness of traditional Sunday school methods of evangelism, and the place of children in the church’s life have been in the spotlight for some time.
Opinion – Higher education rapidly responding in a troubled world
The world is troubled, and we all now know that ‘None of us is safe until all of us are safe’.
Opinion – NSFAF and the tragedy of the commons
The recent announcement by government that the Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) will be returning to the Ministry of Higher Education, Training and Innovation, less than 10 years since it was made a fully-fledged State-Owned Enterprise (SOE) in 2013, not only speaks to poor governance and failed leadership, but reveals what British economist William Forster termed as the tragedy
Opinion – The hope of Rundu
The loud voice of blame game, sabotage and circumvention have been regular things that have taken centre-stage in the Kavango regions.
Opinion – The red line must go
The Namibia we live in today, is this the Namibia we fought for? I wonder! I don’t even think it is close to what our parents, siblings and all our former fighters shed their blood for.
Opinion – Access to Info Bill not yet a priority for journalists
In June 2020, the Namibian Access to Information Bill was tabled before the National Assembly by information minister, Hon. Peya Mushelenga, and is under consultation.
