However, universities should always keep asking: what are we actually for? Has the need to have a high-profile international identity outstripped the needs of the original purpose of the institution of higher learning?
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Letter – You either deliver or submerge in your own crisis
Zambians have decided to change the government, just like Malawians in 2020. The 2021 Zambian general elections were held on 12 August 2021 to elect the President and National Assembly,
Editorial – Africa has come of age
A new wind of change is blowing in neighbouring Zambia following Hakainde Hichilema’s election as incoming president. The business tycoon and opposition leader, at his sixth attempt at winning the presidency,
Know your civil servant – A technocrat engaged in high impactful work
Dr Lisho Mundia is one of the highly skilled individuals working in the Namibian public service. He is a seasoned executive, academician, entrepreneur and author with about 20 years of working experience, including 10 years in education, research and training.
A tribute to Kazenambo Kazenambo
I have penned many tributes over the years, but none of those has moved me close to tears like this one. The legendary revolutionary and internationalist Ernesto Che Guevara
Media will miss zinger king
Kazenambo Kazenambo was not a media darling. The relationship had way too much needle to get mushy over it, but Namibian journalism will miss him. A colleague this week suggested a book of memorable quotes by KK would be quite thick.
Corporates urged to plough back
MTC executive Tim Ekandjo said corporates are making big money but shy away from playing their part and contributing to national development. Ekandjo said this at the handing over of six brand new classrooms to the Omatako Primary School in Otjozondjupa region yesterday to the tune of N$1.2 million.
School disruptions far from over
When government announced at the end of July that all schools and education institutions would open and operate at full capacity, teachers and parents hoped that it was the end of a severely disrupted school year.
Sister confirms Heckmair’s lunch date with Americans
Murder victim Andre Heckmair had informed his family about a planned meeting he was to attend with two American nationals, his sister Bianca Heckmair testified yesterday in the High Court.
Trans-Caprivi highway rehabilitation underway
RUNDU - An eight kilometre stretch of the Rundu-Divundu road on the Trans-Caprivi highway in Kavango East is currently under light rehabilitation. The Roads Authority (RA) is funding the work, which will eventually cover more kilometres, if funds permit, as the whole stretch from Rundu to Divundu needs a makeover after recent rains.
