Christmas is for children. Merle A. Johnson writes: “It is heaven, made of children.” Children do not have the intellectual problems of many adults with angels speaking to shepherds, a star that leads wise men to a manger, and a baby born of a virgin. The Christmas season will once again be filled with pageants...
As the festive season celebrations unfold, the holiday season does not only bring joy but also an unfortunate increase in gender-based violence (GBV) crimes. Namibia is not excluded. The holidays, traditionally are times of elation and togetherness, can unfortunately become a breeding ground for tensions and fights. Heightened family tension can rise from a variety...
Cairo will soon host an important political event: heads and officials of the foreign ministries of Russia and the African countries will gather in the hospitable capital of Egypt to assess the state of Russian–African relations and set out the ways of their development. For the first time, the ministerial conference of the Russia–Africa Partnership...
December is in full swing, and you are already doing the mental maths: new uniform, gifts, groceries, petrol to visit family, and somehow still have enough money left for January. You know what’s coming. The stationery list is already sitting in your school WhatsApp group. By the second week of January, every shop will be...
When Namibia’s first female President, Her Excellency Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, announced that tertiary and vocational education would be free starting in 2026, the nation erupted with hope, pride, and curiosity. This is a breakthrough for students and families who struggle with registration fees and acquiring student loans. It also signals that the government wants to empower...
What makes you similar to me as I write this is your choice of authenticity. If you opt for perfect pretense, then you are exactly the person I want to reach with this article because I intend to challenge your perspective. If you are in leadership, bearing the burden of discrimination and the fear of...
As much as everyone seems to be so concerned about the quiet ill mental health pandemic, it seems also as if no one wants to acknowledge and address its root cause. Lately, just a brief browse and scroll on social media paints a picture of a society spiraling into self-destruction, both individually and collectively. Social...
When a business hits distress, recovery is not about bold statements, but about disciplined, practical action. In previous articles, we explored how business turnaround begins, with early warning signs, structured planning, and clear collaboration. But what happens after the plan is agreed? That is when recovery truly begins. When a business is in distress, time,...
The school year has reached its end. It has been months of teaching and learning, extramural activities, assessments, and examinations. Out of the 196 days allocated for the academic year, we have reached the finish line—and now the exam results are here. But what happens if some results are not what we hoped for? What...
The festive season is often described as a time of joy, colour and celebration, but for many families it can also be a period of emotional intensity, especially for children. As school closes and routines shift, parents may notice sudden changes in their children’s behaviour. Excitement, overstimulation and fatigue often mix, creating emotional highs and...