The recent publication of Starlink’s licence application in the Government Gazette marks another major step in the long-running debate over satellite internet in Namibia. For many citizens, particularly those in remote areas, the news has been met with excitement and renewed hope. Across the country, communities continue to struggle with weak or unreliable connectivity, and...
Your words in Algiers ring with a language we have long waited to hear from the Namibian state. A language that recognises the brutality of colonialism and calls for its criminalisation under international law. On the surface, this is a welcome chorus in a hall where Africa is finally raising its voice in unity. But...
Buying a car is far more than a pivotal life decision that blends emotion with financial strategy. Whether you are acquiring your first vehicle or upgrading to meet evolving needs, the process demands the same rigour and foresight as any significant investment. The most successful buyers approach this journey with clarity of purpose, discipline, and...
Workplace violence in Namibia is no longer an exception; it has become a disturbing norm. Each year, we hear more cases of workers being beaten, humiliated, assaulted, or even killed while simply trying to earn a living. From domestic workers and farm labourers to security guards and factory employees, the pattern is the same: abuse...
Namibia this week joined the international community in marking World AIDS Day under the national theme “Sustaining the HIV Response, Ending Stigma and Building Resilient Communities.” The global theme for 2025, “Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the AIDS Response,” reminds us that the HIV epidemic continues to evolve and requires renewed global attention. Both themes acknowledge the...
On September 27–28, 2025, Hamburg took a historic step toward justice by renaming two streets in honor of Louisa Kamana and Cornelius Fredericks—Namibians who resisted German colonial rule and were among those who perished during the Ovaherero and Nama genocides. As a descendant of genocide victims and the person who nominated Louisa Kamana, I extend...
The importance of elections cannot be doubted. At the very least, they provide the public with its clearest formal opportunity to influence the political process and also help, directly or indirectly, to determine who will hold government power. From this perspective, elections are about results – in other words, who wins and who loses. This...
Over the years, it has been observed that children are often not supervised adequately during school holidays. Ensuring their safety requires a multi-faceted approach. Parents and caregivers must focus on active supervision, managing the environment, setting clear rules and safety measures and providing firm guidance to keep children safe. Many parents keep working through long...
In a country where preventable diseases still claim too many lives, a new silent threat is slowly emerging: Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC). HNSCC refers to cancers that arise in the tissues of the mouth, throat, tongue, tonsils and voice box. They often begin as small sores, lumps or persistent throat discomfort, which...
Negotiations between Namibia and Germany on the 1904-1908 Ovaherero and Nama genocide have dragged on since 2015. Basically, negotiations are leveraged mainly by a combination of factors, such as the weariness from conflict, the perception that military gains are limited, the presence of strong mediation and diplomacy from international or regional actors, and domestic and...