If there is no other indicator of how today’s life is completely inverted, then the festive season is the one. The festive season is one of the times, if not the only one of the year, when human consciousness is at its peak. It is where humanity is found vibrating at its highest frequency, especially...
Nelson Ashipala The festive season is about creating memories, reconnecting with loved ones, and trying something new. This year, why not take the less travelled road and explore the iconic Skeleton Coast National Park? Known for its rugged beauty, rare wildlife, and endless adventures, the Skeleton Coast is a perfect holiday escape for families, thrill-seekers,...
The recent hacking of Telecom Namibia has exposed serious flaws in the nation’s approach to cybersecurity. Sensitive data was reportedly compromised, exposing vulnerabilities in critical systems – an event that underscores how unprepared we are for modern digital threats. This breach isn’t just Telecom’s problem; it reflects the vulnerability of Namibia’s digital infrastructure, including public...
A fortnight ago, the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation suspended its executive editor, Anna Nicodemus. This came after Nicodemus made comments in an interview on Newzroom Afrika about the health of president-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, nicknamed NNN. Following her suspension, it has been felt within the media fraternity that press freedom is under attack. Therefore, should the media...
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) recently concluded its four-day National People’s Assembly (NPA) at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Soweto, Johannesburg. They adopted a declaration of intent centred on economic transformation, land redistribution, and addressing systemic inequalities. However, beyond these resolutions, the congress revealed deeper tensions in the party’s internal politics. Julius Malema, the party’s...
They persecuted him. They called him all sorts of bad names. Some coughed up phlegm and spat on him – especially those from the white monopoly capitalist community and many of his erstwhile comrades. Paradoxically, he was tried and convicted by the courts that used the same Roman-Dutch laws he had fiercely fought against during...
Ten years ago, Tobie Aupindi, then a businessman before he became a Member of Parliament, had a prediction of the future of the youth inside Swapo. He concluded that the future Swapo Party Youth League leadership will have no choice but to be docile given what had happened to our militant and radical leadership. At...
In the heart of Namibia’s long struggle for liberation, self-determination, and political evolution, we must remain vigilant against deceptive forces that threaten to undermine our progress as unwavering Namibians. The recent rise of propagandists and architects of disinformation, cloaked in the veneer of political party affiliations, exemplifies a concerted effort to suppress genuine advancement within...
THE Namibian sporting landscape is in crisis, and it’s time we face the cold, hard truth. While the country is blessed with a wealth of athletic potential, from budding football stars to track and field prodigies, there’s a stubborn roadblock preventing this talent from flourishing. That roadblock, quite frankly, is a sport industry that’s drowning...
Namibia has become a hotspot for oil and gas activities. A ‘boom’ seems just a matter of time, with major companies like Chevron and Halliburton recently opening offices in the country. The oil and gas sector is putting down roots, which is excellent news for Namibian companies and Namibians. It will create employment and business...