It takes a lot of emotional courage and a sad hard look at life to see it all for what it truly is. A mere constructed and co-opted way of life, and not even one bit of it is natural any longer. I t seems like living in a dream that has no end, yet...
Opinions
Opinion – Key undertakings for the oil and gas in Namibia
There has been an alarming on the oil and gas industry worldwide. This reveals that the exploration and production of oil and gas resources onshore and offshore on the continental shelf directly encompass certain issues of ownership of the resources and control over activities to exploit these resources. Therefore, even for the benefit and betterment...
Opinion – Women should be involved in decision-making
As a country and people, we are celebrating the achievements of gender equality and the empowerment of women in public and private sectors. Currently, the 60% women representation on the executive level of the Government of the Republic of Namibia is one of the major milestones to be recorded in the history of our country. ...
Opinion – ELCRN at a crossroads: Urgent need for reconciliation reform
When the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia (ELCRN) unveiled its 2025 bishop election schedule, congregations everywhere exhaled in relief. For the first time in years, there is a clear timeline: nominations from 15 May to 30 June, vetting and verification through mid-July, regional candidate forums in late July and August, the 27th...
Opinion – Govt’s business unusual in context
It is now public knowledge that Namibia entered a new chapter in 2025 with the inauguration of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, the first woman to hold the nation’s highest office. A new record, indeed, it is not only the future that is female, but the present is female in Namibia. The historic rise of Her Excellency...
Opinion – How alternative investments are shaping the future of portfolios
For years, building wealth in Namibia appeared to be the preserve of a lucky few, high-paid professionals, successful business persons, or those with wealth passed down from generations. Traditional investment vehicles like housing, shares, and pension assets have been the cornerstones of building wealth, yet they are often beyond the financial reach of ordinary citizens....
Opinion – The indispensable pillar of Namibia’s healthcare system
Niita Evaristus In a world where 70% of medical decisions hinge on pathology testing, the Namibia Institute of Pathology Limited (NIP) stands as the unshakeable backbone of the nation’s healthcare system. From determining HIV viral loads to detecting drug-resistant tuberculosis strains, NIP’s precision directly shapes patient outcomes. As CEO, Kapena Tjombonde during Laboratory Professionals...
Opinion – Reparatory justice hinges on unity … a rejoinder to Mitiri Festus Muundjua
Please allow me a rejoinder to the article that appeared in the Namibian Sun on 6 May 2025, titled ‘28 May is not the date the concentration camps were ordered to close’ by Mitiri Festus U. Muundjua. Mititiri Muundjua is a person I respect, as I do anyone who is 20 years my senior. However,...
Uncommon sense – So above, so below
It is true, there is a great mental health crisis. The funny thing is that there is not necessarily anything new under the sun about it. It is just that, long before it came to the fore, it was not seen as a big deal. Some people may have been experiencing as well as exhibiting...
Opinion – Understanding Child Sex Offenders
Sexual abuse of children is a serious problem in Namibia and mass media is awash with stories of incidences of this scourge. Recent cases of the rape and murder of two young girls in Okahandja are such examples. These incidences sparked a staggering wave of dismay with many Namibians asking: “What kind of a person...