The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), set to take effect in 2026, is a policy designed to combat carbon leakage and promote fair competition by imposing tariffs on imports from countries with weaker climate policies. While CBAM presents challenges for carbon-intensive exporters, it also offers Namibia a unique opportunity to strengthen its economy,...
A first glance at President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s Cabinet seems positive. Her decision to cut the size of Cabinet is the boldest decision she could have taken. That move alone will save the motherland millions of dollars in unnecessary perks. Her determination to trim the Cabinet should be applauded by all Namibians, in the hope that...
As a former Member of Parliament and a concerned citizen, I have always believed that true patriotism transcends political lines. While we may have different views on governance, it is also our responsibility to acknowledge progress where it is due, and support initiatives that benefit the Namibian people. The new administration, under the leadership of...
Laimi Shigwedha The discovery and development of oil and gas resources in Namibia present a significant opportunity for economic transformation. However, for these benefits to be widely shared, local content policies must be prioritised and effectively implemented. As someone deeply involved in the offshore and oil and gas industry, I am passionate about ensuring that...
Somebody once said war is a situation where young men who do not know or hate each other kill each other, fighting for old men who know and hate each other, but do not kill each other. This statement is not far from the truth because when it gets to the nitty-gritty, war is actually...
Law schools encourage students to remain neutral, upholding the rule of law and advocating for justice without fear or favour. This principle lies at the heart of legal practice, where attorneys defend the accused, regardless of their personal beliefs. Recently, a prominent Namibian lawyer sparked a national debate by advocating for the decriminalisation of prostitution. ...
‘Don’t judge a fish by how it rides a bicycle’ is my favourite saying, as I believe it encapsulates the experience of some organisations offering advice. It is my view that one size does not fit all. Teaching a fish to ride a bicycle simply does not work. The notion that we can impose generic...
Finally, we answered that generational call, as we are about to swear in our fifth president, who happens to be first female president of country. Netumbo Ndemupelila Nandi-Ndaitwah is passionate about ethical leadership and service delivery as well as a staunch advocate for youth empowerment. Namibia and Namibians can be assured of the highest standard...
Given the current state of trade tensions, the executive orders imposed by the United States of America’s (USA) new administration are a wake-up call for the global community because they serve as a clear reminder that maintaining economic stability and growth in today’s interconnected world requires cooperation and respect for one another in trade policies....
Patricia Olivier Year by year, on Namibia’s day of independence, we are reminded of the strength of decisions, the ability to craft our own destiny, to do things by ourselves, and to live unrestrained. Independence, at its most abstract level, lies beyond the sovereignty of nations; it is a personal thing. It’s about having the...