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Opinion –  Reflecting on gender bias in TVET
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Opinion –  Reflecting on gender bias in TVET

In the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector, classrooms and workshops are far from neutral spaces. They are the soil in which the seeds of knowledge and skills are sown, shaped, and fertilised by both the conscious and unconscious thoughts of TVET trainers and trainees.  One powerful set of assumptions relates to which...

Opinion –  Ubuntu, work-integrated learning’s future in Namibia
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Opinion –  Ubuntu, work-integrated learning’s future in Namibia

Namibia stands at a defining moment in how it prepares its people for the world of work.  The launch of the National Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Policy (2025–2030) signals more than progress in education milestones; it reflects a national shift towards building graduates who are ready to contribute meaningfully from the start. As the country advances...

Opinion –  Namibia’s beef crossroads: Ship live or build value?
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Opinion –  Namibia’s beef crossroads: Ship live or build value?

Namibia’s livestock sector finds itself at a familiar but critical crossroads. The emergence of live cattle exports to Mauritius, reportedly around 3 000 slaughter-ready animals every 40 days, has reignited a long-standing debate: Should we prioritise immediate market access, or long-term value creation? At first glance, the answer appears simple. Farmers are responding rationally.  They...

Opinion –  Rethinking school discipline in Namibia
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Opinion –  Rethinking school discipline in Namibia

Discipline has long been regarded as the backbone of a functional education system. However, in many schools today, this foundation is steadily eroding.  Classrooms that were once centres of order and learning are increasingly disrupted by undisciplined behaviour, ranging from disobedience to outright defiance of authority. Consequently, the growing prevalence of such conduct among learners...

Opinion –  Headspring project’s impact on Leonardville community
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Opinion –  Headspring project’s impact on Leonardville community

In the heart of the Omaheke region lies the small but resilient village of Leonardville, a community built on unity, culture, and a deep desire for opportunity.  Over recent years, the Headspring project, led by, has become one of the most talked-about developments in the area.  What began as a uranium exploration initiative has grown...

Opinion – The great illusion of NATO is fading fast
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Opinion – The great illusion of NATO is fading fast

One of the more idealistic ambitions of the last Soviet leadership was the simultaneous dissolution of both Cold War blocs, NATO and the Warsaw Pact. Only half of that vision came to pass. The Warsaw Pact disappeared in the spring of 1991. NATO didn’t. Instead, it endured and expanded. Over the following decades, the alliance...

Opinion – Ngurare’s 365 days in office: An epitome of humanity
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Opinion – Ngurare’s 365 days in office: An epitome of humanity

In just 365 days in office, Ngurare has distinguished himself as a leader whose actions reflect the true epitome of humanity; defined not by words, but by presence, empathy, and decisive action. On numerous occasions, he emphasized that the true measure of humanity lies not in the qualifications we possess, but in the compassion we...

Opinion –  Workplace burnout: The silent productivity killer
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Opinion –  Workplace burnout: The silent productivity killer

Burnout is often described as a personal struggle and portrayed as an employee feeling overwhelmed or unable to cope with workplace demands. However, burnout is not merely an individual issue. It is an organisational risk with significant long-term consequences for performance, morale, and institutional sustainability. In many workplaces across Namibia, burnout does not always present...