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...
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...
The question of whether Namibia should decriminalise the importation of container fuel bought by Namibians from Angola is a subject of much debate. Critical to the debate are nuances: Does the debate raise a pragmatic necessity or a dangerous policy mistake? The issue has become even more pronounced following the global sharp rise in oil...
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...
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...
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...
Namibia stands at the threshold of a transformative era. The recent, significant oil and gas discoveries in the Orange Basin have done more than identify vast natural resources; they have ignited a vital national conversation about our economic sovereignty and our collective future. As these resources begin to shape our horizon, the central question for...
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...
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...
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...