Opinions

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 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...

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...

Reparations are meant to acknowledge and repair the causes and consequences of damages, human rights violations, wars, or genocide.  Material reparations, therefore, refer to tangible, economic, or physical measures provided to victims, communities, or nations to redress past wrongs.  Unlike symbolic reparations, such as apologies or monuments, material reparations involve measurable assets or services intended...

Almost every day, Namibia’s newspapers carry a story about jobs. One day, it emphasises youth empowerment initiatives, such as MTC’s 4Life programme. Another day, it serves as a sobering reminder that over 70% of working individuals cannot save or build generational wealth because unemployed relatives rely on them. On another day, we read about efforts...