The atmosphere within the University of Namibia’s (Unam) Moot Court was one of palpable anticipation. Law students, impeccably attired in formal attire, adjusted their notes as the presiding judges entered the room. For many, this was not merely a competition but an initiation into the realities of legal advocacy, an opportunity to argue, reason and...
Robin Sharma’s book, ‘Leading Without a Title’, echoes the call to not only redefine leadership but to also undergo a greater shift in our mindset about leadership. Often, when thinking of leadership, the first images that come to mind are those of corporate, political, traditional or religious leadership. The danger this poses is that, in...
Just last week, the newspaper headlines alerted us to another major cyber-attack in Namibia. It is a daily occurrence. Now, as the year draws to a close, Namibians are gearing up for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Ordering gifts from the comfort of home is convenient— but it comes with risks. Cybercriminals are waiting to...
This article challenges the conventional view of the local authority’s conundrum, which requires striking a balance between efficient grassroots governance and the delivery of basic services, hindered by obstacles such as inadequate planning and a lack of community involvement. Local authorities should recognise that, despite efforts to improve it, their current economic development strategy is...
Customer service is often evaluated by speed, efficiency, and satisfaction scores. But beneath the numbers and KPIs lies something much more human: the quiet strength of being seen, heard, and understood. In a world increasingly automated, where chatbots handle questions and algorithms anticipate needs, the real heart of service isn’t just about solving problems. It...
Recently, many politicians have been loudly accusing banks of arbitrarily charging interest rates on their customers’ accounts without regulation. However, when examining how banks are registered and incorporated, one might disagree with the notion that banks operate without oversight and have been charging customers exorbitant fees in an unregulated market or industry. Such an accusation...
Poultry farming involves raising domesticated birds such as chickens, turkeys, ducks, and geese for their meat or eggs. The industry has been growing rapidly over the past few years, and chicken farming remains one of the most popular and profitable types of poultry farming. However, before you get started, you need to understand some guidelines...
A billion-dollar railway runs silently from Tsumeb to Oshikango — built to connect Namibia and Angola, but today it carries zero freight and almost no passengers. Namibia has long recognized that infrastructure is the backbone of sustainable development. Among the country’s most ambitious projects is the northern railway line stretching from Tsumeb, through Ondangwa, to...
What did we expect? After removing everything that has fundamentally been our moral compass for years from our curriculum, we are now blaming everything else for the mental health crisis, except ourselves. If we are doing away with something this significant, something equally strong should replace it. A nation without an inherent moral foundation is...
In recent weeks, Namibia’s creative sector has been buzzing with the announcement of a call for Expressions of Interest to establish a Namibia Film & Creative City. The idea of purpose-built studios, sound stages and creative hubs is compelling. For many, it feels like the long-overdue recognition that our industry deserves. But amid the excitement,...