It is exactly 267 days since His Excellency Dr Nangolo Mbumba took over as Namibia’s fourth President, in the letter and spirit of Article 29(4) (a) and Article 34, of the globe-famed and envied Supreme Law of the Republic of Namibia. The swearing-in rolled out against shivers of the backdrop of national and international tears...
In recent years, the world has become a global village, wired by artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). This bond is greased by data mining that keeps the machine running without frictional force. According to data scientists, the amount of digital information increases tenfold every five years. As we face the complexities of economic...
The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) holds a substantial portfolio of listed investments in key local entities, valued at approximately N$6.9 billion. These strategic holdings span multiple sectors, including finance, renewable energy, real estate, telecommunications and consumer goods. Notable investments include a 29% stake in Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC), which serves 97% of Namibia’s population;...
Not too long ago, I wrote an article about‘Losing the game, but winning the match’. The article received great feedback and overwhelming positivity, especially about my willingness to unpack a complex topic that speaks about not always winning. I had written the piece in my personal capacity, and I found it interesting when people asked...
In an increasingly interconnected world, the value of global policing cooperation has never been more crucial. The modern landscape of transnational crime transcends borders, infiltrating societies in ways we could not have imagined a few decades ago. Yet, amid these complex challenges, there lies an opportunity, a call to action for a unified global response....
As the election campaigns hot up in the country, Elijah Ngurare’s Saturday speech at a Swapo rally in Sammora Machel constituency had all the ingredients of a moving, touching, and inspiring speech—one of the best speeches ever delivered so far in this election campaign. As the highly spirited Ngurare eloquently delivered his speech as the...
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah (NNN) has served in various leadership positions and demonstrated her dedication to the Namibian nation. Her leadership vision is forward-looking and centred on a social-economic developmental model, grounded in five key principles: pragmatism, integrity, accountability, meritocracy and inclusivity. She aims to build on her predecessors’ legacy with creativity and innovation while promoting these...
Lending institutions and investors are powerful sources of financing that start-ups and existing businesses could use to secure business upgrading capital. However, some businesses fail to meet certain strict criteria, including critical assessments lending institutions put on the ability of the business to repay the loan. Pointing an eye on how the loan will benefit...
This article attempts to address the perennial problem of overcrowded holding cells at police stations. Detention cells at police stations are originally designed to keep arrested persons in custody, pending a first appearance before a magistrate or judicial officer. Consequently, the holding capacity of police cells is relatively small, ranging between 20 and 211 cells. Currently,...
The recent publication by New Era on Ovahimba women engaging in copper mining as a survival strategy amid recurrent droughts raises important questions about the balance between economic necessity and cultural preservation. While this initiative may appear to provide immediate relief, it is crucial to address the broader implications for both the Ovahimba community and...