Asser Ntinda Of all the aspiring Swapo presidential hopefuls since Sam Nujoma ended his reign as president in 2007, none has attracted media, legal and political scrutiny as well as challenges as much as Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. She was re-elected as Swapo vice president in November 2022, a position she has held since 2017. In keeping...
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Letter – Namibia needs different approach to structural economy shift
To attain Vision 2030, Namibia will need to adopt structural reforms that will increase economic growth, facilitate more labour-intensive growth by opening up the labour market, and address an expensive and generally ineffective system of education, training and skills. The government should support businesses in the manufacturing, construction, and agriculture sectors, among others, paying attention...
Opinion – Local content in oil and gas
Ndapwilapo Shimutwikeni Considering the recent oil and gas discoveries in Namibia, local content was a central focus at the recently- concluded 6th edition of the Namibia International Energy Conference, which was attended by over 750 delegates from 46 nations. In the oil and gas industry, local content refers to the development of local industries, a...
Opinion – Western dominance: Namibia’s Sodom and Gomorrah
How long will Namibia continue to be a copycat of Western customs? Does abandoning our indigenous habits in favour of Western ones make us more international?
Opinion – Open letter to Jerry Ekandjo CC: The President of the Republic of Namibia National Assembly, National Council
Dear honourable Jerry Ekandjo, you are a political bully!
Opinion – Open letter to Jerry Ekandjo CC: The President of the Republic of Namibia National Assembly, National Council
Dear honourable Jerry Ekandjo, you are a political bully!
Opinion – Western dominance: Namibia’s Sodom and Gomorrah
How long will Namibia continue to be a copycat of Western customs? Does abandoning our indigenous habits in favour of Western ones make us more international?
Opinion – Oil could improve economy without adversely affecting other sectors
Although Namibia’s oil and gas industry has the potential to boost the country’s economy, careful management and diversification are essential to ensure this potential is realised without detrimental effects on other industries.
Opinion – Social work field supervision at a crossroads
Since Independence, the social work profession has expanded exponentially from being housed exclusively in the Ministry of Health and Social Services to six more government ministries, many state-owned agencies, United Nations agencies, institutions of higher learning and the private sector.
Opinion – The significance of early manifesto releases in Namibia’s presidential election
The upcoming Presidential election in Namibia brings to the forefront an important aspect of the political process, the timely release of political party manifestos.