What makes President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s African attire truly distinctive is how it effortlessly combines cultural authenticity with the seriousness of her leadership role. Unlike many who wear traditional clothing only for ceremonies, the President incorporates her heritage into her daily formal wardrobe, making it an essential part of her public image. This genuine expression of...
Strategic plans are the heartbeat of any ambitious organisation. But what separates a strategy that transforms lives from one that gathers dust on a shelf? The answer is simple: evidence. Strategic documents often promise transformation – new jobs, better services, stronger economies. Yet without the right systems to test, track, and adapt them, many strategies...
In the New Era newspaper, dated 20 March 2025, ‘A letter to Namibia’s first President’ has highlighted some urgent issues that former politicians failed to address, especially corruption management. The hope now rests with the new political landscape, whether it be the ruling party, “the mighty Swapo”, or opposition parties like AR, IPC, and others,...
As the backbone of Namibia’s economy, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) fuel job creation and innovation and bring vital diversity to our markets. Effective financial management within these businesses is beneficial and essential for sustaining our economic health and resilience. Mastering the fundamentals of cash flow management, ensuring timely invoicing, and implementing strategic expense reduction...
As fate would have it, Sheehama passed on, on 05th and Kaujeua Junior on 07th September 2025. Death is by definition a ‘deconstruction,’ so how could we talk of ‘reconstruction’ through the death of these two prominent Namibian musicians? Both of them were ‘exile kids’ and their music was, to a large extent, shaped by...
Namibia is on the verge of a historic transformation with recent offshore oil discoveries. The country has the potential to become one of Africa’s leading energy producers. In previous articles, wearing my economist’s hat, I discussed the importance of avoiding the ‘resource curse’ and the Dutch disease. Many column inches have been filled by other...
In many societies, men are taught from an early age to “be strong”, conceal their emotions and bear burdens without complaint. While resilience is valuable, the culture of silence around men’s mental health has become a silent killer. Across the globe, suicide rates among men remain alarmingly high, with men often more likely to take...
The relevant Christian ministry is rooted in the church’s Kairos moment. Kairos signifies a sense of urgency, the crucial moment (Kittel 1968, 456). The Kairos moment mission, therefore, becomes the destiny that calls the church to decisive action in its salvific work. Through the church, “God issues a challenge to decisive action……. It is a...
Politics as a dirty game is a widely held view that political arenas are often riddled with manipulation, deceit, and self-interest. While politics in its ideal form is about governance, public service, and the collective good, the phrase highlights how the pursuit of power can corrupt those ideals. But contrary to this view, there are...
The above caption can serve as a statement encouraging us to take pride or a reminder of who we are and what we should strive to become. In my previous edition and the first of this series, I examined how Namibians perceive themselves in relation to drinking and driving. As Namibians, we should develop unique...