There is nothing painful like the death of a national leader - someone who was dear to the hearts of his followers. In the early morning of 4 February 2024, the Namibian nation suffered a gloomy shockwave when saddening news spread all over the country and beyond that.
Opinions
Opinion – Rhetorical presidency in transition to the fourth president
In the wake of a profound loss, Namibia collectively mourns the passing of its sitting president, Hage Geingob, marking an unprecedented and sorrowful chapter in the nation’s history.
Opinion – Nangolo Mbumba: Acting or President?
The question of whether Namibian President Dr Nangolo Mbumba is acting or not has dominated the social media space over the last few days.
Opinion – Namibia’s free education paradox
In the corridors of our nation’s schools, a crisis unfolds, hidden from the jubilant celebrations of free education.
Opinion – Navigating uncertainty: Gold’s enduring appeal in a fractured world
The global economic landscape is characterised by heightened geopolitical tensions, potential for conflict escalation, and ongoing environmental concerns.
Opinion – Swapo will not suffer same fate as ANC
South Africans went to the polls on 29 May 2024 to elect their leaders for the next five years.
Opinion – Retirement savings: Adopting environmental, social and governance principles
Institutional investors are increasingly acknowledging the importance of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in evaluating risks and opportunities.
Opinion – Nursing: Navigating between rights, humanity and right
The 12th of May is globally recognised as International Nurses’ Day, earmarked to celebrate nurses, and to set a tone for the continuation of their noble work.
Opinion – Drought threatens millions
A series of leading climate figures have reacted to the findings, saying the deep despair voiced by the scientists must be a renewed wake-up call for urgent and radical action to stop burning fossil fuels, and save millions of lives and livelihoods.
Opinion – Namibia’s anti-graft battle surmountable
Namibia, once hailed as a beacon of democracy and progress in Africa and a nation blessed with natural resources, finds itself at a crossroads, tainted by the pervasive grip of kleptocracy, threatening its stability and prosperity.