The growing rate of learners’ pregnancy is often blamed on schools, social media, or today’s generation. But the uncomfortable truth is that parents play a major role in this crisis. Until families accept this reality, learners’ pregnancy will continue to rise, robbing young people of their education and their future. Many parents simply do not...
In the book of Ephesians, the Apostle Paul, writing with the heart of one who deeply valued social unity and personal commitment, addresses the mystery of marriage, not merely as a contract between two people but as a profound reflection of love, sacrifice, and mutual submission. Paul’s words invite us not just to enter marriage,...
Namibia has hundreds of registered and unregistered Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) that serve as a bridge between citizens, the State, and the private sector, and work to protect public interests, strengthen democracy, and improve people’s lives. These organisations, are often backed financially by foreign governments and development agencies, multilateral institutions, and international donors such as...
Patrick Kauta and Vivien Chaplin This outlook explores expected trends and developments in Namibian uranium mining, highlighting economic prospects, technological innovation, and the shifting landscape for industry stakeholders. The global uranium market is expected to maintain its upward trajectory in 2026, fuelled by the worldwide transition to nuclear energy as nations seek reliable, low-carbon power...
On Monday, 8 December 2025, Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah dispatched a final group of diplomatic emissaries to Namibian missions across the world with a simple but powerful instruction, “Go and serve the nation.” Her words are instructive because they place service and nation in the same breath. They also invite a broader question: how does...
The results are out. The Honourable minister of education has announced them, and the country is once again engaged in discussion, debate, and analysis. Social spaces are filled with percentages, pass rates, comparisons, and opinions. Yet while the nation debates, learners are crying — not merely because of failure, but because of uncertainty. Parents are...
The family is a fundamental social unit. It plays a role in determining the character, values, and structure of society which is fully acceptable to all men and women of insight and vision. It is the primary source of nurture, conduct, values, and cultural indoctrination. It strengthens individuals and acts as a vital resource for...
Namibia’s commitment to fiscal consolidation is understandable and, in many respects, necessary. Sound public financial management remains essential for macroeconomic stability and long-term development. However, sustained budget reductions, particularly in sectors responsible for decentralised service delivery, are undermining Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) efforts and exposing structural weaknesses in local governance. Disasters are not isolated events;...
Despite significant economic challenges like inequality, poverty, marginalisation, and elevated unemployment, numerous young Namibians graduate each year with hope. Nonetheless, a considerable number experience prolonged durations of unemployment and labour market entry. Graduates face a lack of opportunities, inadequate experience, and psychosocial hazards due to prolonged unemployment. Indeed, the nation is experiencing a significant unemployment...
Namibia’s commercial banks hold the key to unlocking significant employment potential, but it is currently cut for the wrong lock. To drive job creation in the nation’s vibrant sports and creative sectors, the financial industry must fundamentally move away from evaluating these dynamic fields with the same rigid criteria used for traditional manufacturing. All I...