Cultural festivals have long served as beacons of identity, continuity and unity for many communities in Africa and beyond. They provide a platform where tradition, spirituality and collective memory intersect. In ancient African kingdoms, festivals played central roles in governance, religion and the preservation of cultural heritage in ensuring that people remained connected to their...
In a world that is heavily stricken with a mental health crisis, it is worth sitting back, relaxing and reflecting on where we could have gone wrong as a country. Often when we talk about mental health, we seem to focus on how to deal with the symptoms rather than looking at sustainable and systematic...
Frustration, anguish, humiliation and fear are some of the words I have gathered from the whispers of doctoral students from our local universities as they dread making presentations of their research proposals to panels of usually rigid academics who sometimes give conflicting and confusing comments on students’ research proposals. These negatives have been expressed by...
The issue of climate change and its associated impacts, especially on African cities, is a critical topic that demands urgent attention. Every day, Africa faces the consequences of something it did not cause. While seven out of the 10 world most climate vulnerable countries are in the African region, Africa only emits about 4%...
The hidden crisis in rural Namibia Namibia has set an ambitious target: 50,000 affordable houses by 2029. Yet, for thousands of teachers, nurses, and civil servants in rural areas, this promise remains distant. The problem is structural. Land in communal areas cannot be used as collateral, meaning commercial banks will not finance housing there. This...
Ras Hans Sheehama used to call me “the philosopher.” But as I sit down with a heavy heart to write this tribute after his passing, I must state something clearly: He was the true philosopher — not me. In Ras, Namibia had a voice of reason, of truth, of conscience. And in losing him, we lost far...
Namibia mourns the passing of Ras Sheehama, a voice of truth, resilience, and soulful rebellion who carried our nation’s conscience through his music. Through reggae, he expressed themes of struggle and injustice, as well as love, healing, and hope. Sheehama was not just an artist; he was a truth-teller who dared to envision freedom, dignity,...
In 2025, it should no longer be debatable but clear as a blue sky that the world is a stage and we are all actors. It will also be wild not to see just how, in the name of progress and development, life has become so scripted. This is to the point that one may...
After attending the Youth in Oil and Gas Summit 2025 (2nd Edition), one thing was clear: oil and gas are Namibia’s future, and that future is here. The summit was not just about the industry itself; it was also about vision, clarity, and readiness. It gave us, the youth, a front-row seat to what is...
I send my heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives in the Mariental-Kalkrand tragic car accident, involving correctional officers and police officers, and I also wish strength and healing to those who survived and are recovering. This article was not inspired by a recent tragic accident. My intention...