Namibia stands at defining crossroads. For decades, our economy has been anchored by mining, tourism, agriculture, and related sectors that keep the country running. These industries matter, and they will continue to matter. Yet the world is shifting rapidly, and our thinking around where sustainable livelihoods come from also needs to evolve. One of the...
Windhoek is slowly losing its soul. Once imagined as a city with promise – a capital and a seat of government that could blend culture, creativity, and inclusive growth – it now feels stuck in a loop of low ambition and cosmetic governance. Year after year, the City’s public narrative is driven by events like...
This is a topical issue that is relevant and widely discussed right now and keeps popping up in our daily local newspapers. The question of countries considering withdrawal from the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is indeed a subject of significant international debate. There are some valid...
In recent years, the widespread use of smartphones has made video capturing in public spaces common and effortless. While technology has brought many benefits, it has also introduced serious ethical and legal concerns, particularly when videos are taken without the consent of the individuals involved. Recording people without their permission, especially for ridicule, fame, or...
With one-third of our population in school, education is not just a priority – it is a national survival strategy. Namibia has a population of just over 3.1 million, and nearly one million learners are enrolled in basic education. This is more than a statistic – it is a mirror reflecting our future. Almost one...
History has a cruel way of repeating itself when we fail to learn from the past. On 3 January 2026, the world witnessed a spectacle that belonged to a bygone era of colonial conquest. That is, the blatant and illegal act of war conducted by the Trump regime against Venezuela by bombing civilian and military...
Large scale US military strike against the Bolivian Republic of Venezuela and the capturing of president Nicolas Maduro and his wife, is a major escalation after months of threats and aerial attacks on 33 alleged drug boats, killing at least 112 people, since early September 2025, in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. The UN Charter generally...
As schools welcome new learners each year, most learners arrive filled with hope, curiosity, and ambition. However, for some, this transition is also accompanied by fear, particularly the fear of bullying. New learners are often more vulnerable because they are unfamiliar with the school environment, lack established friendships, or may appear different in language, culture,...
Namibia is endowed with an extraordinary assemblage of wildlife, magnificently adapted to survive and flourish under the country’s harsh arid and semi-arid climatic regimes, including a remarkable diversity of amphibian species. Among these are notable frog species such as the Giant African Bullfrog, the Common Platanna, and the Mapacha Grass Frog, among others. The Giant...
As a youth from the mighty Kunene Region, I would like to sincerely applaud our esteemed President, Her Excellency Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, for appointing my fellow youth and resident of our beloved town of Khorixas, Norman Maurice Nanuseb, to the Health Task Force. This appointment is not only a clear demonstration that our President values and...