In Namibia, a quiet crisis is denying our most vulnerable children the fundamental human right to education. While we celebrate achievements in education access, thousands of learners with special needs remain locked out, languishing on waiting lists that stretch for years. Our special schools are at capacity. Classrooms designed for 15 learners now accommodate 25....
Michael Kayunde The recent announcement that the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture will invest N$10 million to revive the Namibia Annual Music Awards (NAMAs) after a six-year hiatus is, without doubt, good news. Since the awards went silent in 2020 following the withdrawal of its long-time sponsor, MTC, the Namibian music...
Recently, the Ministry of Works and Transport has outlined a plan to roll out live-streaming cameras at blind spots and to deploy drones as part of the broader strategy to reduce road accidents in Namibia. Although this is a welcome development, it is inherently an arduous and costly task to sustain that size of the...
Finding a fitting title for this opinion piece has not been easy, as no single phrase fully captures the depth of the issue at hand. Nevertheless, the purpose of this article is clear: to reflect on observed behavioural patterns and social consequences associated with the consumption, and, in many cases, abuse of Otombo, a traditional...
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...