Since the passing of Dr Zedekiah Joseph Tjitana Ngavirue, the former special envoy on the Ovaherero-Nama genocide, on 24 June 2021, this important responsibility has not yet been officially reassigned to anyone else. Efficiency, justice An envoy is a temporary high-level special representative or diplomat who carries out an assignment by advising and advocating for...
The increase in suicide cases has sparked growing concern, with many discussions highlighting mental health challenges as a significant contributing factor. While much attention has been given to personal struggles, one area often overlooked is how workplace environments, particularly leadership styles and work culture, can influence an individual’s mental health. This issue often goes unnoticed,...
For some, social media may just be a platform for leisure or something to help pass the time. However, to those with three eyes, social media is one of the greatest gifts humankind could have ever received. Its magnificence is immeasurable, and its dormant potential can be a frustration. Albeit its potency to easily solve...
Key points • China is experiencing an industrial boom, leading in green technology, automation and AI, despite slower growth in traditional sectors • Companies like Meituan, Tencent and PDD are well-positioned to benefit from policy shifts and advances in AI, while trading at attractive valuations • Increased innovation and domestic demand are creating compelling opportunities...
Not all learning happens in a classroom. Sometimes, it happens under a welding mask, behind a workbench or on a farm. Vocational training is not a plan B. It is a plan for the future – from bricklaying in Eehnana to solar installations in Keetmanshoop to hospitality skills in Swakopmund. Namibia is a country full...
Recent reports cite that Namibia has one of the highest suicide rates in Africa. Although financial distress has been confirmed to be one of the leading causes of suicides, it is time we look deeper into the matters of the mind. Dr Caroline Leaf, a metacognitive neuroscientist who has studied the mind for nearly 40...
When the US picks clients, vassals, and proxies, it needs men or women ready to trade in the interests, even the welfare and lives of their compatriots. Vladimir Zelenskyyy is such a man. A look at the elites of EU-NATO Europe shows he is not alone. But he is an especially extreme case. It is...
Albert Einstein may not have always been right, but if there was one thing he should be highly credited for, it was when he said that insanity is when you do one thing over and over again and expect different results. Inherently, we all want some change and progress in our lives. We all wish...
A wedding is more than just a union between two people; it’s a celebration deeply rooted in culture, community, and tradition. From the intricate customs of the Aawambo to the vibrant OvaHerero attire, these ceremonies often showcase heritage and commitment. However, beneath the beautiful traditions and festive atmosphere, a growing problem is casting a shadow:...
As Namibia joins the rest of Africa in commemorating African Decentralisation Day on 10 August, it is an opportune moment to reflect on how far the country has come in bringing government closer to the people. Decentralisation, a cornerstone of Namibian democracy since independence, aims to shift power, responsibilities, and resources from the central government...