For many Namibians, especially young people, they have learnt of the Pohamba presidency – 2005 to 2015, but cannot speak much of the challenges and accomplishments of that time. If anything, no one would have told his story better than himself, ‘Kapitaholo’. With every chapter, one could not wait to read the next one. The...
On 27 November 2024, Namibia will hold its seventh national elections where citizens will vote for their preferable political candidates. The main agenda of elections is to allow citizens to perform their constitutional rights by partaking in decision-making politics where they elect their preferred candidates whom they trust with the affairs of the nation. However,...
Much has been written about elections and the manner they are professed to transform and shape public participation and government reconfigurations. Whether organised nationally or locally, elections can be considered as conduits for governance renewals and transformational means towards a better tomorrow. However, it entirely depends on the goodwill and mindset of those elected to...
As children, we would be informed that a meeting consisting of only men adjourns. The reason was so that ‘they’ go think about the issue. Tomorrow morning, everybody would return, and each one would be asked what ‘their’ decision was. Suddenly, the stalemate would be resolved. I only got to know the truth as an...
In any given society, fake news is spread about individuals, a group of people, or an organisation. Fake news has a long-term impact not only on the individuals who are targeted, but also beyond them. Terms used by some Oshiwambo dialects to refer to fake news are ‘ooli’, ‘oipupulu’, ‘uumbudhi’, ‘eemhwaki’ or ‘okulundila’. On 27...
The future of quantitative investing is going to be shaped by Artificial Intelligence (AI). Quantitative investment strategies can identify better opportunities, and leverage them into those using mathematical models with the use of sophisticated algorithms. Quantitative investing applies a mathematical model and algorithms to determine investment opportunities. About half of quantitative investors have implemented AI...
Hilary Mare Prof Admire Mare False and misleading information has infested the political atmosphere, as the country prepares for its presidential and parliamentary elections on 27 November. This concerning trend not only undermines the integrity of the electoral process, but also poses a significant threat to democracy itself. Swapo recently accused the Independent Patriots for...
I have written numerous articles almost every Tuesday since July 2022, summarising the most critical takeaways for farmers and all those within the agricultural value chain. As we now approach the festive season, which is a time of celebration, reflection and completing all farming projects, we must exchange notes and ideas on how to keep...
The Namibian National Assembly and Presidential elections are fast approaching, and the nation finds itself at a political crossroads. On one hand, there is a call for change, citizens yearning for a departure from decades of one-party dominance, seeking fresh voices in governance. On the other, some prefer continuity, valuing stability over unpredictability. As Namibia...
Both Early Childhood Development (ECD) and Early Childhood Education (ECE) are crucial in a child’s life, and they are closely linked. However, they focus on different aspects of a child’s growth and learning. Firstly, it is important to understand the terminologies, and then their roles. Early childhood development is the stage of development that occurs...