I recently visited a neighbouring country where I was subjected to intensive scrutiny through the immigration formalities. After submitting my authorised new identity card to the immigration officer, I was grilled despite having the relevant document. Despite that scrutiny, I commended the immigration officer for carrying out her official duties in a firm but professional...
As Namibia moves closer to its November elections, we will soon witness the ushering in of the first female president. Consequently, General Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah, the former chief of the Namibian Defence Force and a veteran of the liberation struggle, will assume the role of first gentleman. With his wife, Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, poised to...
Over a month ago, on 6 August, Ukraine launched a major incursion into the Russian border region of Kursk. Despite initial advances, this offensive was doomed to fail. Indeed, there was something of a kamikaze attack about it, as some observers, this one included, pointed out at the time. Fielding brigades of its most experienced...
The collapse of a dam in north-eastern Nigeria has caused severe flooding, destroyed thousands of homes and worsened a dire humanitarian crisis. The flooding in Borno state has affected a million people, the state governor said on Wednesday, straining resources as authorities scramble to rescue residents and place them in temporary shelters. A video of...
To become a modern, high-income country is a dream shared by all developing countries. According to the World Bank, in the period between the end of WWII and 2008, among 200 developing economies, only South Korea and Taiwan (China) moved up from the status of low-income economies to high-income economies. Moreover, among the 101 middle-income...
Indeed, Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has proven to be youthful at heart by handpicking the young activist of the University of Namibia, Fenny Tutjavi (22). Namibia stands on the cusp of a new era as it prepares to witness an unprecedented event in its political landscape – the election of youth representatives to the National...
Ukraine is running out of time as counter-offensive measures against Russia’s “special military operation” and the recent Ukraine’s terror incursion in Kursk Oblast of Russia dismally failed. Russia continues gaining more ground and seizing vast territories in relentless, fierce battles since then. The strategic town of Prokovsk is about to fall. But what has Ukraine...
The Namibian government is under increasing pressure to privatise the Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) as concerns mount over the company’s financial instability. A recent report by Ombu Capital (Pty) Ltd, led by former Standard Bank Namibia Holdings CEO Vetumbuavi Mungunda, has put forth a strong case for privatisation to prevent the state-owned entity from...
Working at the Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) for more than 13 years has allowed me to see my share of business owners, entrepreneurs, idealists and dreamers pass through our doors. What they all have in common is drive, determination and an individualistic streak – an essential trait for anyone who wants to start or...
Knowing how to read and not reading is almost the same as not knowing how to read. The difference lies in the application. Similarly, as much as prayer is one of the most misunderstood parts of human experience, success also comes with complacency that can be detrimental to one’s life. Those who have acquired knowledge...