As a young person from the Kunene region and a member of the Kakurukouye Traditional Authority, where the proposed smart city is to be developed, I find myself reflecting deeply on the ongoing discussions surrounding Cape Fria. After listening to the recent interview of Chief Vemuii Tjambiru on The Agenda, I gained a clearer understanding...
The national budget is not just an economic document but also an indicator of the country’s aspirations and vision for the future. As Namibia announces its new budget, people are asking themselves an important question: Will this budget just keep our economy going, or will it change our economy? In an environment characterised by global...
Reparations are meant to acknowledge and repair the causes and consequences of damages, human rights violations, wars, or genocide. Material reparations, therefore, refer to tangible, economic, or physical measures provided to victims, communities, or nations to redress past wrongs. Unlike symbolic reparations, such as apologies or monuments, material reparations involve measurable assets or services intended...
Almost every day, Namibia’s newspapers carry a story about jobs. One day, it emphasises youth empowerment initiatives, such as MTC’s 4Life programme. Another day, it serves as a sobering reminder that over 70% of working individuals cannot save or build generational wealth because unemployed relatives rely on them. On another day, we read about efforts...
Generally, when we think about Easter, we are naturally inclined to think of Easter bunnies, getaways to dream holiday destinations, family time, and fun. We prepare ourselves financially and logistically to ensure a smooth, trouble-free Easter weekend. This we must do to ensure a problem-free Easter weekend and lasting pleasant memories thereafter. As much as...
The state has a duty to ensure that public prosecutors can perform their roles without intimidation, hindrance, or harassment, and, where possible, to extend these protections to close family members when their personal safety is threatened. The state must ensure that prosecutors have safe working conditions, including adequate security. Protection is required when personal safety...
At some point in our lives, it will be worth to pause and ask ourselves existential questions. Not only can it be enlightening and help one to live intentionally, but to have a better perspective. It is worth to imagine what life experience we would have if we were to be born in a different...
University education is free and compulsory in some quarters, while expensive in others that ordinary citizens cannot afford it. University education evolved and developed, becoming an economic pillar of any developing country. The word university comes from the Latin word universitas which means a corporation of teachers and students. Many universities administrators carry titles such...
Namibia is a youthful nation brimming with ambition, energy, and untapped potential. More than half our population is under 35. On paper, this demographic should be a powerful economic advantage. In practice, however, it has become one of our greatest social challenges.Across the country, young people wake each morning with qualifications in hand and uncertainty...
They are the first to rise and the last to rest. They build our skylines, harvest our food, and care for our homes. Yet, for millions of domestic workers, farm labourers, construction crews, and tuckshop attendants, the “dignity of work” remains a distant promise rather than a lived reality. Despite their critical contributions to the...