The teaching profession in Namibia is at a crossroads. The nation’s education system, once a beacon of hope and progress, is now grappling with an alarming surplus of unemployed teachers. This issue is compounded by the proliferation of higher education institutions offering teaching qualifications, often with alarmingly low entry requirements, as low as 16 points...
Namibia is formulating her 6th National Development Plan (NDP) to cover the period 2025 – 2030. The NDPs in Namibia have been facilitated through the National Planning Commission (NPC) under the Office of the President. The NPC defines NDPs as large-scale investment programmes to develop both soft and hard infrastructure for the development of the country....
Namibia’s active participation at this year’s United Nations General Assembly and Summit of the Future highlighted the country’s role on the global stage. From the High-Level Panel Discussion on “Empowering the Youth for a Sustainable Future”, to Namibia co-hosting the Summit of the Future alongside Germany, and President Nangolo Mbumba delivering his maiden and final...
In today’s fast-evolving digital landscape, the internet has become an integral part of our daily lives, offering enormous opportunities for learning, connection and entertainment. For children, the digital world opens doors to endless possibilities, from educational resources to social interactions. However, with these opportunities come significant risks. As children spend more time online, they become...
Firstly, it would be remiss if I did not take this opportunity to express my profound gratitude for the confidence Comrade Dr Nandi-Ndaitwah has in me. I am honoured and humbled to havebeen appointed as a candidate for election to the eighth National Assembly. This appointment, at the age of 22, isan extraordinary opportunity for...
The pressing realities of climate change and persistent droughts have rendered traditional hydropower energy sources increasingly unreliable. As we seek alternatives to sustain our energy needs, it becomes imperative to integrate the voices and knowledge of indigenous communities, particularly the Ovahimba people of the Kunene region. These communities, often labelled anti-developmental, are not merely rejecting...
With the conclusion of the Swapo Party electoral college, or “Swapo Pot”, the nation saw an unparalleled youth surge in the political sphere. Many young candidates, including Fenny Tutjavi (22), a youth activist for millennials, Emma Theofelus (28) the minister of information and communication technology (ICT), and Dino Ballotti, the head of business and public...
Much of the research in physical oceanography in the next two decades will be in connection with the World Climate Research Programme. One of the emphases in this programme has been the period from a month to a few decades, in which the dynamics of the ocean are particularly important. Namibia has one of the...
Prior to the 19th century, the rules of war were temporary and informal, changing with each battle. No international rules existed. In 1864, 12 nations signed the first Geneva Convention, which guaranteed neutrality to medical personnel who would be identified by the special emblem of a Red Cross on a white background. They protected civilians,...
Namibia is at a crucial turning point, faced with high youth unemployment, entrenched corruption and the need for sustainable development. It must unite the wisdom of experienced leaders with the innovation of its youth. This is not just about policy reform. It isabout creating a governance model that adapts to the needs of all its...