One of the more idealistic ambitions of the last Soviet leadership was the simultaneous dissolution of both Cold War blocs, NATO and the Warsaw Pact. Only half of that vision came to pass. The Warsaw Pact disappeared in the spring of 1991. NATO didn’t. Instead, it endured and expanded. Over the following decades, the alliance...
In just 365 days in office, Ngurare has distinguished himself as a leader whose actions reflect the true epitome of humanity; defined not by words, but by presence, empathy, and decisive action. On numerous occasions, he emphasized that the true measure of humanity lies not in the qualifications we possess, but in the compassion we...
Burnout is often described as a personal struggle and portrayed as an employee feeling overwhelmed or unable to cope with workplace demands. However, burnout is not merely an individual issue. It is an organisational risk with significant long-term consequences for performance, morale, and institutional sustainability. In many workplaces across Namibia, burnout does not always present...
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...
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...
School principals in Namibia are accountable for overseeing instruction, managing staff, supervising finances, coordinating safety, communicating with communities, and responding to emergencies at any time. However, there is a startling discrepancy between incentives and accountability in how the system pays people. A principal on Salary Grade 5 gets N$432 601–N$517 195 per year, augmented solely...
Namibia’s latest national budget has been widely described as disciplined, cautious and forward-looking. Policymakers have been praised for navigating what economists call a “budget trilemma” — balancing fiscal discipline, economic growth, and social priorities amid constrained revenue. But beyond policy language and economic forecasts, a more pressing question remains: what does this budget actually mean...