The phrase ‘We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit’ is a quote often attributed to Greek philosopher Aristotle. It emphasises the importance of consistent action and the formation of habits in achieving excellence. In this piece, I argue that we are what we speak, as our words are supposed...
In March 2025, the global community marked 30 years since the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. This was a landmark agreement that remains one of the strongest commitments to gender equality and women’s empowerment worldwide. Adopted in 1995, the Declaration outlined a visionary plan for advancing women’s rights in critical areas...
Namibia’s Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) recently finalised a long-anticipated pension-backed home loan scheme that invites civil servants to use part of their retirement savings as collateral. This initiative helps individuals build or renovate homes and settle housing debts. At first glance, this is a potentially transformative platform that enables GIPF members to invest in...
Although service delivery varies, it should focus on how government institutions provide public services and benefits to citizens, businesses and communities. This includes everything from healthcare, education, social welfare, public safety, infrastructure, and administrative services like issuing identification cards and driver’s licences. These services should be accessible to every citizen nationwide, but in some areas,...
Gender equality acts as a mirror reflecting rights and opportunities that benefit both genders, whether male or female, boys or girls. It is essentially a fair distribution of resources and power between men and women in both rural and urban areas. The positive effects of gender equality can create a balanced society, especially when resources...
Namibia’s mining sector is a cornerstone of its economy, contributing about 50% of merchandise exports and 12% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), driven by diamonds, uranium, gold, zinc, copper, lithium and rare earth minerals. In 2024 alone, diamond exports generated over N$21 billion, while uranium and gold continue to anchor foreign exchange inflows. Despite this,...
An article in The Namibian newspaper on Tuesday, 29 July 2025, reports that the United States of America’s (USA or US) military has raised concern over “jihadist groups” and “drug cartels” near Namibia’s borders, following high-level talks with the Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, which have increased tensions. This issue apparently involves establishing an...
I write with deep concern about the growing misuse of “suspensions and pending investigations” in our parastatals, municipalities, and town councils. These extended suspensions, sometimes lasting months or even years, are draining public funds, paralysing institutions, and psychologically damaging individuals who have stood firm against corruption. While Fillemon Nakashole at Nored remains suspended and receives...
As Namibia hosts the 2025 Mining Expo & Conference, the mining sector stands at a defining, yet exciting dawn. Long regarded as a pillar of the national economy, mining is now being reimagined as a catalyst for inclusive growth, sustainability, and innovation. At Nedbank Namibia, we believe that the true value of mining lies in...
Namibia’s national development frameworks, from Vision 2030 to the recently launched Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6) and the Digital Government Roadmap 2024-2026, emphasise digital transformation as central to governance, service delivery and inclusive socio-economic progress. These documents envision a digital future driven by increased internet access, cyber resilience, e-governance and a robust information and communication...