Namibia has made significant strides in advancing gender equality within its democratic processes, most notably through the adoption of the symbolic slogan ‘The Future is Female’. This slogan aims to spotlight women’s empowerment and political inclusion, reinforcing the nation’s commitment to gender equity. The slogan celebrates women’s achievements and underscores the need for continued inclusion...
Any individual, group, community or traditional authority that takes the initiative to produce food and contribute to national food security deserves commendation and support. In a time when threats like hunger, climate change and disruptions in global supply chains are prominent, every effort to increase agricultural productivity and self-reliance should be celebrated. Namibia needs farmers,...
Climate change is a global phenomenon which poses serious challenges for the world and Africa in particular. The impact of climate change on peace and security in Africa is evidenced by the numerous conflicts that have plagued the African continent. Evidence has pointed to the fact that industrialised nations are responsible for large carbon emissions,...
In business terms corporate governance would simply refers to the system by which organizations are directed, controlled, and held accountable. In addition, I must say that indeed sound corporate governance would help fosters transparency, accountability, and efficiency. All these elements I have mentioned above are very crucial for organizational sustainability and national economic growth. In...
NAMIBIA stands at the tip of a new generation; one where wealth built up by baby boomers and older Gen Xers is starting to pass on to the next generation. But this is not simply an issue of wealth changing hands. It’s an issue of changing how wealth is managed, protected, and used according to...
During the colonial period (1885- 1989), Namibians witnessed many years in which their lives were dehumanised by the German and South African colonial masters. During this period, black Namibians were declared non-existent (fictional or imaginary human beings or mere objects) and their land declared uninhabited in keeping with the European racist arrogance. Colonisers felt that...
After 35 years of independence, Namibia stands at a crossroads. We have achieved much since the dawn of our republic, but there are areas where the system we inherited or developed has become outdated, inefficient, and in some cases unjust. One such area crying for reform is the way we enforce traffic fines in this...
I am writing to respectfully propose the introduction of a mandatory, non-promotional financial literacy into the high school curriculum across Namibia, simply because equipping our prime youth with fundamental financial knowledge and skills will be beneficial and essential for the future wellbeing and economic prosperity, especially in this increasingly complex global economy. Currently, many young...
What is in a name? A name encompasses a wide range of meanings, from simple identification to revealing one’s origin, a tongue, a shield, a blessing, a purpose, emotions, envisioned future, a legacy, and the list goes on. There has been a tendency and deliberate efforts to eliminate African traditional names in the African diaspora...
With digitalisation reshaping the insurance and financial services industry in Africa, the threat of fraud has evolved in terms of its magnitude and complexity. While institutions race to digitise procedures and embrace artificial intelligence (AI), the World Economic Forum’s 2024 Global Cybersecurity Outlook shared that fraudsters employ online platforms to target the most vulnerable: micro-enterprises,...