I have served in the executive branch of government as a deputy minister. It is safe to say that my upbringing, raised by a single mother, instilled in me the values and principles of honesty, service with purpose and passion as well as utmost integrity. Those traits are embedded in me as reflected in ‘My...
Hilma Nalupe Hearing the word ‘FootGolf’ for the first time left me wondering, ‘What on earth is that? Golf by foot?’ But after watching the live demonstration at the Windhoek Country Club on Monday, I found myself nodding and thinking, ‘Ah, I can do that. How hard could it possibly be to kick a ball...
The way individuals are treated in the workplace plays a critical role in determining both personal success and the broader reputation of the organisation. A company may have a compelling vision and a well-articulated mission, but without ethical leadership and a culture rooted in fairness and respect, those ideals remain hollow. In too many workplaces,...
Some philosophers have suggested, and truly so, that “A generation which ignores history has no past – and no future.” As we approach the 49th anniversary of the Oshatotwa massacre of the combatants of the People’s Liberation Army of Namibia (PLAN), the former military wing of the SWAPO Movement, the author reflects with despondency how...
When the headlines fade and justice is buried under bureaucracy, the wounds of gender-based violence remain open not only in the hearts of the victims but in the lives of the children they leave behind. These are the silent survivors. Children who go to sleep with unanswered questions. Who attends funerals instead of birthday parties?...
Andrew Ngenokesho Taapopi, Sports manager. Globally, one is likely to fully attest that successful or elite athletes have many fans on social media (check Instagram, search for Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Virat Kohli, LeBron James, Sydney McLaughlin etc.), this is because they are regarded as the greatest of all times (goat). But in the world...
No one can cure a virus with a virus. Only medicine can treat a virus. In other words, you cannot solve a problem by creating another problem. But some people do not understand this simple logic. Some people are now celebrating as if they had just found a cure for cancer. But there is nothing...
Honourable James Sankwasa, some town councils, 35 years after Independence, are deliberately violating the Namibian Constitution, in broad daylight by requesting unemployed Namibians to submit, among other things, a certified copy of their voter registration card when applying for jobs. This, happening in an independent Namibia is very sad, very heartbreaking and disappointing, to say...
When the historic government-owned Newman Katuta Stadium in Opuwo was controversially sold to a northern businessman in 2013, the town’s youth felt betrayed. To many, it was a sign their leaders no longer cared about their interests and future. Some compared the move to the biblical betrayal: a ‘Judas moment’ in which a place of...
The Namibian government relies heavily on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to drive competitiveness and inclusive growth. Closing the finance gap for MSMEs is crucial for improving productivity, fostering long-term growth, and creating better jobs. The potential of MSMEs to create a livelihood makes them vital for improving household quality of life and reducing...