Welcome to the Garden of Eden — no, not the biblical one with serpents and apples, but the Namibian Football Association (NFA), where the fruit is so plentiful everyone seems to be feasting… except the taxman. Let’s cut straight to the compost heap: the NFA owes N$1.5 million in unpaid taxes to NamRA. Yes, that’s...
Democracy is often praised as a system that reflects the “will of the people”. It promotes justice, fairness, and development. It’s widely seen as a path to a better future, guiding African countries toward the “promised land.” However, for many African nations, this promise has not materialized. In fact, the version of democracy adopted by...
The clarion call by H.E. Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, President of the Republic of Namibia, in her first maiden State of the Nation address in parliament, “for NAMPOL to intensify patrols to eliminate crime in our communities”, must have triggered officers to analyse their actions and experiences relating to crime combatting in the country. Police work...
The financial services industry is undergoing a seismic shift driven by rapid technological advancement, growing mobile connectivity, and an increasingly adaptive regulatory environment. Across Africa, electronic money (e-Money) solutions are redefining the banking experience—and Namibia is at a unique inflexion point. With rising smartphone infiltration and expanding digital infrastructure, the country is well-placed to leverage...
The way individuals are treated in the workplace significantly influences not only personal success but also the overall reputation and credibility of the organisation. While many organisations boast impressive visions and missions, the absence of ethical leadership and a healthy organisational culture often hinders the realisation of these aspirations. In some environments, severe labour practices...
As a resident of Omusati region, I have a citizenry concern that I would like to reach the Office of the President (appointing authority). These concerns are around the appointment and performance of past governors for Omusati region in relation to the pace of infrastructural development in the region since 2000. I took note of...
In northeastern Namibia, within the core of the Bwabwata National Park, lies two of the most strategically located, yet under-leveraged community conservation zones: Kwandu Conservancy and Community Forest and Mayuni Conservancy. As ecological and socio-economic assets within the Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA TFCA), these conservancies have the potential to drive inclusive rural development, strengthen...
The question on how artificial intelligence (AI) will affect the future of our jobs is very pertinent to everyone. The simple answer is that most jobs – from medicine, engineering, journalism, law, accounts, banking, finance, customer service, research etc – will be affected at least to some degree, even though they may not necessarily be...
Once a proud symbol of cultural richness and rugged resilience in northwestern Namibia, Opuwo is now quietly slipping into a crisis that could cost an entire generation its future. From a troubling surge in alcohol abuse and teenage pregnancies to the shameful academic performance of schools in the area , Opuwo is battling a perfect...
I should state that African nations have been economically dependent on external powers for decades – even after gaining formal independence. The dependence, particularly in the exportation and control of natural resources, has been in the way of the continent’s quest for genuine sovereignty. Economically peripheral but rich in resources, most African nations are still...