As South Africa becomes the first African country to preside over the Group of 20, it is befitting to outline one of the most important achievements of the Brazilian Presidency of the Group. On 18th November, at the opening of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva officially launched...
Sustainability is rapidly becoming a focal point in global business and policy conversations as companies recognise the necessity of balancing environmental, social, governance (ESG) and economic considerations. In Namibia, however, the integration of sustainability into business operations remains in its early stages, with varying levels of understanding and commitment. For many, sustainability is still viewed...
Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes once said “Forewarned is forearmed”. This phrase means prior knowledge of possible dangers, problems or situations gives one a tactical advantage to deal with it when you need to. A danger foreseen is half avoided. Those who know that something is coming are better prepared to face it than those...
It is hard to admit that the most important things in life will never be taught in school or told in a sermon. As much as they may seem obvious, one may never even contemplate or question anything except in the event of dreaded difficulty and painful experiences. It is mostly that time when we...
The country is putting more effort each year into combating gender-based violence (GBV) by introducing various approaches to arrest the issue. However, it is sad to learn that addressing GBV is made difficult by numerous men who have a resistant mentality, which is extremely weakening the effectiveness of the approaches needed to end GBV. Currently,...
Namibians are living in interesting times politically. The Electoral Commission of Namibia announced official Presidential and National Assembly election results that marked the start of a new era in the country’s body politics. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah (NNN) won the presidential seat with 57.31%, making her the first democratically elected female president for the Republic of Namibia. ...
Born into a family that supported the liberation struggle, my patriotism and commitment to Namibia’s future run deep. But today, I question whether these values are misplaced. What future does Namibia hold for my children, fourth-generation Namibians, in a country fraught with systemic challenges? Since independence, Namibia has boasted immense natural wealth and opportunities. Yet,...
MOST opposition parties fielded a candidate in the presidential election, each wasting their time and money, wishfully thinking that they have a chance to emerge victorious. Most, for whatever reasons, completely ignored the signs of reality that they did not have the necessary mass appeal to go to State House. The smart thing they could...
As we rapidly approach the end of the year, we often take stock and review the year. What have we achieved? Did our resolutions withstand the pressures of everyday life, or will we try again in the new year? Whether you separate your year into personal and work triumphs and challenges or lump it all...
There has been no more controversial topic and dilemma in Namibia than green hydrogen. This has just demonstrated that literacy levels around science and topics around the discovery of new industries are topics that need public attention in Namibia. It is common knowledge that science should be left to scientists, but the public needs educational...