The collapse of a dam in north-eastern Nigeria has caused severe flooding, destroyed thousands of homes and worsened a dire humanitarian crisis. The flooding in Borno state has affected a million people, the state governor said on Wednesday, straining resources as authorities scramble to rescue residents and place them in temporary shelters. A video of...
To become a modern, high-income country is a dream shared by all developing countries. According to the World Bank, in the period between the end of WWII and 2008, among 200 developing economies, only South Korea and Taiwan (China) moved up from the status of low-income economies to high-income economies. Moreover, among the 101 middle-income...
Indeed, Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has proven to be youthful at heart by handpicking the young activist of the University of Namibia, Fenny Tutjavi (22). Namibia stands on the cusp of a new era as it prepares to witness an unprecedented event in its political landscape – the election of youth representatives to the National...
Ukraine is running out of time as counter-offensive measures against Russia’s “special military operation” and the recent Ukraine’s terror incursion in Kursk Oblast of Russia dismally failed. Russia continues gaining more ground and seizing vast territories in relentless, fierce battles since then. The strategic town of Prokovsk is about to fall. But what has Ukraine...
The Namibian government is under increasing pressure to privatise the Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) as concerns mount over the company’s financial instability. A recent report by Ombu Capital (Pty) Ltd, led by former Standard Bank Namibia Holdings CEO Vetumbuavi Mungunda, has put forth a strong case for privatisation to prevent the state-owned entity from...
Working at the Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) for more than 13 years has allowed me to see my share of business owners, entrepreneurs, idealists and dreamers pass through our doors. What they all have in common is drive, determination and an individualistic streak – an essential trait for anyone who wants to start or...
Knowing how to read and not reading is almost the same as not knowing how to read. The difference lies in the application. Similarly, as much as prayer is one of the most misunderstood parts of human experience, success also comes with complacency that can be detrimental to one’s life. Those who have acquired knowledge...
The China-Africa Summit, held from 4 to 6 September, under the theme “Joining Hands to Advance Modernisation and Build a High-Level China-Africa Community with a Shared Future”, was attended by 53 Heads of state and government. Furthermore, China announced a US$51 billion support package to Africa over the next three years. This comprises investments in...
The politics of identity has become a contentious issue regarding the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic “with the US and other allies suggesting that China has not been transparent about the origins of the outbreak” (www.theguardian.com). In the early stages of the Covid-19 pandemic, the politics of identity took centre stage as there was counter...
Over the years, many schools have organised events to raise funds to finance projects that enhance learners’ educational experiences through infrastructure development. These projects often include renovations and new constructions like school halls, laboratories, libraries, classrooms, hostels, and fences. One common fundraising method is hosting gala dinners. However, the amounts raised at these events often...