After the country obtained independence in 1990, one of the agenda on the table was to push women equality and equity, something that seems hard to be achieved. However, those who were given that responsibility have made sure that it is not just a dream. One cannot talk about equality and equity without appreciating the...
In Namibia, communal land holds great significance as a resource vital to the livelihood and well-being of many rural communities. The responsibility of managing and administering land lies with the government through traditional authorities for the benefit of traditional communities. The management, allocation and preservation of land play a central role in the development of...
I would like to reject the commemoration that was held on 18 May 2025 in Tallismanus, Otjombinde constituency by OvaMbanderu Traditional Council (OTC) better known as “Ovanamutjemo,” in respect of the great icon, the freedom fighter, Ohoze Claudius Jakaunga Heuva. Following the introduction of the Odendaal Plan in Namibia in 1964 by the South African...
I recently had the pleasure of participating in the awards’ ceremony at the Namibian University of Science and Technology (Nust) at their Faculty of Computing and Informatics. The dedication, resilience and aspirations of the outstanding students within the Faculty of Computing and Informatics were celebrated. We often forget how much effort goes into excelling in...
When Russian president Vladimir Putin recently remarked that Russia and Western Europe would “sooner or later” restore constructive relations, it was less a statement of policy than a reminder of historical inevitability. For now, there are no signs of readiness on the part of the EU. But history is full of unexpected reversals, and diplomacy...
Namibia is set to commemorate the Genocide Remembrance Day 28 May 2025. The event will mark the first time since Namibia gained independence. The day was chosen following a Cabinet decision after consultation with the affected community leaders. This article will highlight the significance of the Genocide Remembrance Day as a major step towards reconciliation....
It takes a lot of emotional courage and a sad hard look at life to see it all for what it truly is. A mere constructed and co-opted way of life, and not even one bit of it is natural any longer. I t seems like living in a dream that has no end, yet...
There has been an alarming on the oil and gas industry worldwide. This reveals that the exploration and production of oil and gas resources onshore and offshore on the continental shelf directly encompass certain issues of ownership of the resources and control over activities to exploit these resources. Therefore, even for the benefit and betterment...
As a country and people, we are celebrating the achievements of gender equality and the empowerment of women in public and private sectors. Currently, the 60% women representation on the executive level of the Government of the Republic of Namibia is one of the major milestones to be recorded in the history of our country. ...
When the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia (ELCRN) unveiled its 2025 bishop election schedule, congregations everywhere exhaled in relief. For the first time in years, there is a clear timeline: nominations from 15 May to 30 June, vetting and verification through mid-July, regional candidate forums in late July and August, the 27th...