It is now public knowledge that Namibia entered a new chapter in 2025 with the inauguration of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, the first woman to hold the nation’s highest office. A new record, indeed, it is not only the future that is female, but the present is female in Namibia. The historic rise of Her Excellency...
For years, building wealth in Namibia appeared to be the preserve of a lucky few, high-paid professionals, successful business persons, or those with wealth passed down from generations. Traditional investment vehicles like housing, shares, and pension assets have been the cornerstones of building wealth, yet they are often beyond the financial reach of ordinary citizens....
Niita Evaristus In a world where 70% of medical decisions hinge on pathology testing, the Namibia Institute of Pathology Limited (NIP) stands as the unshakeable backbone of the nation’s healthcare system. From determining HIV viral loads to detecting drug-resistant tuberculosis strains, NIP’s precision directly shapes patient outcomes. As CEO, Kapena Tjombonde during Laboratory Professionals...
Please allow me a rejoinder to the article that appeared in the Namibian Sun on 6 May 2025, titled ‘28 May is not the date the concentration camps were ordered to close’ by Mitiri Festus U. Muundjua. Mititiri Muundjua is a person I respect, as I do anyone who is 20 years my senior. However,...
It is true, there is a great mental health crisis. The funny thing is that there is not necessarily anything new under the sun about it. It is just that, long before it came to the fore, it was not seen as a big deal. Some people may have been experiencing as well as exhibiting...
Sexual abuse of children is a serious problem in Namibia and mass media is awash with stories of incidences of this scourge. Recent cases of the rape and murder of two young girls in Okahandja are such examples. These incidences sparked a staggering wave of dismay with many Namibians asking: “What kind of a person...
As we continue looking at Vision 2030 together, I want us to look at how we can address some of the divisions that baffle us at times. Somewhere, we have to remove the mask and accept that, as a society (nation), we are often guilty of the sin of racism. We prefer our ethnic groups...
The Alma-Ata declaration of 1978 emerged as a major milestone of the 20th century in the field of public health. The conference reaffirmed that health is indeed a fundamental human right. Moreover, the attainment of the highest possible level is an important social goal world-wide, whose realisation requires the action and input of other sectors...
On 5 Mayeach year, the Lusophone communities around the world commemorate the World Portuguese Language Day, proclaimed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) in 2019. On this date, we celebrate cultures, literatures and artistic expressions that make up the pluricentric and diverse lusophone world. We also highlight the dynamism...
The brave move by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to curb raw material exports and encourage potential investors to contemplate value-addition to increase national income and create jobs for the public is commendable. Namibia requires synergy from both domestic businesses and foreign investors to industrialise, given its natural resources as well as the wealth and experience of...