Normally, the criminal justice process starts and ends at specific points, between which certain steps must be followed chronologically until the process concludes. The process begins when a crime is reported to the authorities. Once a person is suspected of committing that crime, criminal law and procedures come into play, prescribing the steps to be...
In pursuit of its strategic objective to improve core skills in numeracy and literacy in basic education, the ministry of education—now known as the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture—through the Directorate of Namibia Library and Archives Service (NLAS), has introduced the Namibia Reads Application, a transformative digital library initiative. Launched in...
I doubt many of us can fathom the mystery of how the trauma experienced by our ancestors still influences the way we think, feel, and act. Studies on the psychological harm of Namibia’s conflicted history are sparse, but similar experiences from elsewhere may help fill the gaps in understanding the inter-generational nature of trauma. Trauma...
Namibia stands at a defining moment. With abundant natural resources, a young and dynamic population and strategic positioning within the region, the nation holds significant promise for long-term prosperity. However, to fully unlock this potential, we must look beyond economic fundamentals and focus on what drives true resilience – our people and the leadership we...
With the blessed rains we have received since the beginning of the year, we have been fortunate as Namibians. The entire country has been generously soaked, and not a moment too soon. Our roads are the only part of our nation that did not benefit from the rain. Namibia boasts some of Africa’s best roads...
My name is Willem Amutenya, a child of the liberation struggle, born in Lubango, Angola, and hailing from Lihongo village in the Oshikoto region. I am a product of student politics, groomed at the University of Namibia, where I pursued my Honours Degree in Education (Science). I have served my country at various levels: as...
“Even the highest office in the land can be challenged.” In 2006, I came to the University of Namibia (Unam) to read for my first degree – Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Studies. Although I was accustomed to student leadership, having become a deputy head boy at Iipumbu SSS at 14, leading 20-year-olds,...
On 13 April, Russia launched an attack on a target in the eastern Ukrainian city of Sumy. All reports – Western, Ukrainian and Russian – agree on some basic facts: The attack consisted of two ballistic missiles; substantial numbers of people were killed (over 60, the Russian defence ministry revealed; over 20 in Western and...
Shane Brody Feedlots do not purposefully discriminate against certain breeders. However, the animals may not always produce the carcasses that their market segment wants. I was recently asked by a farmer who reads Farmer’s Weekly about the concept of terminal breeding. To answer him about what this constitutes, I dedicated an article to the concept. ...
Gideon Amakali In today’s rapidly-evolving technological landscape, integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into business operations is no longer a futuristic concept, but a present-day reality. However, the journey to harnessing AI’s full potential is often met with resistance, especially in environments less receptive to technological change. For leaders, this presents both a challenge and an opportunity...