In an industry that is centred on safety and is costly to enter for operators, nothing appears to be made easier for the less fortunate.
Opinions
Opinion – The end of humanity awaits a false nuclear alarm
For more than two decades, US presidential administrations have been increasing the likelihood of nuclear war with Russia.
Opinion – Depression and self-destruction
Depression, a pervasive mental health disorder, poses significant challenges to individuals and society as a whole. Self-destruction, the deliberate act of taking one’s own life, stands in stark contrast to the natural instinct for self-preservation.
Opinion – Sacrificing the environment and livelihoods for lithium mining
Mining companies, particularly from China, have hastened to mine lithium and other valuable minerals in Namibia and other African countries to produce the batteries essential for electric cars, wind turbines and other technologies, with little regard for the long-term livelihood security of the people who live in these places.
Opinion – Open letter to Nored, NamWater, Telecom, MTC
I AM writing on behalf of thousands of voting masses and the voiceless people of the Okankolo and Eengodi constituencies in the mighty and vast Oshikoto region in northern Namibia.
OPINION – The alarming suicide trend
WHEN trending pops up in our minds as Namibians, the first questions that come to mind are … What’s new in music, fashion, and technology? What are people up to now?
Opinion – Celebrating Women
In today’s ever-evolving world, women continue to break barriers and shatter glass ceilings in various leadership roles.
Opinion – A profound tribute: Unveiling the legacy of Rosemary Jane Katjavivi
On 9 August 2023, we gathered beneath the open sky, surrounded by the gentle embrace of the sun’s rays, to mark a poignant occasion – the first anniversary of the passing of a beloved soul, Rosemary Jane Katjavivi.
Opinion – WiFi for all towns in Namibia
The Katima Mulilo Town Council recently signed an agreement with MTC Namibia, which will allow internet users to access WiFi services in the central business district (CBD) of the town.
Opinion – Who should be a board member, and why?
A company’s management and activities are supervised and managed by the board of directors. The board’s responsibility is to monitor the administration and efficient structuring of operations in order to advance the interests of shareholders and the group, if there is any.