Last month, when the Zimbabwe High Court sentenced to death the two murderers who brutally murdered seven-year old boy, Tapiwa Makore, for rituals in 2020, there was a sigh of relief in his family and among a groundswell of sympathisers in that country and internationally that had been traumatised by the horrific act of the convicts, Tapiwa Makore senior (the boy’s uncle) and Tafadzwa Shamba. Iron
Opinions
Opinion – Climate change: UN to unmask fossil fuel lobbyists at climate talks
Oil, gas and coal representatives will have to disclose their industry ties at future climate meetings, the United Nations says.
Opinion – Macroprudential policy: An analysis of effectiveness and interaction in Namibia
The Bank of Namibia held its macroprudential oversight committee meeting on 10 July 2023 to assess risks and vulnerabilities faced by the Namibian financial system.
Opinion – A new tool for strengthening international relations
The term ‘knowledge diplomacy’ emerged in recognition of the importance of international higher education, research and innovation (IHERI) in international relations.
Opinion – Institutions do matter
Namibia experiences yet another phase of high inflation and unemployment. Prices for food and transport rise. Nothing we can do about it, we are told. Once the prices of food or petrol decrease, the general economic situation does not improve.
Opinion – Encouraging Zambezi women to participate in politics
Namibia is a country founded on democratic principles of justice for all and the rule of law, as stipulated in Article 1 of the Constitution.
Opinion – Unemployment, economic stability: A political imperative
Namibia, a country with enormous economic potential and aspirations, has a recurrent dilemma that undermines its social fabric and impedes progress. Joblessness, which affects more than just individuals, has far-reaching implications for economic stability, social cohesion and political dynamics.
Opinion – Radio stations must adapt or die
The impact of radio on the lives of many is unquestionable.
Opinion – University rankings necessary despite causing a stir
Different systems of university rankings have released results of the 2024 world and continental rankings of universities. While there have been some deserved celebrations by top performing universities and those who support university rankings, the practice has caused some serious stir in the camp of universities and stakeholders which are against these university log standings.
Opinion – The value of fighting corruption
It is not easy to define corruption. But in a narrow sense, corruption is mostly concerned with bribery, nepotism and embezzlement, and it takes several forms. Corruption is a global phenomenon and it is omnipresent.