Mining is an important sector in Namibia, but it is also an industry that can have a damaging impact if not carefully safeguarded. Economically, mining’s contribution to Namibia’s GDP has been phenomenal. Despite the mining sector contracting by 1.2% in 2024, over the past five years (2019–2023), diamonds and uranium have been the most significant...
All of Africa, except for Saharawi, has long shed the colonial yoke which, according to the nationalists, was an impediment to development and self-determination. Yet, after decades of independence and despite abundant resources, the continent appears to be spiralling back to the conditions of the colonial era—and, in some cases, to even worse circumstances. The...
Public Wi-Fi is known as a wireless connection to the internet that is accessible in public places like hotels, airports, restaurants, shopping malls and libraries, offering free or easy access to the internet. A public Wi-Fi network can either be open (unsecured) or encrypted (secured). An encrypted public Wi-Fi requires a password or account creation...
If there were ever to be a time in history for humanity to save itself, it is now. The time to sit and idle while hoping that someone will solve world problems without our participation is over. Even sitting idle behind a screen and being a keyboard warrior has become insignificant compared to serving humanity. ...
Namibia’s renewed curriculum for science education in the senior primary (grades 4-7) and junior secondary (grades 8-9) phases places strong emphasis on hands-on, inquiry-based learning. However, the shortage of science kits and practical equipment is preventing schools from implementing the curriculum as intended. This article issues a national appeal for coordinated investment by government, donors,...
If the future of Namibia is written in lines of code rather than on maps, who then guards the gateways of our digital nation? To understand cyber threats in Namibia is to confront the unsettling reality that the most dangerous wars of our time are fought not for territory or treasure, but for control over...
As the festive season draws near, a time of family reunions, road trips, and long-awaited journeys home, the excitement on Namibia’s roads is once again being overshadowed by a troubling trend: a rise in road accidents and fatalities. Recent statistics from the Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund paint a concerning picture. Between January and May...
The imperative of accountability and transparency is to foster trust, prevent corruption, and improve governance by ensuring that those in power are answerable for their actions and that their actions are open for public scrutiny. These are essential for good governance, citizen engagement, economic growth, and the responsible use of public resources. Without transparency, it...
The recent global AWS DNS outage reminded the world how fragile the internet becomes when control and resilience rest with too few players. Namibia faces a similar challenge much closer to home, one that strikes at the heart of its digital sovereignty. Our national domain .na, including .gov.na remains under private administration. This long-standing arrangement...
The Ministry of Finance’s handling of the Payroll Deduction Management System (PDMS) highlights the complexities of reforming financial structures that directly affect government employees. The decision to discontinue payroll deductions, later postponed until February 28, 2026, underscores the importance of thorough consultation with all stakeholders before implementing such impactful changes. Decisions of this magnitude cannot...