This article supplements what the Namibian President elucidated during her recent state of the nation address (Sona) in Parliament. Corruption is defined as the abuse of entrusted power for private gain. It remains one of the greatest systemic problems faced by countries worldwide. The 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) by Transparency International, released in February...
The contrasting bail outcomes in the Namcor and Fishrot corruption cases have sparked widespread public debate, with many questioning whether the law has been applied consistently. However, a careful reading of sections 58 to 60 of the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977, together with the judicial reasoning from the Magistrates’ Courts through to the...
Despite decades of investment in higher education, thousands of youths leave classrooms armed with certificates but lacking the skills in high demand by a fastchanging labour market. The problem is not unique to Namibia. Many subSaharan African education systems still rely heavily on traditional teaching and assessment methods. With the 44.4% youth unemployment rate (Labour...
The term ‘parliament’ is derived from the French word ‘parlement’, meaning ‘to speak’. The modern concept of parliament is rooted in the Westminster system of the United Kingdom, where a speaker serves as a neutral arbiter of decorum. While Namibia’s Parliament reflects elements of this system, it operates under constitutional supremacy, rather than parliamentary sovereignty. ...
In her 2026 state of the nation address, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah reaffirmed the centrality of value addition to Namibia’s economic future. Livestock sector Supports around 70% of livelihoods. Sustains over 57 000 jobs across the value chain. Contributes up to 6.2% of GDP when processing is included. This is not a marginal sector. It is...
Last week, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah delivered her state of the nation address under the theme ‘Advancing Towards the Realisation of Vision 2030’. At its core was a clear and urgent message that Namibia’s future depends not only on the natural resources beneath our soil, but on the strength, skills and productivity of its people. Skills...
Today, if we look at our social media platforms and every social interaction, it is amazing how every second conversation would be about Trump and Iran. It is also funny how everyone seems to pick a side in this war, as if any of us had ever seen the intel on which these warring sides...
Corruption remains one of the most persistent threats to governance, development, and public trust across many jurisdictions, including Namibia. Her Excellency, Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah, the President of the Republic of Namibia, through her anti-corruption advocacy, befittingly categorised corrupt practices as treasonable acts, given corruption’s dire multi-faceted consequences. To combat corruption, governments and oversight bodies are increasingly...
In the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector, classrooms and workshops are far from neutral spaces. They are the soil in which the seeds of knowledge and skills are sown, shaped, and fertilised by both the conscious and unconscious thoughts of TVET trainers and trainees. One powerful set of assumptions relates to which...
Namibia stands at a defining moment in how it prepares its people for the world of work. The launch of the National Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Policy (2025–2030) signals more than progress in education milestones; it reflects a national shift towards building graduates who are ready to contribute meaningfully from the start. As the country advances...