Finally, we answered that generational call, as we are about to swear in our fifth president, who happens to be first female president of country. Netumbo Ndemupelila Nandi-Ndaitwah is passionate about ethical leadership and service delivery as well as a staunch advocate for youth empowerment. Namibia and Namibians can be assured of the highest standard...
Given the current state of trade tensions, the executive orders imposed by the United States of America’s (USA) new administration are a wake-up call for the global community because they serve as a clear reminder that maintaining economic stability and growth in today’s interconnected world requires cooperation and respect for one another in trade policies....
Patricia Olivier Year by year, on Namibia’s day of independence, we are reminded of the strength of decisions, the ability to craft our own destiny, to do things by ourselves, and to live unrestrained. Independence, at its most abstract level, lies beyond the sovereignty of nations; it is a personal thing. It’s about having the...
The longstanding sisterhood between Namibia and Angola, forged during the liberation struggle, has been celebrated as a symbol of unity and cooperation. However, despite this shared history, the socio-economic situation between the two countries has not significantly improved post-independence. The absence of key infrastructure, such as officially-gazetted border points, has hindered progress in critical areas...
The media holds great influence in society and communities. Whether through visual, audio or print formats, it serves as a powerful tool for education and communication. What gets highlighted in the media often sets the tone for societal values and moral direction. In Namibia, however, the focus of the media seems skewed towards negative news,...
As Namibia transitions into a new era under the Nandi-Ndaitwah administration, the country faces immense opportunities and challenges in embracing artificial intelligence (AI). The strategic strengthening of AI governance is not just a necessity for security and regulatory oversight. It is also crucial for boosting the oil and gas sector and empowering the youth. Drawing...
You wake up one morning, check your email, and see a notification that your bank account has been accessed from a foreign country. You scramble to check your transactions, only to realise that money has already been transferred out. How did this happen? The truth is, your data may have been stolen long before you...
The contemporary challenges facing Africa and developing countries are huge. Unemployment, hunger, poverty and wars are all serious challenges. These are challenges making African countries inevitably perform at the negative end, and where events become too dramatic, relief actions from wealthier nations often have to respond to “African chaos.” However, even relief action has become...
In African societies, communal mourning is deeply embedded in cultural traditions, where grief is not an isolated experience, but a shared, collective expression of loss. The passing of a leader, elder or respected figure becomes a moment of unity, where communities come together in rituals, song and remembrance. As John Mbiti (1969) famously stated, “I...
Pregnancy is often described as a beautiful journey, but for many women, it is also a period of immense hardship, especially when they are left to go through it alone. While some men embrace fatherhood with pride and responsibility, others choose to walk away, leaving the mother of their child to navigate the emotional, physical,...