It is hard to believe that more than a year has passed since Namibia’s third president, Dr Hage Geingob, passed away unexpectedly. His death is Namibia’s loss, and certainly a loss that I personally feel every day. When I worked as his economic advisor in State House, the former president inspired, challenged and helped me...
Namibia, akin to numerous other nations, is progressing towards a more authentic multiparty democracy. Certain democratic factions are contesting the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN), opposing the ruling party that triumphed in the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly elections. These factions assert their entitlement to steer the nation towards a more favourable trajectory, while simultaneously...
On 30 October 2024, the minister of finance tabled the mid-term budget review. In it, he provided additional relief in mitigating the effects of climate change by availing an additional N$698.8 million for drought relief. To date, more than N$1 billion has been spent by the government to attenuate the effects of climate change on...
I write not only in defence of Prof Amupanda, but I believe my silence in the midst of injustice may render me guilty of not having taken a stand when fellow Namibians rights are being violated. Herein, I take full personal responsibility for this writing – a responsibility, I believe must facilitate genuine public debates....
The redline issue has been one of the biggest talking points on social media, with Namibian users divided on whether the fence should remain or be removed. But what emerges from these debates is truly alarming. These intense debates reveal that Namibia is a nation divided by the redline. Its ongoing presence has not only...
“Doing the same thing and expecting different results” is a phrase often used to describe the idea of repeating the same actions without changing your approach while hoping for a different outcome. It is insanity, according to Albert Einstein. With the national results for Grade 11 and Advanced Subsidiary (AS) out, the most notable thing...
The idea of inflicting “strategic defeats” on Russia has been the cornerstone of US policy for a long time. It transcends party lines, and is implemented regardless of which administration occupies the White House. The only real differences lie in the methods used to achieve this objective. In this era of global transformation, Moscow must...
As humans, we seem to discriminate when it comes to pain or difficulty. There are some difficulties that we seemingly and easily accept and willingly endure because the outcome is desirable. We can endure long periods and sleepless nights of studying to get a qualification. This, sometimes we are willing to do even in harsh...
I recently attended a graduation ceremony, and as I sat in that jovial moment, observing and admiring the graduates, an important question dawned on me. A question that I believe haunts most graduates, specifically those who haven’t secured jobs. Where do we go after acquiring a qualification? Do we study further and keep collecting more...
I like the way journalism forces change in society, changes human life, and makes things better for people. I like the fact that journalism keeps changing. I am not the journalist I was in terms of skill and outlook five or 10 years ago; it is an ever-changing job. Yet, the Namibian media landscape is...