Local authorities in Namibia are tasked with providing essential services such as water and electricity to residents. However, a troubling trend has emerged: many local authorities prioritise non-essential expenditure like allowances and sitting fees for councillors while neglecting to pay service providers. This raises urgent concerns about governance, accountability, and the sustainability of public service...
Agriculture has long shown its ability to feed, clothe and provide raw materials for constructing settlements and other industrial developments worldwide. As farmers try to remain resilient and profitable in their operations, it becomes vital for farmers to incorporate renewable energy sources in agriculture to lower farmers’ production costs, and curb the effects of climate...
The year 2025 will be a year where the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) will be releasing and disseminating statistics for all. This is premised on the fact that in 2023, the NSA ran a nationwide population and housing census. A census, as it is known in short, is one of the most complete data-collection exercises...
The beginning of a new year often comes with exciting possibilities, but it also brings significant financial responsibilities. For many parents, January and February mark the time to prepare for university registration and tuition fees, purchase learning devices, and ensure everything is in place for the start of the academic year. Following the festive holidays...
The Vice President of the Republic of Namibia and president-elect, Her Excellency Comrade Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, at the 2024 Chiefs’ Forum emphasised how global conflicts between Russia and Ukraine, and Israel and Palestine, can be obstacles to the ongoing genocide negotiations between Namibia and Germany. She also drew parallels with the situation in Gaza, describing it...
When, in 1137, the Abbot Suger announced plans to build a new choir for this Abbey church in St. Dennis, France, and adorn it with gold, his long-time friend, the Cistercian Abbot, Bernard of Clairvaux, critised Suger’s taste for excessive opulence: “What is the good of displaying all this gold in the church…?. You display...
In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, the importance of fostering a love for reading among children has never been more urgent and critical to their academic success. As digital distractions continue to grow, libraries, schools, and parents are faced with the challenge of encouraging young minds to pick up books and engage with them meaningfully. Promoting...
Taxes are the lifeblood of any nation, funding essential services, such as education, healthcare and infrastructure. In Namibia, the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) shoulders the responsibility of collecting taxes, administering customs and ensuring compliance. Despite its critical role, NamRA is often criticised, with some perceiving it as oppressive or burdensome. However, such views ignore the...
John Steytler President Nangolo Mbumba’s New Year message to the nation emphasised that 2025 will be the year that the country should cement its developmental interventions to become stronger and better for current and future generations. This foresight and clarion call to grow the country socio-economically resonated with me. It is in line with the...
Now is the perfect moment to assess the lessons we have learned, evaluate performance, and focus on how South Africa and our Government of National Unity (GNU) can apply these critical lessons to build resilience, avoid mistakes, and safeguard the future of SA Inc. Progress is evident, from a logistics point of view. A growing...