It is heartbreaking and deeply unjust that in a democratic Namibia, students with disabilities continue to face enormous obstacles in their pursuit of a basic human right, access to education. This is not a call for charity, nor is it a plea for special treatment. It is a demand for dignity, equality, and justice, values...
The determinant factor in livelihoods improvement efforts in Southern Africa remains land. Land is the problem. However, we contest provocatively that the land reform programme in Namibia has an oxymoronic effect. Therefore, it is our considered opinions that, without contestations and casting of aspersions, land is central to economic properlarity of any national economy. ...
I recently had the privilege of attending the 2025 Regional Annual Sports Awards (RASA) in Zimbabwe as a nominee in the Sports Journalist of the Year category. Even though I did not win in my category, it was a moment of immense pride personally and professionally to represent Namibia on a regional platform. While the...
The Namibian Constitution was formulated by the Constituent Assembly, a body elected following Namibia’s first free and fair elections in November 1989, after a series of negotiations and compromises between various political parties. The Constituent Assembly’s duty was primarily guided by principles outlined in the United Nations (UN) resolutions, particularly Resolution 435. The final text...
Output growth in the local mining sector has played a key role in driving economic growth rates in the last couple of years. However, recent global political developments have clouded the commodity price outlook for several of Namibia’s main commodity export products. While Namibia has minimal trade linkages with the US (less than 4% of...
Namibia’s government faces increasing pressure to deliver efficient services while meeting its national objectives. From infrastructure development to social programmes, ministries oversee complex initiatives requiring strategic coordination and execution. However, challenges such as inefficiency, lack of accountability and project delays continue to hinder progress. A potential solution is to establish dedicated Project Management Offices (PMOs)...
The 28th of May 2025 was officially commemorated on Namibian soil as Genocide Remembrance Day. This is after 36 years as a free nation, and approximately one hundred and 121 years since a senseless act of war was declared and brutally carried out against the Ovaherero and Nama ethnic groups.Albeit long overdue for some unexplained...
This year marks the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Namibia a milestone that reflects decades of strong bilateral cooperation. As we celebrate this enduring partnership, the focus must now shift toward deepening development collaboration, particularly in skills transfer, infrastructure, and sustainable growth, ensuring that Namibia’s economic aspirations are fully realized. A Foundation...
By Uaueza Kanguatjivi From the towering skyline of Beijing, where policies are drafted to redefine global development, to bustling city of Kunming, Yunnan China where ancient routes once shaped global commerce a new conversation unfolds. China’s modernization has transformed economies and governance structures worldwide. This transformation is now reaching deeper into China-Africa cooperation where shared...
The audio-visual (AV) production industry in Namibia has long existed, however remains emerging. The trading of technical skills among technicians and engineers is significantly considered a niche hobby as opposed to it being considered a profession. These technical skills are notable catalysts of the creative economy’s value chain, and there is a need for robust...