Almost every day, Namibia’s newspapers carry a story about jobs. One day, it emphasises youth empowerment initiatives, such as MTC’s 4Life programme. Another day, it serves as a sobering reminder that over 70% of working individuals cannot save or build generational wealth because unemployed relatives rely on them. On another day, we read about efforts...
Generally, when we think about Easter, we are naturally inclined to think of Easter bunnies, getaways to dream holiday destinations, family time, and fun. We prepare ourselves financially and logistically to ensure a smooth, trouble-free Easter weekend. This we must do to ensure a problem-free Easter weekend and lasting pleasant memories thereafter. As much as...
One of the more idealistic ambitions of the last Soviet leadership was the simultaneous dissolution of both Cold War blocs, NATO and the Warsaw Pact. Only half of that vision came to pass. The Warsaw Pact disappeared in the spring of 1991. NATO didn’t. Instead, it endured and expanded. Over the following decades, the alliance...
University education is free and compulsory in some quarters, while expensive in others that ordinary citizens cannot afford it. University education evolved and developed, becoming an economic pillar of any developing country. The word university comes from the Latin word universitas which means a corporation of teachers and students. Many universities administrators carry titles such...
Namibia is a youthful nation brimming with ambition, energy, and untapped potential. More than half our population is under 35. On paper, this demographic should be a powerful economic advantage. In practice, however, it has become one of our greatest social challenges.Across the country, young people wake each morning with qualifications in hand and uncertainty...
They are the first to rise and the last to rest. They build our skylines, harvest our food, and care for our homes. Yet, for millions of domestic workers, farm labourers, construction crews, and tuckshop attendants, the “dignity of work” remains a distant promise rather than a lived reality. Despite their critical contributions to the...
School principals in Namibia are accountable for overseeing instruction, managing staff, supervising finances, coordinating safety, communicating with communities, and responding to emergencies at any time. However, there is a startling discrepancy between incentives and accountability in how the system pays people. A principal on Salary Grade 5 gets N$432 601–N$517 195 per year, augmented solely...
Namibia’s latest national budget has been widely described as disciplined, cautious and forward-looking. Policymakers have been praised for navigating what economists call a “budget trilemma” — balancing fiscal discipline, economic growth, and social priorities amid constrained revenue. But beyond policy language and economic forecasts, a more pressing question remains: what does this budget actually mean...
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Namibia plays a central role in human capital development, economic growth, and industrialisation. As the country faces high youth unemployment, skills shortages, and changing labour market demands, TVET has become a strategic pillar for inclusive development and productivity enhancement. It provides practical, occupation-oriented training that equips individuals...
The state has a duty to ensure that public prosecutors can perform their roles without intimidation, hindrance, or harassment, and, where possible, to extend these protections to close family members when their personal safety is threatened. The state must ensure that prosecutors have safe working conditions, including adequate security. Protection is required when personal safety...