In Namibia, teachers stand at the heart of national aspirations. They are entrusted with shaping young minds, preserving cultural values and preparing learners for an uncertain global future. Yet, behind the classroom door lies a reality that is often misunderstood or oversimplified by the public. While teachers are praised in speeches and policy documents, they...
Much has been said about Namibia’s commitment to investing in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). Yet, the education budget allocation over the years, including for 2026, tells a sobering story. Of the N$4.2 billion earmarked for education this academic year, universities receive approximately 84%, while TVET, comprising both public and private institutions, receives...
As a young learner at Munzii Combined School in Ikaba, I was taught about World War I and World War II as if they were distant legends, dramatic stories of empires, trenches, bombs and broken alliances. By then, they felt remote, detached from our calm Southern African reality. I memorised the facts for examinations, but...
I have lived and worked in Addis Ababa for almost one year now. One evening, I left work and walked home along my usual route but suddenly could not find my apartment. I thought I had taken a wrong turn, but I had not. The landmark I used to navigate was rebuilt and moved across...
Recently in Budapest, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio made an unusually pointed observation. “Usually when you’re trying to end wars, the international community applauds you,” he said. “This is one of the few wars I’ve ever seen where some people in the international community condemn you for trying to help end a war.” The...
Namibia is a country of striking contrasts. It is blessed with vast natural beauty, rich mineral deposits, abundant fisheries, and significant agricultural potential. In recent years, the discovery of oil and gas reserves has further heightened hopes that the country may soon experience a new wave of economic prosperity. Yet, behind this promise lies a...
On 28 February 2026, the United State and Israel launched a joint military operation against Iran, code named Operation Epic Fury. Its stated objectives include the elimination of Iranian nuclear and missile programmes, the destruction of Iranian naval capabilities, and the targeting of the nation’s leadership. Amongst the first casualties in this attack was Iran’s...
At moments when something substantive is about to happen, a bill tabled, a policy announced, a negotiation concluded, something loud appears. A scandal. An accusation. A question asked not for information, but for disruption. The room turns. The cameras pivot. The substance disappears. This is not a coincidence. This is a tactic. Communication researchers call...
The Namibian Government has made a wonderful gesture by introducing various social grants to support its key population. These grants are: Vulnerable grant (VG N$350), Disability grant (N$1600), Orphan grant (N$350), Grant for children of persons with disabilities (N$350), Grant for children of pensioners N$350), as well as pensioners grant (N$1600). These grants are indeed...
Parents raising children with disabilities walk a path that is often invisible to the world. While much attention is (rightfully) given to the child’s needs, the parents’ emotional journey is frequently overlooked. Yet these parents also need support, understanding and sometimes simply a shoulder to cry on. For many parents, the journey begins with shock...