October is World Mental Health Month. The United Nations (UN) believes our mental health is important enough to dedicate a whole month to it. The moment you mention mental health, people feel uneasy, or have preconceived misconceptions. The UN wants to combat this, and sees it as an opportunity to have conversations about mental health. ...
General elections are due to be held in Namibia on 27 November this year to elect a new president and members of the National Assembly. For Namibian citizens, an election is more than just a civic exercise. It is a critical moment of participation in democracy. Voting is a platform where every eligible individual has...
Namibia continues to have historically low levels of development, but it can industrialise, pursue inclusive growth, and draw in investment by utilisingtechnological advancements. Namibia intends to licence Starlink’s operations to become known as a country that has fully grasped the potential of technical advancement to improve its citizens’ lives and stimulate its economy. Starlink’s website...
The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) and Panduleni Itula have recently adopted an interpretation of dual presidential and National Assembly candidacy that is both legally (and politically) flawed, and cannot be sustained. They argue that a candidate who has been nominated for the presidency cannot simultaneously run for the National Assembly as well. They base...
The teaching profession in Namibia is at a crossroads. The nation’s education system, once a beacon of hope and progress, is now grappling with an alarming surplus of unemployed teachers. This issue is compounded by the proliferation of higher education institutions offering teaching qualifications, often with alarmingly low entry requirements, as low as 16 points...
Namibia is formulating her 6th National Development Plan (NDP) to cover the period 2025 – 2030. The NDPs in Namibia have been facilitated through the National Planning Commission (NPC) under the Office of the President. The NPC defines NDPs as large-scale investment programmes to develop both soft and hard infrastructure for the development of the country....
Namibia’s active participation at this year’s United Nations General Assembly and Summit of the Future highlighted the country’s role on the global stage. From the High-Level Panel Discussion on “Empowering the Youth for a Sustainable Future”, to Namibia co-hosting the Summit of the Future alongside Germany, and President Nangolo Mbumba delivering his maiden and final...
In today’s fast-evolving digital landscape, the internet has become an integral part of our daily lives, offering enormous opportunities for learning, connection and entertainment. For children, the digital world opens doors to endless possibilities, from educational resources to social interactions. However, with these opportunities come significant risks. As children spend more time online, they become...
Firstly, it would be remiss if I did not take this opportunity to express my profound gratitude for the confidence Comrade Dr Nandi-Ndaitwah has in me. I am honoured and humbled to havebeen appointed as a candidate for election to the eighth National Assembly. This appointment, at the age of 22, isan extraordinary opportunity for...
The pressing realities of climate change and persistent droughts have rendered traditional hydropower energy sources increasingly unreliable. As we seek alternatives to sustain our energy needs, it becomes imperative to integrate the voices and knowledge of indigenous communities, particularly the Ovahimba people of the Kunene region. These communities, often labelled anti-developmental, are not merely rejecting...