For years, conversations about Namibia’s economy have focused on what’s not working, youth unemployment, foreign dominance in key industries and the barriers that keep most of the wealth in only a few hands. These frustrations are valid. However, while it’s easy to point out problems, what we don’t talk about enough is where Namibia is...
As we approach the swearing-in of a new National Assembly on the 21st of March 2025, the urgency for labour reform for the working class in Namibia could not be emphasised enough, especially for those in the rapidly-expanding offshore oil and gas sector. In recent years, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) has highlighted that Namibia...
Namibia’s past is a painful story of division, oppression, and suffering. Under the apartheid regime, blacks and whites were kept apart, not by choice but by force. People were turned against each other, tribal lines were deepened, and hatred was sown like seeds in the wind. Black Namibians lived under a system that denied them...
It is with profound respect and deep sorrow that we bid farewell to Dr. Sam Nujoma, the Founding Father of the Namibian nation and its first president, who passed away on 8 February 2025. Born on 12 May 1929, Dr. Nujoma lived a life of extraordinary dedication, courage and vision, leaving an indelible mark on...
We stand in deep reverence and gratitude, as we pay tribute to a remarkable son of Africa—His Excellency Dr. Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma, the Founding President of the Republic of Namibia and the father of our nation. Dr. Nujoma’s life is a story of unwavering courage, selfless sacrifice, and unshakeable love for his people. From humble...
There is no doubt that mental health significance is equivalent to all other health aspects of human health. In fact, it is even an understatement to say that mental health is the core of all other health aspects of human health. The function of every human cell absolutely depends on the mental state of its...
This headline loosely translates to ‘Comrade Nujoma, intensify the war to liberate Namibia’ – a song we sang in 1981 in Zimbabwe. As we celebrate the illustrious life of Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma, Namibia’s first president and founding father, I would like to share with the few encounters I had with this gallant freedom fighter and...
The name Sam Nujoma resonates deeply across Namibia – from the barren dunes of Terrace Bay to the rugged mountain ranges of Kunene in the north. It symbolises resilience, strength and an unwavering commitment to his country. Nujoma was not just a leader but a symbol of the fight for liberation. His leadership style earned...
Many developing countries, including Namibia, are stunned following the move by the United States of America (USA) president Donald Trump to cut funding to all United States Agency for International Development (USAID) foreign assistance programmes. Trump claims this is a mechanism to evaluate whether USAID programmes align with his “America First” policy. Aid has long...
As a human resources consultant, I have encountered clients facing structural reporting challenges where managers report to junior employees based on tenure rather than hierarchy. This has led to miscommunication and a work environment where employees experience undue pressure and unprofessional feedback. Even worse, some supervisors delegate their responsibilities to junior employees and take credit...