As humans, we seem to discriminate when it comes to pain or difficulty. There are some difficulties that we seemingly and easily accept and willingly endure because the outcome is desirable. We can endure long periods and sleepless nights of studying to get a qualification. This, sometimes we are willing to do even in harsh...
I recently attended a graduation ceremony, and as I sat in that jovial moment, observing and admiring the graduates, an important question dawned on me. A question that I believe haunts most graduates, specifically those who haven’t secured jobs. Where do we go after acquiring a qualification? Do we study further and keep collecting more...
I like the way journalism forces change in society, changes human life, and makes things better for people. I like the fact that journalism keeps changing. I am not the journalist I was in terms of skill and outlook five or 10 years ago; it is an ever-changing job. Yet, the Namibian media landscape is...
The redline is known as a colonial initiative, normally using Foot and Mouth disease (FMD) to qualify its stay since 1896. Currently, the Professor and a former mayor of Windhoek is fighting tooth and nail in court to push for its removal in 90 days, should the court decide in his favour. Even though this...
I was asked by several persons to comment on the redline court case that played itself out last week. I observed the proceedings with keen interest. First, there is morally something very wrong about having this line, 35 years after independence. It should have been sorted a long time ago. Second, the racial and ethnic...
Security auditing of buildings and assets is ideally a process used by law-enforcement agencies and other security professionals to essentially assess and proactively identify vulnerabilities and threats that could compromise the security of assets. Information technology (IT) technologists and auditors also utilise identical methods to protect information systems, and evaluate safety measures and practices that...
Early signs of financial trouble often go unnoticed until they escalate into more severe issues. Recognising these signs can help individuals and small businesses take proactive steps to mitigate financial distress, and avoid potential defaults. One of the primary indicators of financial trouble is consistent difficulty meeting monthly financial obligations. This might manifest as struggling...
It is a brand-new year, and everyone has great hope that a new year will come with new and better things. A new year represents renewal and turning a new page as well as purging debris from the bad vibes of the previous year. The natural feeling is that a new year means new resolutions,...
Things like job loss, a failed business venture or an unexpected expense can shake even the most stable financial plans. But while daunting, these moments of truth are also opportunities for growth and reinvention. And with the right mindset and practical strategies, one will be able to rebuild, and build on firmer grounds for the...
In my last article on the family, I wrote about the protection and the joy children bring into our lives and the potential they have of deepening one’s relationship with the world. On the other hand, it has been said before, that “the way a society treats its children is a reflection of the dynamics...