Namibia, our country of stark desert sand dunes and a breathtaking coastline where the desert meets the ocean, inhabited by a diverse tapestry of cultures, stands on the verge of a remarkable future if we manage risk and exploit our opportunities. Thinking futuristic about 2090, our country can emerge not just as a country of...
Reading a headline in a government newspaper titled “Real Men Do Cry” has left me with no choice but to speak out, as this topic requires serious discussion and attention in our country. As a man, this issue is not a small matter – it is serious, and affects men across all corners of Namibia....
The reported data breach incident at Telecom Namibia in December 2024, followed by the recent armed robbery and unfortunate loss of life at Namdia’s headquarters in Windhoek, raises concerns over the significance and perceptions of security functions at major firms in the country. The key question here is, do Namibian companies consider security as a...
Local authorities in Namibia are tasked with providing essential services such as water and electricity to residents. However, a troubling trend has emerged: many local authorities prioritise non-essential expenditure like allowances and sitting fees for councillors while neglecting to pay service providers. This raises urgent concerns about governance, accountability, and the sustainability of public service...
Agriculture has long shown its ability to feed, clothe and provide raw materials for constructing settlements and other industrial developments worldwide. As farmers try to remain resilient and profitable in their operations, it becomes vital for farmers to incorporate renewable energy sources in agriculture to lower farmers’ production costs, and curb the effects of climate...
The year 2025 will be a year where the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) will be releasing and disseminating statistics for all. This is premised on the fact that in 2023, the NSA ran a nationwide population and housing census. A census, as it is known in short, is one of the most complete data-collection exercises...
The beginning of a new year often comes with exciting possibilities, but it also brings significant financial responsibilities. For many parents, January and February mark the time to prepare for university registration and tuition fees, purchase learning devices, and ensure everything is in place for the start of the academic year. Following the festive holidays...
The Vice President of the Republic of Namibia and president-elect, Her Excellency Comrade Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, at the 2024 Chiefs’ Forum emphasised how global conflicts between Russia and Ukraine, and Israel and Palestine, can be obstacles to the ongoing genocide negotiations between Namibia and Germany. She also drew parallels with the situation in Gaza, describing it...
When, in 1137, the Abbot Suger announced plans to build a new choir for this Abbey church in St. Dennis, France, and adorn it with gold, his long-time friend, the Cistercian Abbot, Bernard of Clairvaux, critised Suger’s taste for excessive opulence: “What is the good of displaying all this gold in the church…?. You display...
In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, the importance of fostering a love for reading among children has never been more urgent and critical to their academic success. As digital distractions continue to grow, libraries, schools, and parents are faced with the challenge of encouraging young minds to pick up books and engage with them meaningfully. Promoting...