By the title, I encourage you not to yawn just yet. I stand in the gap of those who have explored this topic before me. Their perspectives paved the way, and I intend to contribute to the evolving dialogue. Not long ago, the Ministry of Information, Communication and Technology (MICT) hosted a summit under the...
With Namibians having participated in a highly contested Presidential and National Assembly election, the masses spoke their wishes by giving the ruling party, Swapo, the vote of confidence. This is another mandate to lead this beautiful country for the next five years. As such, Swapo entered a social contract with the nation based on its...
Namibia has made history. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been elected the country’s first female president, and she becomes only the second in Africa. The Swapo Party maintained its majority in the National Assembly, followed by the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) in second and Affirmative Repositioning (AR) Party in third. While these achievements mark significant progress,...
The New Year brings new opportunities, new goals, and yes, new cyber threats. As we flip the calendar to 2025, let us not forget one crucial resolution: safeguarding our digital lives. Cybersecurity should be at the forefront of everyone’s mind, whether you are an individual, a business owner, or part of an organisation. Cyberattacks are...
Research consistently shows that Africa has the highest youth unemployment rate globally, with 60% of the continent’s population under the age of 25. Furthermore, the recent national census statistics show that 71% of Namibia’s population is between the ages of 15-35. Studies further establish that youth unemployment across the continent is alarmingly high, with approximately...
On 12 December 2024, the Namibian government issued a press release announcing that the Cabinet had approved the signing of the Joint Declaration (JD) on Genocide, Apology, and Reparations, “signalling the closure of a decade-long negotiation process between the Namibian and German governments.” The Cabinet also assigned the minister of international relations and cooperation to...
Allow me once again to share my opinion aimed at suggesting ways to improve academic performance at senior secondary schools. In Namibia, we have a community of teachers who are qualified in subject teaching and are deployed in schools to facilitate learning. However, the mischief is that learners’ academic performance at that level is bottlenecked. ...
If there is no other indicator of how today’s life is completely inverted, then the festive season is the one. The festive season is one of the times, if not the only one of the year, when human consciousness is at its peak. It is where humanity is found vibrating at its highest frequency, especially...
Nelson Ashipala The festive season is about creating memories, reconnecting with loved ones, and trying something new. This year, why not take the less travelled road and explore the iconic Skeleton Coast National Park? Known for its rugged beauty, rare wildlife, and endless adventures, the Skeleton Coast is a perfect holiday escape for families, thrill-seekers,...
The recent hacking of Telecom Namibia has exposed serious flaws in the nation’s approach to cybersecurity. Sensitive data was reportedly compromised, exposing vulnerabilities in critical systems – an event that underscores how unprepared we are for modern digital threats. This breach isn’t just Telecom’s problem; it reflects the vulnerability of Namibia’s digital infrastructure, including public...