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As we mourn and remember one of Africa’s greatest liberation icons – the likes of Sam Nujoma and Kenneth Kaunda – I vividly remember Tatekulu Nujoma’s visit to Lüderitz in 1998, when we celebrated the importance of children under the theme ‘Putting children first’.  As senior youth officer in the then-Ministry of Youth and Sport,...

Initially launched in 2016 in Hangzhou China, Electronic World Trade Platform (eWTP) is a private sector-led stakeholder initiative to promote public-private collaboration and dialogue in support of inclusive global trade. The eWTP has been working with partners to share experiences and deploy advanced technology and policy consultation in support of global trade.  By doing so,...

Imagine driving a car without ever checking the brakes.  It works until one day, it does not, and the consequences are catastrophic.  The same holds for cybersecurity oversight. Recently, Telecom Namibia reported a “cyber incident,” and investigations are allegedly ongoing.  This incident once again highlights a critical need for stronger cybersecurity governance.  For Namibian boards,...

Namibia’s painful history is marked by episodes of exclusion, where specific segments of society were systematically barred from participating in lucrative economic activities.  Profitable ventures were reserved for only one segment of society – a practice that some individuals in contemporary Namibia continue to maintain through deceptive tactics disguised as wildlife conservation.  However, as events...

In memorialising the passing of the Founding President Father of the Namibian Nation Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma, it is imperative that we share certain memories of his long life journey and enormous contribution to the struggle of his people for freedom, justice and independence. In the memorialisation, we included snippets about the creation of the Namibian...

Imagine a world where your entire security infrastructure rests on a single foundation.  What happens when that foundation crumbles?  A software update could lead to a major failure, affecting multiple endpoints and paralysing key systems.  One vulnerability within your third-party ecosystem can trigger widespread disruptions, data leaks and significant reputational damage.  This unsettling reality confronts...

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...