University education is free and compulsory in some quarters, while expensive in others that ordinary citizens cannot afford it. University education evolved and developed, becoming an economic pillar of any developing country. The word university comes from the Latin word universitas which means a corporation of teachers and students. Many universities administrators carry titles such...
My journey in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) started in 2016 when I joined the Department of TVET as a tutor. At the time, my role involved supporting students in their academic work at the Centre for Open and Lifelong Learning (COLL) and assisting...
Sport in Namibia thrives on the talent and enthusiasm of athletes, yet behind every local tournament, school league, or community wellness programme sport officers are the driving force. These professionals serve as the link between government policies, sports organisations, and grassroots participants, ensuring that sport contributes not just to competition, but also to health, social...
There is no formal marketplace on earth where wisdom is sold. It is not issued through tenders, captured in invoices, or processed through procurement systems. Yet, in both institutional and everyday practice, there persists a tendency to validate value only once it has been assigned a monetary figure. While this logic may hold within conventional...
Stigma towards people with mental illness and their families remains a problem notwithstanding advances in treatment and care methods. (Mascayano, Armijo& Yang 2015; McGinty et al. 2015). According to American Psychiatric Association [APA)], (2022). more than half of people with mental illness don’t receive help for their disorders. Often, people avoid or delay seeking treatment...
Namibia, formerly known as German South West Africa, gained independence on March 21, 1990. We commemorate 36 years of freedom this year, a significant occasion that demands introspection, joy, and critical thought. The sacrifices made by brave leaders and innumerable young Namibians who dreamed of a country free from oppression helped us achieve our freedom....
The whispers are growing louder as public speculation escalates. With Namibia’s 36th Independence celebration setting the stage for what comes next, it is a moment to demonstrate competence and build visibility, tools that will play a significant role in the ruling party’s elective congress are quietly taking shape. While the Secretary General of the Swapo...
For so long, we have been convinced that the form of formal education system is the best. Hence, with the exception of politicians, one’s rise to the top of the societal hierarchy is measured by their academic accolades. It is generally accepted and presumed that intelligence and wisdom can only be achieved through regurgitation and...
In Namibia today, many people believe that the only way to succeed, especially in a respected field like law, is to go straight to university. Because of this, students who do not meet university requirements often feel discouraged. Some even start to believe that their dream of becoming a lawyer is over before it has...
On 26 February 2026, finance minister Ericah Shafudah presented the 2026/27 national budget to the August House under the theme ‘People, Productivity and Prudence’. The budget was delivered at a time of constrained fiscal space, elevated debt levels, and a moderate but fragile economic recovery, setting the tone for a careful balancing act between development...