In recent years, the global business landscape has seen an increasing emphasis on corporate social responsibility (CSR). As nations around the world grapple with the effects of climate change, social inequality, and economic disparities, businesses are being urged to do more than just generate profits. They are expected to play an active role in fostering...
This opinion piece holds that communal farming and maintaining cattle posts in communal areas, if done within the realm of relevant laws and customary norms, may potentially enhance rural livelihoods and reduce poverty in Namibia. Rural people derive and sustain livelihoods from communal land and commonage areas, thus communal land tenure is non-negotiable. It is...
This thought-provoking question is derived from observing the current situation of substance abuse among the youth in Namibia, especially Khomasdal, a suburb of Windhoek. Khomasdal was founded as a residential area for the Coloured and Baster people during the Apartheid era. Today, Khomasdal is a multi-ethnic/cultural residential area, but most of its population still belongs...
A few days ago, the world celebrated the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists. This celebration comes at a time when journalists are facing complex and multi-layered challenges in their daily work. One such challenge relates to the pronounced cases of online gender-based violence (OGBV) against female journalists, which not only threatens...
We have seen seismic political changes in both South Africa and Botswana, some of which were projected, others that came as a surprise even to the then-incumbent and succeeding regimes. We are however, failing to acknowledge the different political environments in these countries. Comrade Lucia Iipumbu, former youth leader and product of our movement, when...
In recent years, the political landscape of Southern Africa has undergone a profound transformation, marked by the decline of long-standing liberational movements and the rise of opposition parties. This shift is emblematic of a broader trend towards democratisation and political pluralism across the region. Countries like South Africa, Zambia and Botswana are at the forefront...
Sustainability is the concept of meeting today’s needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own. It encourages a balanced approach to using resources, taking only what we need while preserving essential resources for human survival. Sustainability involves taking conscious steps to balance environmental, social, and economic factors to ensure the long-term...
On Saturday, I, together with comrades Congo Hindjou and Susan Hikopua, attended the Swapo star rally in Otjiwarongo in the Otjozondjupa region. As residents of Okahandja, we saw it fit to go and represent our town at the regional level. Due to the extreme heat engulfing the country, the rally started very late. The heat...
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is on her way to State House to make history as Namibia’s first female president. She is a mobile library of the institutional knowledge of Swapo and the government. She is leader at heart, and an ideal candidate for the 2024 election. She has cut her teeth in the political space for over...
Elections in Namibia and in any democratic society are about more than just casting a vote. They represent a critical moment when citizens bestow legitimacy upon political parties and individuals, granting them the authority to make decisions that will affect the lives of all citizens for years to come. When Namibians head to the polls,...