Namibia stands at a critical juncture. Across the public sector, recurring patterns of financial misconduct have emerged patterns that threaten the credibility of our institutions and the future of our nation. Fraud, theft, mismanagement, misappropriation of assets, unethical conduct and collusion are no longer isolated incidents. They reflect systemic failures that demand urgent reform. It...
Israel and Hamas have recently “signed off” the first phase of United States (US) president Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza Peace Plan. Akwardly, this is seen as a major step towards a permanent end to two years of Zionist mass genocide in the Gaza Strip, an integral part of Palestine. A diabolic peacemaker, Trump, and thus...
In this superficially sophisticated world, it is easier to be caught up in the web that will eventually control your entire life and its experience. It is not necessarily that it is the way it should be, but mostly just because of your geographical, cultural or even religious positioning you end up being caught in...
It has become increasingly evident that the residents of Katima Mulilo share a collective understanding; our local authority continues to fail in its core mandate to develop the infrastructure necessary to deliver essential services to the town and its residents. For far too long, the Katima Mulilo Town Council has operated without a clear strategy...
At the recent Nordic-African Foreign Ministers meeting in Victoria Falls, we reaffirmed our shared commitment to defending the multilateral system, international law and human rights. In a time of deepening global divides, this partnership is more than symbolic – it is essential. The Nordic-African relationship is built on decades of solidarity. For the Nordics, colonialism...
Namibia’s maritime sector is the lifeblood of its economy. The ports at Walvis Bay and Lüderitz are gateways for trade, logistics and regional connectivity, which are critical not only for Namibia but for southern Africa as a whole. At the heart of these operations are marine pilots: highly trained professionals responsible for guiding large vessels...
Every year, around this time, the same story plays out across northern Namibia: dry taps, long queues at communal water points, and frustrated families wondering why the most basic necessity of life – water – remains so hard to come by. NamWater issues its seasonal warning, urging citizens to use water sparingly because supplies are...
Early literacy acquisition forms a crucial foundation for a child’s educational journey. In Namibia’s Oshikoto region, teachers and learners face persistent challenges related to letter reversals, particularly between the letter’s ‘b’ and ‘d’. These reversals hinder reading and writing development, making literacy acquisition a complex process shaped by cognitive, pedagogical and socio-cultural factors. Letter reversals...
The issue with the raging flames in Etosha National Park from 22 to 29 September, which posed a serious threat to biodiversity, wildlife and the livelihoods of communities in the affected area, burned about 1.1 million hectares of land, with roughly 775 000 hectares or about 34%, inside the park. This raises a difficult question...
I remember vividly the corridors of the United Nations in October 2000. During Namibia’s leadership of the Security Council in October, I carried with me the conviction that the world needed to view conflict differently. We had emerged from our own liberation struggle, a struggle during which women were not only victims but fighting side...