In the high-stakes world of Namibian sports, federations like Athletics Namibia and the Namibia Football Association (NFA) are at a crossroads. Instead of micromanaging events, they should focus on spearheading strategic growth, building talent pipelines, securing sponsorships and enforcing standards while delegating operations to trained sports managers. This shift could transform local athletics and football...
Professor William Heuva published an online article in the Journal of African Cinemas in November 2025. The article was published under the title: ‘Preserving Indigenous Ovaherero cultural heritage in the digital age: Analysis of the film ‘Tjipangandjara.’ The film, produced in 2022, is based on Tjipangandjara ua Kahendjira, an early nineteenth-century griot (a walking archive...
Namibia is urbanising faster than many people realise. Across the country, informal settlements continue to expand as more people move to towns in search of work and better opportunities. Yet the infrastructure required to support this growth is struggling to keep up. A recent national baseline report on informal settlements provides a sobering picture. The...
The Islamic Republic of Iran has firmly asserted that the Palestinian cause, the political and humanitarian struggle for Palestinian self-determination, total liberation from Israeli settler occupation, and the establishment of a sovereign state, often focused on rights lost during the 1948 Nakba (‘catastrophe’) and the 1967 Six-Day War, are core elements of its anti-imperialist, anti-Israel,...
For once, it was refreshing to see a local newspaper shedding light on pornography addiction and its possible repercussions on our society. However, the concern is that we will quietly read the article or maybe talk to someone about it, and that’s the end of it. This is most likely to happen because it seems...
Namibia is currently engaged in an important conversation about the future of its healthcare system. Among the proposals under discussion is the idea that public servants enrolled in medical aid schemes should make greater use of public hospitals rather than private healthcare facilities. While the intention may be to strengthen and restore confidence in State...
Poaching in Africa remains a critical, albeit fluctuating, crisis that continues to threaten iconic species with extinction, driven by high-value international trafficking in animal parts. While in some areas, anti-poaching measures have resulted in recent, welcome declines in poaching rates, the overall situation remains severe. Essentially, DNA identification augments anti-poaching strategies, especially in Africa, by...
The start of a new year often invites reflection and resolve. We set goals to improve our health, advance our careers, and become more confident versions of ourselves. Yet one of the most powerful personal development skills is often overlooked: the ability to speak clearly and confidently without preparation. For many, the thought of being...
The release of Namibia’s 2025 provisional NSSCO and NSSCAS examination results has reignited debate about the state of education. According to the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Art and Culture, 36% of full-time NSSCO candidates qualified for progression, up from 29% in 2024. While this improvement is encouraging, most learners remain unable to advance....
Every year on Namibia’s Independence Day, the country reflects on the historic moment of 21 March 1990 when Namibia became a sovereign nation. For the generation that fought for liberation, independence symbolised the end of colonial rule and the beginning of self-determination. More than three decades later, a new generation stands at the centre of...