Sixty-two years ago, it became customary for the Pan-African Women’s Day to be celebrated each year on the 31st of July. This day is deliberately set aside for African women on the continent and in the diaspora to celebrate and honour the achievements of African women, and advocate for gender equality in Africa. The day...
Tio Nakasole Customers are the queens and kings of every running business. Allow me to zoom my discussion on one of the biggest challenges that most businesses are faced with, which is not the ability to attract customers but to retain them. Therefore, in today’s world, consumers demand a great experience throughout the entire path...
Imagine, a week after the 27 November elections, and Namibians have elected their president. When the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) announced the results, the president-elect is chilled at Omaalala. Will the State rush to the village to guard the president-in-waiting? If so, will this be done for four months until 21 March 2025? Through...
Namibia, a nation grappling with a critical situation due to poverty, income inequality and unemployment, faces a daunting triple threat that will further decay its human capital. According to the World Bank, Namibia has a 64% poverty rate, with over 1.5 million people or 50% of the population suffering from hunger. This highlights that most...
Hilya Mhani In today’s interconnected world, digital literacy is a fundamental skill required in all areas of life. As an Authority, the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia recognises the transformative power of digital literacy. It extends beyond basic technology use to include critical navigation, evaluation and creation of information on digital platforms. Digital literacy encompasses...
A lot of positive and negative things have been said about the presence of Chinese inthis country, and in other African countries. It is true that Chinese nationals are ubiquitous in Africa, almost in all sectors of the economy. Many localpeople do not always understand the reasons of the presence of the Chinese nationals in...
Jesaya Clemente Nande Mukwambi In 2024, the Electricity Control Board (ECB) announced a significant hike in electricity tariffs by 8%, leaving consumers feeling the pinch of rising costs. This move has sparked widespread debate and concern among members of the public, with many questioning the rationale behind such a substantial increase. Considering these developments, it...
Alfeus Lungameni Hamundj It is just a matter of time before Namibian youth make Namibia Africa’s leading and the epicentre of African reconstruction and development. It will not be done in the blink of an eye, but it can be done. We are going in the right direction. This is evident in many reports that...
Salom Shilongo A tsunami is a long, high wave caused by an earthquake. Since a large oil deposit has been discovered off the shores of Namibia, the term ‘oil tsunami’ is simply being used here as another term for the ‘oil curse’. Namibia has discovered a large reserve of oil. It seems everybody is very...
Linus Chata The beauty of a democratic system of governance is that at predictable intervals in the country, citizens have an opportunity to make the shortest but very powerful statement (X on the ballot paper). This opportunity is seized by citizens through the process of elections. It is through an electoral vote that citizens express...