Africa is one of the richest biorepositories on Earth, holding extraordinary microbial diversity, vast traditional medicinal knowledge, and populations that have, for centuries, contributed biological samples, genomic data, and indigenous expertise to the global health enterprise. Yet when vaccines are developed, drugs reach the market, and patents are filed, Africa is rarely at the table...
As engineers, we are trained to think in systems. We analyse problems, design solutions, test assumptions, and measure outcomes. We value clarity, evidence and continuous improvement. From this professional perspective, one conclusion becomes unavoidable: Namibia would greatly benefit if its ministers and public officials became regular writers. Engineering teaches us that complex systems fail when...
February tells us that love should be exciting. Big gestures. Surprise spending. Something memorable enough to post about. But when it comes to money and relationships, the kind of love that lasts is usually quiet, practical and, frankly, a bit boring. Boring money choices don’t make for good stories. No one brags about sticking to...
My name is Anton Geinub, and I am 33 years old. I was born and raised in Leonardville, a small village in the Omaheke region of Namibia that is more dust and dreams than anything else. Growing up here, I have seen the sun rise over endless farmlands, watched my parents and grandparents bend their...
Truth is that we did not come into this world as empty shells and voids that need to be filled. We came here divinely prepared and ready, not only to explore and learn, but to express and gift this world with blessings it may not have seen before. So, when we find ourselves in conflict...
As we have entered the new working year after the festive break, individuals and organisations are reminded that the beginning of the year is one of the most active periods for cybercrime. The start of the year has become one of the most critical months for cybersecurity. While many people associate cyber threats with the...
The threat of American imperialism is real and is creating instability across the globe. It is about unilateral actions, economic coercion, trade wars and resource control of oil, gas and minerals, tariff imposition, military interventions and coup d’états. Also on the list is undermining international law, criminal assassinations, challenging the existing world order, potentially leading...
Namibia has achieved growth and stability, but without strong local industries, we remain dependent, and that dependency comes at a cost. Namibia is a nation rich in land, resources, and human potential, yet we remain heavily dependent on goods produced elsewhere. From food and clothing to construction materials and basic manufactured products, much of what...
If there is one thing modernity has achieved and mastered is deception. Words and assertions have gradually lost their meaning, and rhetoric is more celebrated than action. For decades, we have seen crowds enthusiastically clapping for beautifully crafted speeches only to get people emotionally uplifted while their livelihoods drown in filth. To add insult to...
Approximately 54 days have passed since Namibia’s regional and local authority elections concluded last year, and the newly elected councillors and regional representatives are gradually settling into office. I have been deeply reflecting on the educational qualifications of those elected to public office, raising concerns about how they are really prepared, especially now that they...