Thought Leaders

By using the participant observation method, I have observed with great concern that, in recent years, the higher education sector has been seriously affected by the economic crisis that is threatening the operations of this onetime vibrant and noble sector.

A few decades ago, the word climate change had no resonance with the common man, until recently when the scientific findings combined with the present phenomenon brought a clear comprehensive evidence to modern man. 

The third president of our Republic, Dr H G Geingob, in setting the tone for the Government and country at large, befittingly themed the Year 2020 as The Year of Introspection.

A lack of forward planning and an inability to implement the new high school curriculum by the ministry of education are the factors underlining the chaos that engulfed schools and learners at the start of the 2020 school year.

One of the most difficult tasks first year students encounter in higher education institutions is how to present their academic work in terms of writing assignments and research projects.

On the 28 November 2019, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) carried a news report titled: “Concern about verbal attacks on journalists during Namibian election campaign”. 

Aristotle, a Greek philosopher once said that man is a rational animal and what sets him apart and raises him above the animals is his ability to reason .In this case language is necessary for man to be a rational creature and was only given to him (Lewis 2002).

Today, I am tackling a matter geared towards primarily Christians, especially as 90% of the population profess Christianity.

I saw hordes of people reading books – novels, novellas, poems and plays, and other literature.

I recently attended a graduation ceremony, and as I sat in that jovial moment, observing and admiring the graduates, an important question dawned on me.