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Opinion – Reactive communication impacts government’s brand reputation
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Opinion – Reactive communication impacts government’s brand reputation

Communication is the foundation upon which effective governance and organisational success are built. It is the “lifeblood”, which is vital for both internal and external stakeholders, enabling the flow of information, the coordination of activities, and the achievement of shared goals.  Conversely, communication breakdowns often lead to confusion and conflict, as it did in the...

Opinion – Your vote matters!
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Opinion – Your vote matters!

As enshrined in the Namibian Constitution, every citizen who has reached the age of 18 shall have the right to vote. Article 21(4) further stipulates that every citizen shall have the right to “freedom of association, which shall include freedom to form and join associations or unions, including trade unions and political parties.” 27 November...

Opinion – Ice boys and girls in student leadership
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Opinion – Ice boys and girls in student leadership

According to Africtionary, the African slang dictionary, an ice boy is “a broke guy who drinks with guys who have money (usually guys he grew up with). They send him around to buy ice, open the beers for them, and do all crazy things because he does not contribute financially.” While the terms “iceboy” and...

Opinion – Sextortion: A digital age menace
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Opinion – Sextortion: A digital age menace

In today’s interconnected world, where private and public information is just a click away, the rise of sextortion has become a pressing issue. As intimate conversations and bedroom secrets increasingly find their way online, it’s crucial to address and close the loopholes that have wreaked havoc on many lives. Sextortion involves the threat of exposing...

Opinion – Honing constructive criticismfor healthy relationship
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Opinion – Honing constructive criticismfor healthy relationship

Google sources describe constructive criticism as feedback that provides specific and actionable suggestions, which give clear advice and specific recommendations on how to make positive improvements. In certain circumstances, criticism may be the cause of conflict, which is the existence of differences of opinions among people in an organisation. On the other hand, conflict is...

Opinion – Improving ships’ energy efficiency 
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Opinion – Improving ships’ energy efficiency 

Moses Amweelo In order to reduce shipping’s impact on climate change, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) started in the early 2000s to consider technical and operational measures to improve the energy efficiency of ships.  In 2011, IMO adopted amendments to MARPOL Annex VI to mandate technical and operational energy efficiency measures to reduce the amount...

Opinion – Regulate electricity price
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Opinion – Regulate electricity price

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...

Opinion – Youth, make Namibia great
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Opinion – Youth, make Namibia great

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...

Opinion – Oil tsunami or curse
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Opinion – Oil tsunami or curse

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...