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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...
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...
Generation Z, the group born between 1997 and early 2010, has emerged as a significant force in shaping the political landscape, wielding substantial influence on government policies. This digital-native generation, raised in an era of rapid technological advancement and global interconnectedness, brings a unique perspective and set of values to the political arena. Characterised by...
The government has put in place various policies aimed at providing access to the labour market for those who are unemployed. There is acknowledgement that people with disabilities are not accessing the labour market in sufficient numbers. Research has shown that unemployment among people with disabilities stands at a record high of 39%, compared to...
Juliet Madamombe It is remarkable how rapidly job-seekers forget that qualifications alone areinsufficient to secure employment in a world where job-seekers are continuously clamouring for opportunities. In addition to degrees and certificates, there is an essential element of professional success that is frequently disregarded: soft skills. The efficient and effective completion of tasks, as well...
NJ Ayuk The declaration aligns Africa’s position on the global energy transition and climate justice debate, following the conclusion of the Invest in African Energy forum held in Paris on 15 May – the city where the Paris Climate Agreement was signed in 2016. African civil society, governments and the private sector stand firm in...
Asser Ntinda Of all the aspiring Swapo presidential hopefuls since Sam Nujoma ended his reign as president in 2007, none has attracted media, legal and political scrutiny as well as challenges as much as Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. She was re-elected as Swapo vice president in November 2022, a position she has held since 2017. In keeping...