Latest opinions stories from around the world.
Many quarters have been bickering over the “African Map” and whether Africa is getting bigger. I want to add my voice to the conversation and say Africa has always been big in all aspects of global order, but now the world must see it…
The death of Bollen Mukela Chataa on 9 September 2026 is a profound loss not only to Makanga village, where he was born and will be laid to rest on Sunday, 18 October 2026, but also to Namibia as a whole. He was a teacher, mentor, scholar,…
There is a silent genocide that has been going on for so many years-the killing of books by social media and smartphones. Ask any young person what his favourite book is, and you are likely to be met with silence. Books are in intensive…
7 October 2026 marked a significant milestone for the African continent with the launch of the African Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) in Port Louis, Mauritius. This landmark development marks an important step toward strengthening Africa’s…
The national development agenda is well captured in Vision 2030 and practically expressed in subsequent National Development Plans. The foresighted aspirations in these documents aim to meaningfully improve citizens’ quality of life…
The global Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regime ultimately operates through national institutions that implement international standards within domestic legal and financial systems. While global regulatory bodies such as the Financial Action…
The proposal to establish a Constitutional Court in Namibia deserves a serious national conversation. It should not be reduced to a political contest between supporters and opponents. Nor should it be presented as an indictment of the…
When I found myself at Marlborough House in London, participating in the Commonwealth Young Leaders Fellowship, I had to pause for a moment and reflect on my background, journey, and the challenges I had faced along the way. As a young…
Namibia’s athletes are speaking to the nation. They are not speaking through parliamentary debates, policy documents or political speeches. They are speaking through goals, medals, records, victories and extraordinary performances on the…
Fyodor Lukyanov OPINION- We have come to regard the countries of Eastern Europe as the most conflict-prone and volatile part of the political landscape surrounding Russia, and there are grounds for this view. Immediate neighbours often…
One of the compelling factors which sent many Namibians into exile to wage the war of the liberation struggle was land acquisition. This was because much of the arable land in the country was grabbed by the colonisers, and the owners…
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Throughout the month, we are encouraged to check in on others, learn the warning signs and have conversations about mental health. These efforts matter. They save lives. Yet, there is one…
As the world accelerates its energy transition and demand for clean, reliable power grows, our nation has a unique opportunity to expand its role as a responsible supplier of heavyweight minerals such as uranium while safeguarding the…
Divorce may settle who keeps the house, but it does not automatically remove either spouse from the home loan. For instance, after signing the divorce papers, the relief feels immediate. The hard part, many people assume, is behind them.…
The primary purpose of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) is to commit member countries to protect and respect basic individual civil liberties and political freedoms, ensuring that every person enjoys…
Every trustee of a small or stand-alone pension fund should ask: Can our fund and members afford to comply with FIMA and remain economically viable? This is not an argument against FIMA. Stronger governance, member protection, risk…
When I joined the Namibia Institute of Pathology (NIP) in February 2021, I returned to a principle that has shaped my professional life: leadership is ultimately measured by its impact on people. During my tenure, that principle guided…
Namibia is currently wrestling with a devastating paradox: a massive generation of capable, educated young citizens with nowhere to go, and an expensive network of State-owned logistical assets doing absolutely nothing. The national youth…
It is my considered view that Namibia must think differently about prevention. I appreciate President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah for continuing the tradition of a National Day of Prayer, following the example of former President Hifikepunye…
Namibia cannot build a strong and sustainable economy without recognising, respecting and supporting the people who are already building businesses, creating employment and investing their resources in the country. Local business people…
Imagine a photo: an Angolan mother, barefoot in Namibia, holding a hungry child. Instead of indifference, someone hands her shoes and food. This isn’t politics; it’s Ubuntu in action. Namibia, founded on the generosity of neighbours like…
The Telecom controversy should force Namibia to confront the dangers of weakening the authority of boards of directors. Namibia needs to have an uncomfortable but necessary conversation about corporate governance. The issue is not simply…
L’Organisation Météorologique Mondiale (OMM) s’est exprimée avec une certitude inhabituelle ce jeudi 03 septembre: El Niño s’est déjà installé. Il devrait s’intensifier et devenir un phénomène très puissant, avec une probabilité quasi…
Why Namibia’s new political leadership must turn the achievements of independence into jobs, opportunities, dignity and inclusive prosperity. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has raised an important question Namibia can no longer avoid:…