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Zambians went to the polls yesterday not only to choose their next president, but also to pass judgement on the direction of their economy. When Hakainde Hichilema took office in 2021, Zambia was in a difficult position. The country had…
How long must we suffer with the same problems? Rundu is growing but our basic services are not. Every year, more people move into the town, new houses appear, new businesses open, informal settlements expand yet, beneath this growth is a…
A Namibian development and justice agenda must also solve climate change. I am a daughter of liberation politics, from a generation in Namibia that inherited political freedom while confronting exclusion and inequality. Our Founding…
Namibia’s fishing industry is an important contributor to exports, employment, government revenue, food security and industrial activity. Yet an important question deserves renewed national attention: are the benefits generated by…
Come with me as I gist you about Namibia, a country that surprised me, fascinated me and honestly stole a piece of my heart. My journey to Namibia began with an unexpected highlight: sharing both flights from Lagos via Addis Ababa with…
Every nation is only as strong as the homes that raise its children. Governments can build schools, employ teachers, formulate policies and invest in infrastructure, but no institution can replace the family’s role in shaping a child’s…
The Namibian newspaper, in its 5 August 2026 edition, stated that “the United States (US) has positioned itself as Namibia’s preferred long-term partner in developing the country’s mining and energy sectors, pledging investment that…
Last week, I sat in a virtual room with colleagues from the World Federation of the Deaf and sister Deaf associations across our region. The meeting itself made the case I want to make here: a Deaf person in Windhoek, a colleague in…
Every generation is presented with defining moments and opportunities that have the power to shape a nation’s future for decades to come. For Namibia, that moment has arrived. The recent discoveries of oil and gas off our coastline, our…
Across Namibia, small businesses are becoming more visible online. From hair salons in Windhoek to food vendors in Oshakati, boutiques in Swakopmund, guesthouses near Etosha, bakers in Walvis Bay, and consultants working from home,…
Historically, in South West Africa, now Namibia, public indecency and offensive acts such as public urination and defecation stemmed from colonial-era public nuisance ordinances. They were prosecuted under South African common law and…
When multi-billion-dollar international energy companies set up operations in offshore environments, their immediate priorities are understandably technical: seismic analysis, exploratory drilling, rig logistics and reservoir management.…
Part one of my writing will place greater emphasis on “Public Procurement Must Balance Efficiency with Human Dignity.” This opinion piece is inspired by the Namibian Sun article titled “Local Businesses Slam ‘Exclusion’ as SOEs Secure Govt…
The history of police investigating police is a longstanding practice where law enforcement agencies conduct internal inquiries into misconduct, corruption, or excessive use of force by their own officers. Critics argue this model breeds a…
It is a modern epidemic packaged in sleek, colourful plastic, easily hidden in pockets and school blazers. Known colloquially on the streets and in school yards as the “choef,” electronic cigarettes have rapidly transformed from an adult…
Most people think an airline sells seats. In reality, an airline sells a system. Before a single passenger boards an aircraft, an invisible network of engineering, maintenance, cargo operations, logistics, scheduling, safety standards and…
The publication of the 2025 Namibia Financial Inclusion Survey deserves recognition as an important milestone in the country’s economic development. It provides evidence that Namibia has made measurable progress in expanding access to…
Recent headlines in Namibia, from the Ohorongo-Cheetah Cement merger decision and teachers’ salaries failing to keep pace with the cost of living, to major employers not meeting employment equity requirements and the illegitimate use of…
The expansion of the global Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regime has significantly strengthened international efforts to combat illicit financial flows, yet its enforcement mechanisms have also produced complex consequences for developing…
Thirty-six years after Independence, Namibia has every reason to celebrate the expansion of higher education. Our universities have produced thousands of graduates, including an increasing number of master’s and doctoral degree holders.…
Public debate is healthy in any democracy, especially when it concerns the management of public resources. The recent criticism of Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi over his reported refusal to allow the sale of a government…
Namibia has often been described as one of the most unequal countries in the world. While our nation has made commendable political progress since independence in 1990, economic independence remains elusive for the majority of Namibians.…
Vingt-six ans après sa signature, l’Accord d’Arusha est toujours célébré à l’étranger comme un modèle. Mais relire la manière dont il a été négocié — dans l’urgence, sous la contrainte d’un embargo, parfois autour d’une « mangeoire » plus…
Il ne pèse que 450 grammes. Il ne réclame ni diplôme, ni capitaux. Il rebondit sur la terre rouge des collines et soulève des foules entières. Le ballon rond n’est point un jouet. C’est un levier économique que le Burundi n’a pas encore…