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This article celebrates the life and legacy of the late Ba Brenden Kangongolo Simbwaye. The late Brenden Kangongolo Simbwaye (1934–1972) was a prominent Namibian nationalist, anti-apartheid activist, teacher, and political leader from the…
Every few weeks, the topic “The boy child” dominates public discourse. Barely a day passes without television programmes, newspaper headlines, or radio talk shows asking the same question: Is the boy child really falling behind? The timing…
There is a difficult conversation taking place in Namibia about healthcare. Across social media and in public discourse, incidents involving nurses and other healthcare professionals are attracting intense attention. Some of these…
Small-scale mining has long been recognised for its contribution to Namibia’s economy, yet its true potential extends far beyond mineral extraction. Across many rural communities, small-scale miners are entrepreneurs, employers, and…
Can a perfect system overcome poor character? In procurement, we spend considerable time discussing compliance, processes, and controls. We spend far less time discussing the one factor no system can fully regulate: character. In my…
In Namibia, August is widely regarded as the month when heroic deeds are commemorated and honoured. On 11 August 1904, the nation remembers the Battle of Waterberg between German colonial troops and the Herero-speaking Namibians.…
Football remains one of Namibia’s most powerful vehicles for youth development, social cohesion, talent identification and community empowerment. However, the sustainability of football development depends not only on elite competitions…
As Namibia commemorates Heroes’ Day on 26 August, we honour the triumph, bravery and enduring legacy of our heroes. This article highlights key moments from Namibia’s War of Resistance and War of Independence against German imperialism and…
Namibia must have a courageous national conversation today about the language used to educate our children. This is not an argument against our mother tongues. Oshikwanyama, Oshindonga, Rukwangali, Silozi, Khoekhoegowab and Namibia’s other…
Several major mining construction projects are currently underway across Namibia, creating increased demand for experienced Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) professionals. While international expertise will continue to play…
A Namibian entrepreneur walks into the Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) with a registered company, a sound business plan, government approvals, environmental clearances, and financial projections demonstrating profitability. Development…
I have been intrigued by the remarkable volume and constant flow of heavy freight traffic on Namibia’s national roads. I have particularly noticed the frequent presence of articulated trucks, multi-axle heavy-haul vehicles and other…
“Ohani kai nyanderwa omukandi,” is an Otjiherero adage, loosely translating to “division must never be celebrated.” This is true to the current divisions prevailing among the Ovaherero people in general and the Ovaherero Traditional…
In every generation, nations reach defining moments where they must decide whether to embrace innovation or remain anchored in outdated systems. Namibia now stands at such a moment. The introduction of the Electronic Identity Document…
The expansion of the global Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regime cannot be fully understood without examining its growing integration with international security agendas. What began as a regulatory effort to combat organised crime has…
For more than 100 years, diamonds have made Namibia shine. They built schools, tarred roads, paid civil servants, and put Namibia on the world map as one of Africa’s most stable, diamond-rich nations. From the beaches of Oranjemund to the…
Almost overnight, Namibia has transformed from a quiet market into one of Africa’s hottest investment stories. Oil discoveries have drawn global attention, and green hydrogen has attracted billions of dollars in planned investment. Mining…
In today’s world, many parents leave their children in the care of caregivers because they work in different towns or cities. Although this arrangement helps families earn a living, it has created new challenges for children, parents, and…
Ten or twenty years from now, I wonder whether we will look back with pride at the country we built. Will we see thriving communities, stronger institutions and a more inclusive society, knowing that we each played our part? Or will we…
À Bujumbura, les taxis « cangacanga » sont désormais les nouveaux suspects du désordre des transports. Le président Évariste Ndayishimiye veut mieux réguler leur activité. Mais avant de mettre de l’ordre dans les véhicules qui circulent,…
In a democracy, the pen is often described as a tool of progress, a means by which citizens engage in the vital task of nation-building. However, the weight of the pen also entails the heavy responsibility of accuracy and the duty to…
Language is more than a means of communication. It carries history, culture, values, traditions, and identity. When a language disappears, people lose more than words, they lose part of who they are. The Zambezi region is one of Namibia’s…
14 août 2018 – 14 août 2026. Il y a huit ans, 2424.mg postait sa première publication sur Facebook et sur son site web. Huit ans déjà. À l’époque, nous frappions à votre porte avec une question simple : y avait-il encore une place pour un…
On Saturday, 8 August 2026, I took my son and nephews to a restaurant in Gobabis to celebrate one of the nephew’s 17th birthday. The establishment, Boerderij, has an undeniably warm and inviting farm-style atmosphere. Its decor is…