I am reaching out to share a concern I believe touches all of us who care deeply about Namibia’s reputation as a world-class travel destination. As many travellers, locals, and tour operators have noted recently on social media, the road…

The election of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States (US) could have profound consequences domestically and globally, with significant implications for Namibia and the African continent. Trump’s ‘America first’ approach, shaped by economic nationalism, could disrupt…

Namibia’s economy reportedly grew by N$5.3 billion in the first three months of 2024. However, these figures do not translate to addressing the underlying issues of economic exclusion, the high unemployment rate, inequality, poverty and hunger. Economist and business researcher…

Many projects which were started since independence have never been finalised. We see unfinished buildings and dirty, empty erven at towns. If each and every muncipality has a few of these, there may be more than 30 such projects all…

With the conclusion of Swapo’s electoral college, or ‘pot’, the nation saw an unparalleled surge of young people in the political sphere. Many young candidates, including Fenny Tutjavi (22), a youth activist for millennials, Emma Theofelus (28), the minister of…

Education is often lauded as a fundamentally optimistic human endeavour, leading to progress and betterment. It is understood by many to be a means of overcoming handicaps, achieving greater equality, and acquiring wealth and social status. Many would say the…

I am Chris Kleinsmith (‘Kikkie’), residing at Walvis Bay. I am a community activist. The reason I am going public is because our community is against the appointment of RedForce Debt Management as debt collectors. With all respect, why are…

As the founder of the Global First Ladies Alliance (GFLA) and someone who has had the privilege of working with more than 80 first ladies across 15 years, I feel compelled to respond to the recent criticism of former first…

As the government you have to look ahead. You have to multiply care centres for needy children and their family throughout Namibia by providing education, training and physical and psychological support. Children and the youth are not responsible for the…

The departure OF Patience Masua from the National Assembly represents a significant missed opportunity for Swapo ahead of the November elections. Masua, appointed in 2021 as one of the youngest members of parliament (MPs) under Swapo’s banner, has quickly established…

I would like to take a moment to congratulate all notable Namibians who were recently conferred with national honours at State House by president Nangolo Mbumba. However, I’m dedicating this particular congratulatory message to John Mutorwa for your well-deserved honour…

I would like to thank Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah for the confidence she has in me. I am honoured and humbled to have been appointed as a candidate for election to the eighth National Assembly. This appointment, at the age of 22,…