Considered editorials, guest columns and sharp analysis from across Namibia's media ecosystem.
By John Karani, Secretary General of the African Supply Chain Confederation (ASCON). The Middle East conflict restructured Africa’s import costs permanently. From Cairo to Cape Town and Accra to Kinshasa, no business was untouched. Africa’s supply chain leaders must now act – before the next disruption arrives. When Ha
The latest standoff between government and the private aviation sector has placed Namibia at a familiar crossroads: the tension between market forces and public interest. This week, Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi issued a firm ultimatum to FlyNamibia: reduce ticket prices on the Windhoek–Ondangwa route wit
Transport minister Veikko Nekundi’s ultimatum to airlines – cut ticket prices within six months or face regulatory intervention – may sound bold, even populist. But beneath...
As much as we talk about unemployment in our country, it is easier to talk about it when one focuses only on numbers and percentages. It, however, hits different when one actually bears witness to the situation on the ground, and it can make one’s heart sink. Behind those numbers are real people with not...
By Esron AndjambaIntern: Marketing and Communications. The buzz surrounding Namibia’s burgeoning energy sector is impossible to ignore. From the boardrooms of Windhoek to the shores of Lüderitz, the conversation is dominated by the massive offshore discoveries in the Orange Basin. For a long time, however, these conver
Global demand for uranium is rising as countries expand nuclear power to meet growing energy needs, according to data presented by Paladin Energy, which owns the Langer Heinrich Mine in the Erongo region.
Namibians have much to be grateful for. Take the weather alone: lovely long summers, cosy short winters. When temperatures barely dip below zero, we have heaters, warm clothes,...
Mother’s Day is approaching, and I am not even halfway through my flower dedication to mothers. My thoughts around women, especially those in mothering roles, not having rest have not changed either. This week, however, my focus has shifted. It is no longer about small, everyday frustrations like my younger brother con
Late March early April, a local IT company hosted the second Bebras Challenge for learners to introduce them to the concept of Computational Thinking. Susanna Berchtold of Berchtold Software Development and Training explained that computational thinking is an acquired skill to instill the ability to break complex probl
In Namibia’s post-independence narrative, two names often arise when discussions turn to academic achievement: Professor Joseph Brian Diescho and Dr Peya Mushelenga. Their...
Before we build Namibia’s creative economy, we must first understand the people we are building it for Picture a young woman in Katutura. It is early morning, still cool. She is charging camera batteries on a power strip beside her bed, checking the light through her window, mentally rehearsing the shots she needs befo
By Simon Stiell, United Nations Climate Chief. The impacts are reverberating around the world. As global energy markets are shaken by conflict and instability, rising prices for fuel, food, and basic goods are eroding household purchasing power and straining economies everywhere. War in the Middle East has exposed a br
The Namibia Premier League came to a dramatic conclusion yesterday. Yet, as has become almost routine in local football, the end of the season brings with it an uncomfortable...
Monika Amunyela A love perfectly timed, a final plea, and one defining moment. That is the emotional sense of Yeezir’s latest release, ‘Perfect Timing’, a track the artist describes as both deeply personal and universally relatable. Yeezir says he was chasing a very specific feeling while speaking on the inspiration be
By Diana Sackaria. Namibia is not a poor country. Since independence in 1990, its gross domestic product has grown from roughly N$7.2 billion to over N$260 billion, a more than thirtyfold expansion. Offshore oil discoveries, a booming mining sector, and relatively stable institutions have led many observers to describe
There are gay people. Then there are… entrepreneurs. Not the Silicon Valley kind, but the asylum kind.A dude, straight as they come, appears just before their embassy appointment...
Abraham Mwanyekange Namibian action film actor Jonas Kaulinge is set to release a new movie soon, marking another step in his growing career in the film industry. Kaulinge rose to prominence after appearing in the Hollywood production ’10 000 BC’, a breakthrough that introduced him to international audiences and positi
By Tueripura Mundingi. Recent media coverage and public discussion locally have focused on uranium exploration in the Omaheke Region, with particular attention on the potential use of in-situ recovery (ISR) and its implications for underground water resources. Community representatives and environmental groups have rai
“But that feeling in me doesn't go away.On paper, he works.But in my body... he doesn't.”This is… a lot.After the coffee, he reassures me. He explains that he got married too...
Award-winning Namibian film Speel Aan (Play On) is earning recognition for its powerful portrayal of tragedy, depression, and redemption, following its success at the Namibia Film and Theatre Awards (NFTA). The story follows Peter Cloete, a successful high school soccer coach whose life is shattered by a tragic acciden
By Nick Careen IATA Senior Vice President of Operations, Safety and Security. An airport slot is critical. And at many airports, there are not enough slots to meet demand at all times of the day. That’s why airlines, airports, and regulators worked together to create the Worldwide Airport Slot Guidelines (WASG). WASG p
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s decision to review state-funded funerals is both timely and necessary. What is at stake is larger than any one individual. It is about...
Networking is an art. It does not matter in which profession you find yourself, it is necessary to grasp the soft skills of building a network of personalities who enhance your presence in your industry. Whether you carry the energy and light that charms every room, or you are a quiet ‘church mouse’, there is...
By S M Asad Abbas Green Manager Software Services. The way Namibians handle money has changed immeasurably over the span of a few short years. It used to be that everyone would wait in long lines at the bank to send a few hundred dollars, and writing cheques was the norm. Today, Electronic Funds Transfers […]
Namibia’s empowerment story needs a reset – not in intention, but in execution. For too long, empowerment has been measured by how many individuals, usually politically...
The world’s leading countries in artificial intelligence (AI) development and research, the United States and China, are facing loss of jobs to AI. And graduates are most at peril, with some university courses expected to disappear for good in China. One of China’s top universities in media and arts cancelled five arts
By Natasja Beyleveld. * Namibia has done something powerful: we’ve made education accessible – from primary school all the way to university. But now we’re facing a hard truth. The issue isn’t that people aren’t educated. It’s that what we’re producing doesn’t match what the economy needs. We’re entering what’s called
We meet for coffee.It’s simple, low pressure… or at least it’s supposed to be. But the moment I see him again, I remember exactly why that elevator moment felt the way it...
According to a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), the war in the Middle East is causing the largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil market. The disruption to oil and gas flows through the Strait of Hormuz, and attacks on energy infrastructure across the region, have major implications f
By Tega Shiimi ya Shiimi. * According to a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), the war in the Middle East is causing the largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil market. The disruption to oil and gas flows through the Strait of Hormuz, and attacks on energy infrastructure across the […]
There was a time when, if a pothole swallowed half your Mazda Demio, you could march straight to your councillor’s house, knock on their door, and demand answers. They lived...
Back in the day, the word climate change had no effect on an ordinary man’s life; until then, scientific findings combined with the present phenomenon brought clear, comprehensive evidence to a modern man. Namibia has one of the most productive fishing grounds in the world, based on the Benguela Current System, one of
The City of Windhoek on Monday hosted a joint signing ceremony to mark the establishment of new Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and the renewal of existing agreements with various local authorities and strategic partners. The ceremony saw the renewing of MoUs with the Usakos Town Council and the Gochas Village Counci
There is something deeply unsettling about the age we live in. At a time when humanity has mastered the skies and charted the depths of the oceans, when we can speak across...
It is a cruel irony that we carry in our hearts every time we buckle up. We boast some of the finest, smoothest tarmac in Africa, ribbons of road that stretch beautifully toward our horizons, yet these same roads are becoming the site of our greatest national grief. In recent months, the statistics have shifted...
Among the many achievements the 8th administration could deliver, restoring Independence Stadium to a standard fit for international matches would rank among the most...
It has been 36 years since independence, and Namibia has not developed a comprehensive memorialisation regime. This article, therefore, examines the foundational principles necessary for meaningful genocide memorialisation and why they are essential for preserving historical truth, honouring victims, and advancing just
The Zambezi region is ecologically unique within Namibia. It is not only characterized by perennial rivers, floodplains, high biodiversity, and locust plaques but also by the persistence of animal-borne diseases that inhibit productive livestock farming. With the inhibited livestock market, the residents of the Zambez
In Namibia, youth sports development depends mainly on government support, sponsorships, and donations. While these sources are important, they are often not enough and are not always consistent. Many young people, especially in rural constituencies, are left without proper facilities, equipment, and opportunities to d
