Author: Dwight Links
The Bridging of Namibia-EU Relations
By: Dwight Links European Union ambassador to Namibia, Ana Beatriz Martins, says that Namibia and the EU have a long-standing relationship as bilateral partners since the country’s independence. The ambassador made these remarks during a public lecture recently hosted at…
Govt Urged to Improve Data Collection and Availability
By: Dwight Links The Institute for Public Policy Research’s (IPPR) first Procurement Tracker report for 2024 has highlighted significant data gaps in various procurement activities across different levels of public service. These gaps are undermining compliance monitoring and…
Genocide Foundation Rejects Cabinet’s 28 May Remembrance Day Decision
By: Dwight Links and Hertha Ekandjo The Ovaherero Genocide Foundation (OGF) and Nama Traditional Authority (NTA) have rejected the Cabinet’s decision to declare 28 May as a public holiday for the remembrance of the 1904 – 1908 genocide…
Digital Rights and Inclusivity – A Long Path to the Goal
By: Dwight Links Digital rights remain a pressing issue as Namibia and the rest of Africa advocate for greater inclusivity across the continent. Jessica Uiras, a local digital rights advocate and enthusiast, recently spoke to Eagle FM about the…
The Unexplored Gem of Olives
By: Dwight Links The recent Namibia-Spain forum brought forth an intriguing suggestion from Spanish experts: the adoption of a climate-resistant crop into Namibia’s agricultural sector. Both Namibia and Spain face significant drought challenges, with Spain enduring eight years of…
Namibia’s Cricket Team Heads to Caribbean and USA for T20 Tournament
By: Dwight Links Namibia has announced its 16-man squad for the 2024 edition of the T20 Cricket World Cup, set to take place in the Caribbean and the United States of America. Namibia is ranked 14th in the world…
Namibia’s Expenditure on Research and Development Remains Below 1%
By: Dwight Links Namibia’s commitment to Research & Development (R&D) investment continues to fall short, with total expenditure standing at a mere 0.73% of the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Minister of Higher Education, Technology & Innovation, Itah…
Skills Gaps in Namibia’s Extractive Sectors
By: Dwight Links The latest national survey on research and development (R&D) has unveiled a concerning shortage of skilled Namibians equipped to participate in the emerging extractive sectors and contribute value-added roles. Namibia’s updated status within research and…
How the Spirit of Samba can Help Namibia
By: Dwight Links Pedro da Silva was part of the Brazilian delegation that paid a visit to Namibia and to State House last month. Da Silva is the president of Superliga – a federation of Samba schools in…
SADC Unveils Diverse Projects for Regional Development
By: Dwight Links The Southern African Development Community (SADC) recently unveiled its comprehensive portfolio of development projects, outlining both ongoing initiatives and prospective projects set to enhance development across the 16-member state region. Elias Magosi, the executive secretary…