Author: Dwight Links
Namibia Participates in Forum to Boost School Internet Connectivity
By: Dwight Links Namibia recently took part in the inaugural GIGA Connectivity Forum hosted by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and UNICEF in Switzerland. Representing Namibia were officials from the Ministry of Basic Education, Arts and Culture. The forum,…
Namibia to Strengthen Copyright Laws
By: Dwight Links Namibia is in the process of updating its copyright protection legislation, with Trade Minister Lucia Iipumbu indicating that the Kampala Protocol will help strengthen existing laws. Iipumbu explained that while Namibia currently registers creative works, there…
The Risks to Hydrogen Production in Namibia and Worldwide
By: Dwight Links Economist Roman Grynberg points out that since the commitments made in 2021 by major economies like the USA, Japan, and the EU to establish decarbonization strategies, hydrogen has emerged as the preferred alternative fuel source. “Green…
Free Movement Protocol to Accelerate African Economy
By: Dwight Links The African Union is examining the economic implications of the free movement of people across the continent. This follows a report by the Pan African Parliament (PAP) committee for trade, customs, and immigration matters, released…
Namibia’s Richelieu Eagles to Play Punjab Cricket Association
By: Dwight Links The Castle Lite Series is set to return from 3 July to 10 July as Namibia’s men’s senior cricket team, the Richelieu Eagles, will face the visiting Punjab Cricket Association team. The first of the five…
SDG Progress Worrying, UN Finds
By: Dwight Links The recently released 2024 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) report by the United Nations paints a worrying picture, revealing either no progress or no implementation on many targets, with only 17% of the SDGs on track. UN…
Ministers Oppose FIMA Report Recommendations
By: Dwight Links The Ministers of Justice and Agriculture have opposed several recommendations from a report submitted by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economics and Public Administration earlier this year. This report was based on a stakeholder consultative workshop…
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…