Category: Opinion
State Capacity and the Enabling Role
By: Efraim Shimbali Namibia is a country of opportunities and is full of potential. However, a huge portion of its population still lives in absolute poverty, hunger and deaths are observed, and many other problems arise…
Study at Welwitchia Under the Government’s Free Education Programme
By: Stephanus Pombili Education remains one of the most powerful tools for transforming lives, communities, and nations. In Namibia, the introduction and expansion of the Government’s Free Education Programme continues to open doors for many young people…
Africa’s AI Momentum Is Real. The Governance Beneath It Is Not.
By: Tiffany A. Archer On 27 April 2026, South Africa’s Communications and Digital Technologies Minister pulled the country’s Draft National AI Policy after it emerged that its reference list contained fictitious academic citations, articles attributed to researchers…
We Cannot Pray Road Accidents Away
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka Observations show that every time Namibia faces some sort of tragedy, Namibians of all calibres turn to the heavens and call for prayer sessions. The same is being observed after quite a deadly long-weekend….
The Hidden Cost of Poor Investment Administration
By: Zandria Venter In recent years, global markets have been shaped by events far beyond traditional economic cycles. Ongoing geopolitical conflicts heightened political uncertainty, and persistent inflationary pressures have increased market volatility and tested investment structures worldwide. For Namibian…
Joel Tiago’s Journey Into AI Business
By: Mathias Hangala Joel Tiago, founder and owner of Artificial Intelligence Service Optimisation for Development (AISOD), recently sat down with The Villager to share his journey into the artificial intelligence (AI) business. Born to refugee parents in…
Capital is Not Scarce, Credible Structures Are!
By: Sonja van Kradenburg Part1: The Myth of Capital Scarcity Let’s talk about this idea that capital is scarce. Discussions regarding capital shortages are common, yet this perception does not accurately reflect reality. Global capital is substantial, highly liquid,…
A Conversation With the Welwitchia University Education Programme Coordinator: Aligning Teacher Training With Job Market Needs
By: Stephanus Pombili In an insightful conversation with the Education Programme Coordinator at Welwitchia University, a clear and compelling picture emerges of a programme that is intentionally designed not only to educate, but to directly respond to the evolving…
Wellbeing At Work: A Shared Responsibility
By: Sonja van Kradenburg The future of work in Namibia will not be defined solely by technology or efficiency, but by the wellbeing of the people who make organisations thrive. Health and safety are no longer…
Erongo Region Community Applauds Welwitchia University’s Presence
By: Stephanus Pombili The expansion of Welwitchia University (WU) into the Erongo Region continues to receive strong support from local communities, with residents across various towns expressing optimism about the institution’s growing impact. The introduction of programmes…