Category: Opinion
Beyond Remembrance
By: Peneyambeko Jonas The recent commemoration of Genocide Remembrance Day in Namibia was more than a national ceremony; it was a powerful reminder of one of the darkest chapters in our country’s history. As Namibians gathered to…
WELWITCHIA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW: YOUR LEGAL CAREER JOURNEY STARTS HERE
By: Stephanus Pombili Welwitchia University, formerly known as Welwitchia Health Training Centre, has successfully transitioned into a fully-fledged university after attaining university status in 2024. This transformation has positioned the institution as one of the emerging…
We Give Little Appreciation to the Street Vendors …their strategic role in enabling affordability and distribution
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka I used to work in Klein Windhoek near Hidas Centre. During my lunch hours, I’d walk to Hidas Centre to the various food and fruit vendors operating there. Depending on what I need for that…
WELWITCHIA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW: YOUR LEGAL CAREER JOURNEY STARTS HERE
By: Stephanus Pombili Welwitchia University, formerly known as Welwitchia Health Training Centre, has successfully transitioned into a fully-fledged university after attaining university status in 2024. This transformation has positioned the institution as one of the emerging…
Retirement is No Longer an Age – It’s a Phase. Planning for Multi-Stage Retirements in Namibia.
By: Bianca Schmidt For decades, retirement followed a familiar script. You worked until a set age, stopped earning an income, and relied on your savings or pension to support you for the rest of your life. Today, that model…
The Namibian Inflection Point: A Southern African Sleeping Giant Awakens
By: Kirsty Watermeyer For decades, the narrative of African energy has been dominated by the established giants of the West and the North. Yet, a shift is occurring in the continent’s southwestern corner that demands global attention. Namibia, a nation…
Converting Locusts, Army Worms, and Armored Crickets into Commercially Viable Feeds
By: Hiskia Asino Namibia is a country which experiences sporadic and variable seasonal rainfall. The rural communities in the most part of the country rely predominantly on subsistence agricultural farming which comprises livestock and cereal crops. The impact…
Reshuffling, Conferences, Speeches, and Directives – But Where is the Growth?
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka From the presidential side of things, she has made all moves at the ministerial levels, given all sorts of speeches, and the Cabinet has also given some directives. The country is hosting endless conferences and seminars,…
Why Local Realities Matter in Sustainable Finance
By: Joachim Komeheke As development challenges intensify, financial performance alone will not deliver durable outcomes. Investments across the public and private sectors must also generate measurable environmental or social benefits that support long-term economic stability. Why this…
DREAMING OF BECOMING A LAWYER? START AT WELWITCHIA UNIVERSITY
By: Stephanus Pombili In an era where quality education defines professional success, Welwitchia University continues to distinguish itself as a leading institution committed to academic excellence and ethical standards. In 2022, the university achieved an impressive third…