Category: Opinion
Ore In The Ground Is A Resource. Ore Processed Is An Economy
By: Kegan Strydom Every mining conversation in Namibia eventually arrives at the same aspiration: stop exporting rock, start exporting value. It’s the right instinct. Ore in the ground is a resource. Ore processed, certified, and sold at a premium…
Can Namibia Truly Industrialise Under SACU?
By: Gabriel Nghituwamata Haulyamayi The 9th SACU Summit in Cape Town offered ambitious rhetoric about regional industrialisation, but for Namibia, the gap between promise and reality has never been wider. When President Cyril Ramaphosa declared at the…
Namibia Requires Funds to Adopt Investment Policy Statements Under New Law
By: Frederick Muller New regulation places focus on transparency and member understanding WINDHOEK, 20 July 2026 – Retirement funds in Namibia are required to strengthen how they manage investments and communicate with members following the implementation of the Financial…
Application for the 2027 Academic Year at Welwitchia University School of Education Is Now Open!
By: Stephanus Pombili The future of education begins with well-trained, passionate, and innovative teachers. If you aspire to inspire young minds and contribute meaningfully to Namibia’s education sector, Welwitchia University School of Education invites you to apply for the…
Contradictory City Mother: Increasing Tariff, while Rounding Up Street Vendors
By: Kandjengo kaMwaanyoka In one of the most puzzling moves, the City of Windhoek released a statement increasing various municipality tariffs and charges; while people are calculating how they will afford the new fees, the City Police is chasing…
Uprooting Fear from Scholars: Researchers’ Motivation
By: Balasius Shikongo Research is often described as the process of discovering new knowledge. In Oshiwambo, research can be expressed as omapekaapeko; in Afrikaans, it is navorsing; in Otjiherero, it is ongondononeno; in Portuguese it is pesquisa and in…
How Health Contributes to the GDP of Namibia
By: Dr. Makemba Nelson Health plays a vital role in contributing to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Namibia. GDP is the total value of all goods and services produced within a country over a specific period. A healthy…
A Plea for Agricultural-Industrial Revitalization
By: Ndishishi Iipinge Namibia’s economy is showing visible cracks, most evident in the paradox of agriculture. At a time when food, clothing, and shelter should anchor our national development, 47% of agricultural graduates remain unemployed, as highlighted by Dr….
Covering State Visit in Beijing as Media Liaison Officer: Media Perspective
By Jeronimo Kateya State visits are more than ceremonial exchanges. They are mediated historical events where diplomacy, digital and journalistic media, and public meaning intersect. In July 2026, I was accorded the rare opportunity by the Namibian Embassy in…
Meet WU Recent Graduate: Sr. Marlise Du Bruyn – A Nurse by Heart.
By: Stephanus Pombili For Sr. Marlise Du Bruyn, nursing is far more than a profession; it is a calling rooted in faith, compassion, and service. Born and raised in Windhoek, Namibia, her journey to becoming a qualified nurse…