Category: Opinion
Are You a Teacher? Don’t Remain Stagnant at BETD: Advance with a Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education (NQA Level 8) at Welwitchia University
By: Stephanus Pombili Many teachers today encounter significant challenges when attempting to further their studies. The beginning of the academic year, particularly January, is often financially strenuous, as it coincides with back-to-school obligations such as purchasing uniforms, groceries,…
Red Meat Diplomacy: Why Namibia Must Treat Cattle Like Crops
By: Albertus Aochamub In her 2026 State of the Nation Address, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah reaffirmed the centrality of value addition to Namibia’s economic future. The livestock sector: Supports around 70% of livelihoods Sustains over 57,000 jobs across the…
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…
“War, Huh, What is It Good For?”
By: Gerhard van der Merwe Edwin Starr said it best: “War, huh, what is it good for?” Absolutely nothing. And it’s tempting to want to “choose a team” and argue who is right or who is…
Regulate to Enable Not to Stifle
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka If you live in the capital city, Windhoek, you will know that it only rains early in the morning when you need to go to work or school. It will stop around 9h00 and then…
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–place ranking…
Africa’s Resource Paradox
By: Peneyambeko Jonas Namibia’s recent revelation that the country earned N$1.4 billion in royalties from over N$64 billion worth of exported raw materials has reignited debate about whether resource-rich African nations are truly benefitting from their natural wealth….
Welwitchia University: A Story of Women’s Excellence. Study at WU
By: Stephanus Pombili In a world where women were once systematically disadvantaged, Namibia reflects a broader African story of resilience, progress, and transformation. From the coastal city of Walvis Bay to the mountainous capital of Windhoek, from…
Namibia’s Beef Crossroads: Ship Live or Build Value?
By: Albertus Aochamub Namibia’s livestock sector finds itself at a familiar but critical crossroads. The emergence of live cattle exports to Mauritius, reportedly around 3,000 slaughter-ready animals every 40 days, has reignited a long-standing debate: should we prioritise immediate…
Namibia’s Oil: Mastering Our Resources for a Sovereign Future
By: Veronique Herman Namibia stands at the threshold of a transformative era. The recent, significant oil and gas discoveries in the Orange Basin have done more than identify vast natural resources; they have ignited a vital national conversation…