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The Refinery Conversation: Angola or Botswana
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka Namibia and Zambia were offered stakes in the Lobito Refinery by Angola but the Namibian government has not made it public that they are interested or that they will buy a stake. However, it keeps chasing those…
Remembrance of Namibia’s and the World’s First Modern Period Genocide
By: Dwight Links Namibia’s first inaugural commemorative public holiday of the 1904 to 1908 Herero/Nama Genocide took place on Wednesday, 28 May 2025 in Windhoek. The event was attended by foreign mission diplomats and various political, traditional, and national leaders….
From School Dropout to Graduate: How IUM Helped Me Reclaim My Dreams- Tulimo Frans IUM Alumni
By: Stephanus Pombili Fifteen (15) years ago, I found myself at a crossroads. Life’s unpredictable course led me to make the difficult decision to drop out of school. At the time, I believed that I had forfeited my dreams of…
The Struggles of the Unemployed Youth: A Call for Reform in Government Recruitment Practices
By: Hauwa Namukwambi As a recent graduate and a member of Namibia’s growing population of unemployed youth, I speak on behalf of countless young job seekers who face long-standing obstacles when applying for government vacancies. For years, the recruitment system…
Building An Oil Refinery Could Be a Fine Idea
By: John Steytler Economic collaboration between Namibia and Botswana has the potential to reshape the regional energy landscape. Recently, President Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of Namibia and President Duma Boko of Botswana met to discuss critical economic initiatives. One of the…
Namibia Ranks 96th in the Global Frontier Technologies Readiness Index
By: Dwight Links Namibia is placed at position 96 out of 181 countries that have been measured in the 2025 Technology and Innovation Report of the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The index takes into account…
Bring Justice and Peace to Communities – Nandi-Ndaitwah Urge Police Force
By: Loise Shiimi President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah urged the Namibian Police Force, along with all stakeholders in the criminal justice system, to work tirelessly and vigorously to ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice and that peace is restored…
A Force to Be Reckoned With – An Institution Dedicated to the Future of Its People
By: Stephanus Pombili The International University of Management (IUM) stands today not merely as an academic institution, but as a monumental symbol of vision, resilience, and transformative leadership. At the heart of this success story lies a name that deserves…
Standing Committee Rules Basic Income Grant a Success in Namibia
By: Dwight Links A standing committee on Health, Social Welfare, and Labour Affairs of the National Council released their report on the impact of the 2008/2009 basic income grant pilot project that was conducted in the Otjivero-Omitara area. …
73.3% of 2025 IUM Graduates are female
By: Joseph Jeremiah and Patemoshela Lukolo The International University of Management (IUM) held its Winter Convocation on May 22, 2025, at the Windhoek Country Club Resort, graduating 2,501 to the market. The event marks the commencement of…