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Namibia Ranks 4th in Continental Lifelong Learning
By: Dwight Links Namibia ranks the fourth-highest on the continent for having participation in formal, non-formal and informal education and training. This ranking was extrapolated from the World of Work report, where a Sustainable Development Goal indicator measures how…
Restraint Alone Cannot Deliver Fiscal Improvement
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala The country’s Prime Minister has conceded that expenditure restraint and strict prudence will not bring about fiscal improvement if there is no strong economic growth and public investment in public infrastructure. Elijah Ngurare made this…
Africa Must Connect its Fragmented Trade Infrastructure
By: David Shoombe The president of the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), Samaila Zubairu, states that in championing the continental developmental agenda, African infrastructure must be linked and coordinated to allow smooth trade and development. “Infrastructure must be approached…
Demystifying Advanced Subsidiary Levels
By: Dwight Links There is still a degree of misunderstanding and lack of knowledge from parents and guardians of thousands of young Namibians regarding various secondary education systems in the country. These are the sentiments of Eva-Panduleni Beukes,…
Regulating Climate and Supplying 70% of Earth’s Oxygen: The Mighty Roles of Oceans
By: Dwight Links Producing 70% of the Earth’s oxygen, covering more than 70% of the Earth’s surface, holding 96% of all water on the planet, and regulating the Earth’s climate; beyond such roles, the ocean also supports economic…
Parliament Bemoans Lack of Researchers
The Chairperson of the National Council Standing Committees, Lukas S. Muha, has stated that there is a lack of Parliamentary researchers at the National Council. During the annual Planning and Budgeting Session for 2026/2027, Muha explained that researchers, legal…
Strong Social Dialogue Institutions to Govern AI and Algorithmic Management
The challenges AI presents for rights, employment, social protection, social dialogue, and widening digital divides require the full attention of the International Labour Organisation. This was reiterated by the Minister of Justice and Labour Relations, Wise Immanuel, at the…
6.9 million Chickens Slaughtered in April, 12.3% Annual Increase
Year‐to‐date, chicken marketing reached 6.9 million head in April 2026, reflecting a 12.3% increase compared with 6.1million head marketed during the corresponding 2025 period. Over the same period, egg marketing totalled 41.9 million units, marking a 27.5% expansion. According…
Why Does a N$1 Million Car Get Paid off in 5 Years, but a N$1 million House Takes 20 to 30 Years?
Dr.Ester Kali The answer is simpler than most people think: affordability. A household doesn’t only need a house. It also needs transport, furniture, school fees, medical aid, insurance, food, and a dozen other things that don’t pause just…
Sossusvlei Belongs to Every Namibian
By: Gerhard Van Der Merwe, Property Development Specialist & Lawyer | Passionate about Namibian Tourism So, when the Ministry decided to limit the 5km stretch between the Sossusvlei and Deadvlei parking areas to a single concessionaire, the tourism industry got…