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Legal identity for all: What can Madagascar learn from Namibia?
By: Ibrahim Elghandour Over the past decade, Namibia has built an efficient and accessible home-grown identity management system and achieved near-universal birth and death registration coverage (88% and 94%, respectively). In Madagascar, on the other hand, the coverage of birth…
The Access to Information Act 8 of 2022: A Game Changer or Bureaucratic Hurdle?
By: Anthony Phiri In today’s digital age, the cliche “knowledge is power” resonates more than ever. But how equipped are our public sector institutions to meet the increasing demand for transparent and accessible information? The very inception of the Access…
Global Economic Heading to Breakdown
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama The trajectory of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the Israel war with Hamas heightens concerns about the global economy. These shocks have created uncertainty in the global political economy, weakening the world’s ability to recover from…
How to navigate the rising living expenses
By: Werner Afunde The writer Ryder Carrol wrote, “No matter how bleak or menacing a situation may appear, it does not entirely own us. It can’t take away our freedom to respond, or our power to take action.” This…
Police Suggest More Arrests Likely in Investment Scheme
By: Josefina Lukas THE Namibian police have hinted at the possibility of additional arrests related to an alleged international crypto currency scam that led to the arrest of over 50 Namibians last week. In a sting operation led by…
Rundu Artists Call for Increased Budget at Trade Fair
By:Annakleta Haikera RUNDU-based artists are advocating for fair compensation from the organizers of the upcoming Rundu Trade Fair, citing persistent financial challenges. The sixth edition of the trade fair, themed “Innovation and Investment – Paving the way for Rundu’s revived…
Exploring Namibia’s Oil Opportunity Beyond Discovery
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka THE discovery of oil in Namibia’s waters has ignited tremendous excitement both domestically and internationally, as the nation eagerly awaits the commercial appraisal of these wells. However, amid the buzz and enthusiasm surrounding this significant development,…
Gender Disparities Persist in Namibia’s Farm Ownership
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus WOMEN own only 24% of commercial farms in Namibia, while the remaining 76% are held by men, according to data unveiled by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA). These statistics shed light on the unequal distribution of commercial…
Agri Sector Shows Growth Despite Challenges
By: Hertha Ekandjo and Anna-Liisa Paulus The agriculture sector in Namibia has exhibited notable growth over the years, overcoming challenges such as drought, limited investment, and financial support from the government. The sector holds the potential to significantly reduce…
Spectrum Auction Winners Instructed To Expand 4G Coverage
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus THE successful bidders for radio frequency spectrum in the 703-788 MHz and 790-862 MHz bands, announced last week, have been directed to increase 4G coverage to a minimum of 80% in six regions. This directive comes from…