Africa has always had a voice
When we hear the word democracy, many of us immediately think of elections, political parties, parliaments and the right to vote.
But perhaps we should...
The 80th anniversary of victory in the great patriotic war (1941-1945)
For all peoples of Russia and the former Soviet Union, May 9th marks Victory Day in the Great Patriotic War (1941-1945). Eighty years have...
Editorial: AS Curriculum reform must match classroom reality
Namibia’s move to review the Advanced Subsidiary (AS) level curriculum comes at the right time, but it also forces a difficult question: did the...
Editorial: Honour Geingob through action
As Namibia remembers its third president, Hage Geingob, the country must confront an uncomfortable truth.
A legacy is not protected by speeches, flowers or ceremonial...
Time to erase colonial names
Namibia cannot fully tell its own story while its streets, towns, institutions and public spaces continue to carry names rooted in a colonial past.
The...
Message of condolence to the Kanguuehi and Tjipura clans
Dr. Elia George KaiyamoIt is with profound sorrow that I extend my heartfelt condolences on the passing of comrade Kuzeeko Kangueehi, a revered educator,...
Editorial: Build houses, save rural healthcare
A clinic without nurses is nothing more than a building. Across Namibia, government has invested millions of dollars in constructing clinics to bring healthcare...
Blood behind the freedom
Heroes’ Day is one of those moments when Namibia should stop, take a breath and remember where we came from.
On 26 August, we honour...
Mafwe’s Royal Lusata: Metaphor of Diversity and Unity
Cultural festivals have long served as beacons of identity, continuity, and unity for many communities in Africa and beyond. They provide a platform where...
Who protects the consumer when trust is lost?
The collapse of Wealth Management Solutions (WMS), with reported investor losses estimated at around N$250 million, has once again exposed a painful reality.
Ordinary Namibians...















