The slogan of the National Youth Council (NYC) of Namibia – ‘Youth Moving With the Nation’ – is inspiring. It promises a generation actively participating in shaping Namibia’s future. Yet, in the aftermath of its chaotic general assembly at Swakopmund…

For generations, namibia’s economic story has been told through the language of extraction. Our diamonds have dazzled global markets, our uranium has powered international industries, and recent offshore oil discoveries have created hopes of future prosperity. When Namibia speaks about…

Every day, motorists who stop at traffic lights in Windhoek, Walvis Bay, Swakopmund, Oshakati, Rundu and other Namibian towns are approached by children asking for money.The same scenes unfold outside shopping malls, supermarkets, shebeens and fuel stations. For many Namibians,…

The prime minister’s decision to establish a task force to review executive remuneration in state-owned enterprises (SOEs) is a welcome step towards greater accountability and responsible use of public funds. Executive salaries should be scrutinised, particularly where they appear disconnected…