Imagine Collapsing In Oshakati while visiting family from Windhoek. You’re rushed to the Intermediate Hospital, unconscious and unable to communicate. The doctors there have no idea you’re allergic to penicillin. They don’t know about your heart condition or the medication…

This December, like countless Namibian families, I attempted something that should be straightforward: booking a holiday online. The promise was enticing, attractive discounts for online bookings, and the convenience of securing accommodation from my living room. The reality was anything…

As we close the chapter on 2025, Namibia stands at a remarkable inflection point. Our nation is no longer merely a spectator in the global economy, we are becoming a player. The Orange Basin discoveries have positioned us as a…

The licensing process marks regulatory maturity, not a threat to our digital future The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) recently published Starlink’s telecommunications licence application for public comment in Government Gazette No 8795, a procedural milestone that deserves recognition…

Every year, namibians hear grand announcements. New strategies. Bold plans. Ambitious targets. From green hydrogen to food security, digital transformation to infrastructure development, our government makes commitments that sound promising. Press conferences are held. Documents are launched. Photos are taken.…

As Namibia races towards Vision 2030 with fewer than five years remaining, a critical question demands answers: who exactly is steering our nation’s digital transformation? The architecture of Namibia’s information and communication technology (ICT) governance reveals a puzzling landscape of…

Inefficiency thrives in the shadows, in manual processes, vanishing paper trails, and in unchecked discretion. Namibia’s service delivery gaps continue to undermine public trust and economic growth, yet we hold a powerful, underused tool to reverse this trend: digital transformation.…