Copyright is the right that vests in a holder regarding original work, enabling them to prevent unsolicited copying. This means a copyright holder has an exclusive right to authorise the copying of their work. However, copyright infringement has become the…

While the rest of the world cheers for the fourth Industrial Revolution, Namibia seems to be sprinting toward a finish line we haven’t even built the track for. Recently, there has been a loud push for the roll-out of 5G…

The government’s intention to introduce universal free health coverage and make it comparable to the standards of Namibia’s private healthcare sector is a bold and politically attractive promise. At its core, the idea is simple: No Namibian should be denied…

It is very difficult to break founding president Sam Nujoma’s good record. Of all the leadership we have had thus far in Namibia, only Nujoma’s leadership stands out, and by the look of things, only president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s leadership may…

I write this letter with a heavy heart following the painful and shocking killing of prosecutor Justine Shiweda. I did not know her personally, but as a Namibian, I am deeply hurt by her death. No one deserves to die…

Windhoek motorists are rightly outraged. The city’s recent rollout of a cashless parking system, requiring payment via parking or bank cards only, has sparked confusion and widespread frustration. What was presented as modernisation has instead exposed a deeper problem: When…

I RECENTLY WATCHED an episode of ‘In the Community’ on our national broadcaster, with Elago Shitaatala. This particular episode featured the fine showcasing of the Otjimbele Agricultural Project in our very own Omusati region. While watching, I could not help…

DECEMBER 2025 BRINGS festive cheer to many Namibian homes. Tables are filled with delicious meals, fresh produce and seasonal delicacies, creating an image of abundance and comfort. Yet behind this festive display lies an uncomfortable truth. Nearly 90% of the…

WINDHOEK RECENTLY EXPERIENCED a wave of street crimes, particularly robberies, muggings, vehicle break-ins, home invasions and everyday snatchings. For weeks, social media was busy with talks of the certain cars terrorising and harassing unsuspecting people, particularly women, in the early…

Every year, thousands of young Namibians graduate full of hope, yet many end up in long queues of unemployment. These graduates face a lack of opportunities and experience, leading to mental health concerns due to prolonged joblessness. Organisations complain they…

The letter by Andreas Peltzer, published in The Namibian last Friday (5 December 2025) under the headline ‘Genocide: What about other groups? A rejoinder’, was in bad taste and struck a raw nerve, given the sensitivity of the matter. Most…