A Conversation with an acquaintance recently left me thinking about how easily we have normalised sharing other people’s pain. She told me about someone who learned of a family member’s death through a WhatsApp status. Imagine discovering such devastating news…
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Over The past month I have read, with growing frustration, a string of letters and opinion pieces condemning the government’s plan to launch a new national airline. Almost every one leans on the same argument: Air Namibia lost money, therefore…
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I Wish to express my deep concern regarding the pressure university students face during examination periods in Namibia. My concern is not to accuse any particular institution of deliberately disadvantaging its students, nor am I suggesting that the Namibia University…
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There May be a much larger economic cost to Fishrot than the money allegedly stolen or diverted from Namibia’s fishing industry. I am wondering whether anyone has tried to quantify the damage done to Namibia’s international financial reputation – and,…
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When former agriculture minister Calle Schlettwein visited Namib Mills some years ago, he uncovered a truth that should have startled the nation: Namibia does not produce a single grain of sugar. Our beloved Marathon Sugar brand is packaged locally, but…
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As the Namibian HIV Clinicians Society, we would like to comment on the envisaged withdrawal of the United States’ President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (Pepfar) by the end of 2027. This impacts the goal of ending the HIV epidemic,…
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When analysing economic challenges as an engineer, every persistent market inefficiency looks like a broken system waiting for optimised architecture. In Namibia, one of our most critical system failures is happening on our streets and in local communities. Across Windhoek,…
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Namibia’s development rests on the strength of its communities, yet many constituencies still struggle with limited funding for infrastructure, public services and local economic growth. The central government has a vital role to play, but it should not be the…
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A few years ago, I was one of the young Namibians who left. I lived and worked overseas, travelled through different parts of the world and experienced what life looks like outside our small community. I would encourage every young…
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A bruised lip tells a story of violence, yet not every form of abuse is marked by a punch or a kick. Some abusers leave scars that are not visible. When conversations around domestic violence arise, physical assault is often…
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The rapid establishment of new nursing campuses countrywide is a double-edged sword. While it is good news for youth employment and brings higher education closer to home, we must also question if we are attracting the right people. Nursing is…
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In Windhoek, many many residents now pay rents nearly equal to mortgage repayments, with rental costs taking up 30% to 50% of household income. This leaves little for essentials like food, transport, and school fees. Windhoek’s population is around 486…
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