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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

A Recent Experience during my lunch break made me reflect on something many working Namibians experience daily: One hour no longer seems to be enough. I found myself sitting in traffic and thinking about how quickly time disappears. I noticed…

The recent announcement by the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) regarding the supply of free Wi-Fi at two state hospitals is actually relevant to the development of Namibia’s health system. How, you may wonder? Let’s begin with Cran’s Universal…

The proposal to use pedestrian bridges rather than speed humps to make crossings of the B1 safer is worth supporting. However, pedestrian bridges introduce another safety question that should be considered from the outset: the safety of pedestrians while on…

Our universities should be the guardians of knowledge and culture. Instead, they are becoming the place where Oshikwanyama is being quietly destroyed. In some Oshikwanyama and Oshindonga classes, lecturers are teaching the entire course in Oshindonga or in Oshikwanyama. This…

Domestic workers, cleaners, security guards, labourers and nannies are essential to our economy, yet they frequently face exploitation and abuse that leaves them economically vulnerable, physically unsafe, and socially marginalised. Workers who keep our streets clean and our homes running…

Dear Namibian men, masculinity does not mean you should suffer alone, or that you should neglect your feelings and emotions. Being a man does not mean you shouldn’t seek help or talk about your problems. Masculinity means showing up and…