Culture is a way of life. It includes our languages, food, clothing, music, dance, stories, beliefs, and values. It is passed from parents to children and teaches us where we come from. For the Namibian youth, culture is not just…

I am deeply concerned about the state of discipline in some of our schools and the growing challenges facing Namibia’s education system. Recent incidents highlight rising misconduct and question the effectiveness of current disciplinary measures. On 16 January 2025, The…

The former president of the United States, Barack Obama, once said the boy child may walk through storms unseen, carrying wounds hidden behind silence and pride. Despite neglect, he must resist becoming a prisoner of bitterness and destruction. Society must…

The church cannot escape its task to take on ethical responsibility and consciously deal with a morally and politically sick society. This observation by the late Gerhard Tötemeyer in his book ‘Church and State in Namibia: A Critical Review’ highlights…

Namibia is producing thousands of graduates every year, yet many young people continue struggling to secure meaningful employment after completing their studies. Universities are successfully equipping students with academic qualifications, but the transition from education to employment remains one of…

I am writing as a concerned Namibian youth and as an applicant in the ongoing 2025 NDF recruitment process. I wish to raise an important issue that affects many young people across the country: The current NDF recruitment requirements focus…

My educational journey has never been a straight path. It has been shaped by setbacks, resilience, faith and purpose. As I graduate this month from the University of Namibia with an honours degree in lifelong learning and community education, I…

What on Earth is ‘bare beating’? No, it doesn’t involve klapping a bear, even if Namibia had bears. Nor is it a typo in ‘breast beating’ – about that heated debate on women breast-feeding in public. No, ‘bare beating’ means…

My name is Irja Nghinyemwa, and I am writing from Walvis Bay to express my concern about the lack of job attachment and internship opportunities for occupational health and safety students in Namibia. Many companies, especially in construction and mining,…

A recent opinion by Legal Assistance Centre researcher Dianne Hubbard, published by The Namibian, argues that mandatory DNA testing of newborns violates privacy, dignity, and equality. While these concerns deserve weight, the argument overlooks equally vital values: a child’s right…

The transformation of Eneas Peter Nanyemba Road from a local artery into a dual carriageway should be a milestone of progress for Windhoek, yet the current implementation of high, restrictive kerbs suggests a design philosophy that prioritises high-speed transit over…

Dear minister Sanet Steenkamp, let me start by commending your outstanding leadership. Although words are not sufficient to narrate your achievements, they are visible. Before you assumed the role of minister, I saw how you actively brought change to the…