Current oil market dynamics, where demand and supply are out of sync and an oil price super-cycle lasts for the short- to medium-term, place the Namibian government in a better bargaining position to increase its take of 10% in resource projects to a higher level. This is a recommendation from a report released this week by local stock brokerage Simonis Storm Securities (SSS).
Opinion – Effects of teenage pregnancy on the education system
The increase in teenage pregnancy each year, especially in Namibia, has become a topic of serious concern for the nation.
Opinion – Customer service at Namibia-Zambia border posts
The border post between Namibia and Zambia at Wenela in Katima Mulilo was closed during the occupation of the racist South African Government.
Opinion – Don’t turn Nam into guinea pig for phosphate mining
We are writing to you once again regarding the ongoing attempts to push Namibia towards the acceptance of the highly controversial marine phosphate mining project as proposed by Namibia Marine Phosphates (Pty) Ltd and supported by Dr Chris Brown, CEO of the Chamber of the Environment.
Opinion – Legal position on sexual intercourse without consent in marriage
This article is prompted by the current debate in the print, electronic and public domain as to whether or not sexual intercourse without consent in marriage can be regarded as rape.
Opinion – The colonial crime, the Revolution of 1989 and the future of a united Namibia
Namibians should not lose sight of the fact that the revolution of 1989 was about dismantling the evil infrastructure of Apartheid and colonialism.
Letter – Sponsors of civil disobedience should co-own governance shortcomings
It is true that the President is assisted in the execution of his functions by members of the Cabinet, whom he appoints and delegates, but delegation does not mean abdication of responsibility.
Letter – NDF job requirement not pretty
The job requirement of vaccination for Covid-19 is a big barrier for many applicants.
Editorial – NDF recruitment not for everyone
The whole brouhaha around the recruitment of 1 500 cadets for the Namibia Defence Force again reminded us of the destructive power of the keyboard activists who would not last a day as a soldier.
Know your civil servant – Serving comes naturally
Her meteoric rise at her former employer, a leading multinational in the global financial sector, attests to her professional prowess.









