Youth are the largest segment of the population; they are able-bodied to do the jobs efficiently and on time, with fresh brains to think critically and find solutions to problems that lie in their way.
Year: 2024
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Opinion – Reform, unification in politically- mature times
Namibia is a small country, with many people vying for leadership positions only for selfish reasons. Everyone wants a piece of cake, and if you play your cards well politically, you may get it without having to meet any qualifications at all.
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Letter – Use anti-gay energy to eradicate unemployment
The only thing that I know is I know nothing (Socrates). Some may say I am concerned about things that are none of my business, or that I want to solve the world’s problems.
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Editorial – Crime burning Namibia
Back in 2022, the government proposed changes to the Combating of Rape Act to increase the minimum sentencing of perpetrators for up to 20 years in prison from the current 10 years to 15 years.
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Know your civil servant – Inside an occupational therapist’s day
Patricia Pretorius works as an occupational therapist (OT) at Windhoek Central Hospital.
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Healthcare’s procurement Achilles heel…as Namibia battles drug shortages
The health ministry has confirmed a shortage of medicine and drugs at public hospitals, a situation that has left patients distressed, in limbo, and some at the mercy of private health facilities.
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Namibia trumpets food security
President Nangolo Mbumba says Namibia is ready to play its part in the African continent’s quest to achieve food sovereignty.
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Walvis suspends two managers
The Walvis Bay Town Council on Wednesday suspended its finance manager Frans !Gonteb and credit control general manager Johanna Shidute, amidst the ongoing RedForce saga.
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NCAA: Westair operations above board
Following a plane crash in Windhoek last week, the Namibian aviation industry has come under serious scrutiny, particularly the oversight role played by the Namibia Civil Aviation Authority.