In the words of my favourite female literary writer Buchi Emecheta, I too like to tell people who ask me about my stance on feminism that I am a feminist with a small f. Reading ‘In the Ditch’ (1979) is a great start to understand her work. The debate on whether I am a feminist...
In today’s interconnected world, social media has become an integral part of our daily lives. From sharing selfies on Instagram to posting thoughts on Twitter, these platforms have revolutionised how we communicate and express ourselves. However, while some societies leverage social media for meaningful discourse and innovation, others remain ensnared in a look-at-me culture that misses the...
Pricilla Mukokobi Heather Erdmann Maria Beukes, a retiree, discovered a newfound passion in hat-making. Her journey into the world of millinery began unexpectedly while attending a wedding planner course in Johannesburg. Beukes (54) said business is good, and she is able to make a living through Ladyee hats. “I was intrigued by the hat-making course...
Capricorn Group Limited released its 2024 Social Value Report, which highlights the institution’s ongoing commitment to empowering and supporting communities across Namibia and Botswana. This report precedes the release of the group’s integrated annual report and annual financial results for this year, which will be released on 12 September 2024. This year’s report showcased the...
Ready… The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT), in partnership with its sponsors, will host the eighth National Information and Communication Technology (ICT) summit under the theme: “Building Resilience to ‘Adopt or Die’ in the Era of Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence (AI)”. The summit will be held from 9-11 September 2024 at the...
On 30 September this year, the Determination on the Conduct of Electronic Fund Transfers within the National Payment System, also known as PSD-9, will become effective. In addition, the directive on the speed and user fees and charges of the Common Monetary Area (CMA) transactions, also known as PSDIR-9 will become effective. In a statement...
Alarm has reverberated around the world following the adoption of the draft United Nations (UN) convention on cybercrime in early August 2024 by the Ad Hoc Committee of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) specifically created to draft such a treaty. What is fuelling the alarm within the global human rights community is the fact that the...
In a recent announcement, Bank of Namibia governor Johannes !Gawaxab reported a significant increase in capital outflow from Namibia, with N$14.2 billion leaving the country betweenJanuary and August 2024. This marks a sharp rise from the N$10.6 billion recorded during the same period in 2023, reflecting a N$3.6 billion increase in net outflows. The governor...
Definitionally, land reform entails and/or encompasses a purposeful drive championed by the State, through its machinery, in addressing historical injustices with restorative measures. This would, therefore, mean the land reform programme must have ingredients of restitution and statutory restoration of rights unto land. Central to this will be premised on the natural recognition of historical...
As we approach October 2024, Namibian farmers and farmworkers are gearing up for the start of the summer crop season. This period marks the beginning of land preparation and planting activities for staple crops such as maize, pearl millet (mahangu), sorghum, groundnuts and other legumes. Much like our neighbours in Southern Africa, the timing of...