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Public healthcare is one of those topics that touches everyone at some point in life. Whether you have visited a clinic for a minor flu or accompanied a family member to a hospital, the experience stays with you. For many young Namibians, the state of public healthcare is a reflection of the broader challenges the nation faces — from inequality to resource shortages to the quiet heroism of health workers who keep showing up. It is a system filled with contradictions: frustration and hope, neglect and compassion, struggle and survival. Healthcare does not exist in isolation. It often mirrors the…

Debt is the quiet shadow that follows so many of us through adulthood. It lurks behind paydays, hides in bank statements and sometimes finds its way into our conversations with the same unease as a confession. For young Namibians especially, debt has become a shared experience. Student loans, clothing accounts, microloans, car instalments or the quiet borrowing from a friend at month's end – it is woven into how we survive, build and sometimes struggle. Yet the real question is not whether we owe money, but how to manage debt without losing our sanity in the process. The hardest part…

In today’s world, being connected to the internet is as essential as having electricity or water. It is how we work, study, communicate and even dream. For young Namibians, internet access is not a luxury anymore. It is a bridge to opportunity. Yet every month, the cost of data stands as a wall between that bridge and the people who need it most. This reality raises a question that is becoming louder across the world: should internet access be treated as a basic human right, and if so, why is it still so expensive for those who need it most?…

Social media has become the loudest courtroom in the modern world. A single post can elevate a person to fame or tear their reputation apart. The youth of today live in a digital age where opinions travel faster than facts and where outrage often feels like justice. In Namibia, as in many other places, names have trended on social media for all the wrong reasons. Business owners, influencers and public figures have faced public backlash for bad service, dishonesty, or misconduct. Yet as the lines blur between accountability and destruction, we must ask: are we building a fair society or…

Timbila glamping site There are places that feel like they were waiting for you to arrive. Places that slow your thoughts, steady your heartbeat and remind you that peace still exists beyond phone screens and deadlines. Timbila Glamping Site is one of those places. Tucked quietly in the folds of Namibia’s wild beauty, it offers a kind of escape that is not just physical but spiritual. For young travellers searching for meaning, rest and connection, this hidden gem feels like a rediscovery of what truly matters. Glamping, which is a combination of the words 'glamorous' and 'camping', is the bridge…

Renthia Kaimbi Katima Mulilo Town Council chief executive officer Raphael Liswaniso says he has appealed against his suspension without pay, calling the decision unfair and unclear. He said he submitted an appeal regarding his salary with the council’s administrator. The town council suspended Liswaniso with immediate effect on Tuesday. The suspension follows months of corruption allegations that have surrounded the council, including reports of land-for-vehicle “barter” deals and questionable public-private partnerships. The council said the decision was made to allow investigations to proceed without interference and in line with due process. “That one I have appealed. Why without pay? I…

Justicia Shipena The Chinese ambassador to Namibia, Zhao Weiping, says China supports Namibia’s goal of industrialisation and value addition.  Speaking at his second press meeting of the year at the Chinese Embassy in Windhoek on Wednesday, Weiping said China understands Namibia’s economic aspirations.  Four months ago, speaker of the National Assembly Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila said China can support Namibia in adding value to its natural resources. “On value addition, China fully understands Namibia’s aspiration for industrialisation, modernisation, and value addition, which is very important for your economy. I think as time goes by, you may see more Chinese companies heading in…

Allexer Namundjembo The public has 14 days to submit written comments on new spectrum licence applications and tariff proposals published by the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) in the latest government gazette, no. 8766, dated 23 October 2025. Cran invited public input on two major spectrum licence applications from Loc 8 Mobile (Pty) Ltd and Blue Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd under the Communications Act of 2009. Loc 8 Mobile, a 100% Namibian-owned company, has applied for a licence in the 3350–3400 MHz band with a 50 MHz bandwidth (TDD) to provide mobile services in the Otjozondjupa, Kunene, Oshikoto, Omaheke, Ohangwena…

Justicia Shipena Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security Lucia Iipumbu says the tendency of staff members to tell clients that their documents are waiting for her signature affects her mental health and concentration. Speaking during the workplace mental health and suicide prevention awareness session at the ministry's headquarters in Windhoek on Tuesday, Iipumbu said such actions, though seemingly minor, have serious effects on both staff and leadership well-being. “Do you know that the people you tell that the files are in my office follow me? Whether I’m in China or in Germany, they call me. Imagine you are…