Opinions

PAUL T. SHIPALE Given that Theobald Benjamin Dururo Gurirab, better known as Dr. Theo-Ben Gurirab, wasborn on the 23rd of January 1938 amidst the mysteries of the !Oe #gâb mountain, meanderingeast of Okombahe and /Uikrens; the lifeline offered by the #Eseb river that splits /Â/#gomesin two; the alluring Namib desert landscape, just a stone throw away from Usakos; and theremarkable dunes and secrets of the Skeleton Coast, in January 2013, I wrote a piece titled;“Birthday Wishes for Dr. Theo-Ben Gurirab”, in which I narrated how the week was full ofsignificant events to talk about. Chief among those events was the…

Economically, Namibia has for some years now since independence been going through a rough patch. This has been partly due to the administration's own actions, and partly due to the unstable global economic situation.  The ongoing economic headwinds have affected all countries in equal measure, irrespective of any mode of production, including the capitalist or free market one. However, the impact on all countries has not been uniform. By virtue of their differing modes of production, the impact has equally been different. Differing from countries with purely capitalist modes of production, and according to their peculiar characteristics as it may…

John Steytler The President of the Republic of Namibia, His Excellency Dr. Nangolo Mbumba's New Year message to the nation emphasized that 2025 will be the year the country should cement its developmental interventions to become stronger and better for current and future generations. This foresight and clarion call to grow the country socio-economically resonated with me and is in line with the strategic business objectives of the Development Bank of Namibia. Fortunately, after three and half decades of well-thought-out targeted policies, systems, and sound institutions that were developed, Namibia is now positioned to be better after weathering major storms…

Julia Mukusuka Education is one of the most valuable investments you can make in your child’s future. Yet, year after year, many parents find themselves overwhelmed by back-to-school expenses, sometimes resorting to last-minute loans. But what if you could take control now and avoid the financial strain for the next back-to-school? Like any successful growth strategy, financial security begins with intention. Opening a dedicated back-to-school savings account today can set you on the path to a stress-free start in 2026. The key is to start small and remain consistent. Assess your current financialsituation, identify areas where adjustments can be made,…

Sem B.I David Public servants occupy a unique and vital position in any government system. They are the backbone of efficient governance, tasked with serving the people impartially and without bias. Their core duty is to deliver quality services to the public, regardless of political beliefs, affiliations, or backgrounds. For democracy to function effectively, public servants must remain neutral, working collaboratively with all political parties—including opposition members—to ensure smooth service delivery. Unfortunately, we have seen instances where some public servants serve selectively, exhibiting bias and turning away citizens with the weak justification that they did not vote for them, or…