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Hasekiel Johannes On 27 June 2025, the world gathers once again to commemorate World Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSME) Day. This annual event, declared by the United Nations General Assembly in 2017, is more than just a symbolic occasion. It is a global call to recognise the indispensable role of MSMEs in job creation, economic growth, innovation, and sustainable development. For Namibia, a nation forged in unity and freedom since its independence in 1990, this day carries particular resonance as we reflect on our journey and the ongoing work to empower local enterprises. As a proud member of the…

Mufaro Nesongano Letting go is hard. Whether in life or leadership, most of us wrestle with it. We hold on to stories, memories, and familiar ways of doing things, especially when those things once brought us success or comfort. But there comes a time when we must recognise that what once helped us grow might now be holding us back. As someone who has spent more than two decades in media, public relations and strategic communication, I have come to appreciate the power of storytelling not just outwardly, but inwardly too. A recent conversation with a friend made me reflect…

JOSEF KEFAS SHEEHAMA It's uncertain if Iran will attempt to close the Strait of Hormuz, which ship 20-25% of the global oil.  The closure of the Strait of Hormuz would have an immediate impact on global oil prices, potentially leading to significant global economic crises. According to energy experts, the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway that connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, is critical for global oil trade and security. Its strategic importance arises from its role as the key conduit for oil and gas exports from major Middle Eastern exporters to…

As thousands of Namibian learners prepare to transition from high school to university, the excitement of choosing an academic path is often accompanied by the risk of falling into traps set by unaccredited and questionable institutions.Over the past few years, there has been a worrying rise in mushrooming colleges and so-called universities that operate without proper accreditation, offering qualifications that are ultimately worthless in the job market. It is crucial that learners, parents, and guardians become vigilant and informed to avoid wasting time, money, and dreams on institutions run by opportunistic scammers. Accreditation is not just a bureaucratic formality, it…

PAUL T. SHIPALE (with inputs by Folito Nghitongovali Diawara Gaspar) ABSTRACT On 16 June 2025, the Day of the African Child, we are reminded of the profound legacy of linguistic and cultural suppression endured by generations of African children. This article draws methodologically on Cheikh Anta Diop’s interdisciplinary framework, integrating linguistics, historical reconstruction, and cultural analysis as indispensable tools of epistemic decolonization and African renaissance. The goal is not only scholarly clarification but, more profoundly, the unwavering affirmation of Africa’s sovereign intellectual heritage and a fervent call for the immediate and comprehensive internalization and institutionalization of our indigenous languages as…