Opinions

Hidipo Hamata There are moments in our national life when an ordinary act inside a classroom transforms into something extraordinary for the whole country. One teacher, a woman, a mother, stood before her pupils not with a textbook in hand, but with a song that has since captured our collective imagination. Her initiative — teaching children a song to protect themselves from inappropriate touching and harassment — is more than just a creative method of education. It is a national call to conscience, a mother’s cry for protection, and a teacher’s oath to safeguard the innocence of every child entrusted…

Julius Natangwe Across Namibia, a quiet injustice has become routine: workers supplied by private employment agencies often called labour-hire firms are doing the same work as permanent staff while taking home a fraction of the invoice paid by the client enterprise. In some cases, workers report receiving as little as 30% of the invoiced amount, with the remainder disappearing in the pockets of private employment agencies as mark-ups.  Their complaints aren’t isolated; One of the aims and objectives of The Revolutionary Union (RU), a trade union that I represent reads “6.5 to promote or oppose as the case may be,…

Ester Shafashike In too many corners of our country, the foundations of progress are crumbling. Schools lack proper buildings, and classrooms made of zinc sheets or tents have become the norm. Learners struggle with inadequate materials and science labs that exist only on paper. These conditions not only undermine the quality of education but also rob young minds of the opportunity to thrive. Beyond education, basic services remain out of reach for countless communities. Residents walk long distances to access medical facilities, often navigating deteriorated roads that suffer from poor workmanship. Even when road projects begin, the results are substandard…

Diamond Training Institute Diamond Training Institute proudly recognizes Chef Elizabeth Puleni Taati Isai as the Diamond of the Month for August 2025, honouring her remarkable achievement at the World Chefs Global Chefs Challenge—Africa and Middle East Semi-Finals in Sharjah, where she secured first place. Her victory is a shining moment not only for her career but also for Namibia, as it underscores the nation’s ability to produce world-class talent capable of competing at the highest levels of excellence. Chef Isai’s story is one of perseverance, growth, and an unyielding dedication to her craft. From the early days of her career,…