At the Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme, we aim to write a weekly mini-series, covering key national topics, that are at the fore of the Green Hydrogen Industry in Namibia, which will be transformational for the country and most importantly its citizens. We have already seen success stories of students receiving bursaries, the start of local...
In the intricate realm of education, the disconcerting transformation of venerable schools into mere shadows of their former selves demands our undivided attention. This concerning regression, encompassing academic decline, setbacks in sport performance, and inefficiencies in administration, urges us to closely examine the roles of leadership at various echelons, from regional directors to school principals....
Minister of Mines and Energy Tom Alweendo has lauded the late President Hage Geingob’s leadership, especially his focus on economic development. Alweendo said Geingob had a creative economic mind, especially in turbulent times, as he firmly believed in Namibia’s ability to be prosperous. “When our economic potential looked bleak, he believed that with creativity, the...
Agapitus Hausiku, the director of OutRight Namibia, says the decision by Pope Francis to allow priests to bless same-sex marriages is a welcome development for the more than 480 000 Roman Catholics in the country. The figure is based on statistics from 2020. The ruling, endorsed by the pontiff, permits blessings as long as they...
Lionel Messi has been named Time magazine’s “Athlete of the Year” for 2023 after a trailblazing season marked by an eighth Ballon d’Or award and his ground-breaking move to Major League Soccer’s Inter Miami. Time said the Argentine superstar had already had a transformative impact on the American sporting landscape, which has been historically slow...
Ohlthaver and List (O&L) Group executive chairperson Sven Thieme was awarded the international executive chairman of the year award by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP). He received the award at the weekend in Times Square, New York. The coveted accolade, which recognises exceptional leadership, innovation and dedication to excellence, was presented to Thieme...
The International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) a revered organization committed to identifying and honouring top professionals on a global scale, awarded Michelle McLean, A Lifetime Achievement Award, and inducted to the Hall of Fame, for her philanthropy work with the Michelle McLean Children Trust and her entrepreneurship, as well as representing Namibia. “I am...
By Megan Knight, via TheConversation Social media platforms are a great source of information and entertainment. They also help us to maintain contact with friends and family. But social media can also – and has, often – become a toxic environment for spreading disinformation, hatred and conflict. Most people can’t or don’t want to opt out of social...
The Editors’ Forum of Namibia (EFN), after proudly partnering with First National Bank (FNB) Namibia as the platinum sponsor, is gearing up for this year’s journalism awards ceremony, set to take place on October 19, at the picturesque Droombos. This grand event, inspired by the legacy of the Pulitzer Prize, promises to captivate the minds...
This week Rene Werner, chairman of Poultry Producer Association (PPA) talks about the current bird flu outbreak in South Africa and its possible impact on Namibia since Namibia has banned imports from its southern neighbor. South Africa is currently experiencing an outbreak of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in commercial poultry. Werner pointed out...