Editorials and analysis, clearly labeled.
An opinion piece argues that Walvis Bay's significance lies not in the port itself but in control over maritime trade routes and the geopolitical power that grants—a principle South Africa understood when it retained sovereignty for four years after Namibia's 1990 independence.
22 min ago · Windhoek Observer →
An opinion piece argues that Walvis Bay's significance lies not in the port itself but in control over maritime trade routes and the geopolitical power that grants—a principle South Africa understood when it retained sovereignty for four years after Namibia's 1990 independence.
22 min ago · Windhoek Observer →
An editorial argues that allegations that Otjiwarongo Municipality CEO Mberipura Hifitikeko received a housing allowance while occupying government accommodation must be transparently and independently investigated, not treated as administrative matters, since government policy bars officials from receiving both benefits simultaneously.
21 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
An opinion piece argues that Namibia's development will be determined not by mineral exports but by how it uses them to transition from a resource-based to an industrial economy, citing President Nandi-Ndaitwah's strategic choice to visit Guangdong and Sichuan as signals of intent to learn from China's industrial and agricultural development experience.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece argues that some Namibian parents automatically blame teachers when children are disciplined or perform poorly, without seeking facts, and that this undermines accountability and harms children's education. The writer contends that supporting children should include holding them accountable rather than shielding them from consequences.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece criticizes the 8th parliament for adjourning without passing any bills, including overdue legislation such as a land bill and mental health bill, arguing that MPs spend excessive time on questions rather than deliberating laws needed to fulfill voter mandates.
21 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An opinion piece argues that Namibia's extensive road network, while valuable, does not guarantee mobility for all citizens. The real measure of a successful transport system is whether people can move efficiently, safely, affordably, and reliably between homes, workplaces, schools, hospitals, and services.
21 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An opinion piece argues that while Namibia has built an extensive road network, a truly successful transport system must ensure people can move efficiently, safely, affordably, and reliably between homes, workplaces, schools, hospitals, and public services. For many Namibians, particularly those in expanding urban areas, daily commuting remains expensive, unpredictable, and time-consuming.
21 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An opinion piece argues that while Namibia celebrates Black economic success stories, white farmers continue to dominate ownership of commercial agricultural land, raising questions about whether the economy's underlying structure has genuinely transformed or merely produced isolated exceptions.
20 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An opinion piece argues that the future of branding belongs not to the loudest brands but to those that use artificial intelligence to think smarter—understanding customer behaviour, analysing feedback, and improving service rather than simply automating more content creation.
20 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An opinion piece compares school feeding programmes in Botswana—which provide balanced, consistent meals throughout the day—with Namibia's struggling feeding programmes, and calls on the Namibian education minister to study Botswana's system.
18 July 2026 · The Namibian →
A Namibian Sun opinion column draws parallels between Paulus Noa's twenty-year tenure leading the Anti-Corruption Commission and the biblical Noah, comparing the building's ark-like appearance and the challenge of warning society about corruption that many refuse to acknowledge.
18 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
African Public Relations Association president Arik Karani told the 2026 Effective Communicators Conference in Swakopmund that Africa must take control of its narrative instead of allowing others to portray the continent through stories of conflict, poverty and disaster, and that communication is a strategic leadership tool for building confidence and truthful stories.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The African Public Relations Association president told communicators at Swakopmund's 2026 Effective Communicators Conference that Africa must tell its own stories to counter negative portrayals, emphasizing that poor communication allows rumours to shape public opinion and that speed and credibility are essential in the digital age.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece argues that Namibian students' access to financial assistance should not be determined by whether their accredited institution is publicly or privately owned, yet notes that government must ensure funds are directed toward quality education and national priorities.
17 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An opinion piece argues that access to financial assistance from NSFAF should not depend on whether a student attends a public or private accredited institution, though full funding of all private universities raises concerns about public funds and quality control.
17 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →