Driving academic excellence, expanding accessibility, and integrating technology, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) are some of the key priorities of the newly-appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Namibian College of Open Learning (NAMCOL).
Dr. Ngepathimo Kadhila was this week introduced as the new sheriff at the College and immediately pledged to introduce new reforms to grow the institution.

Namibia’s coastline spans over 1,500 kilometers, offering some of the richest fishing grounds in the world. Home to unique marine life and key industries such as fishing and offshore diamond mining, the ocean plays a crucial role in the country’s economy and environmental sustainability

For many years, black tax has been a reality for families across Africa. However, its impact on young professionals remains largely unspoken in many households. While financial support within families is a cultural expectation, the emotional and economic toll it takes on the youth is often overlooked.
In an interview with Confidente, Natalia Lucas (29), a recent graduate, shares how being the sole breadwinner in a family of six has affected her mental health, finances, and emotional well-being.

In my life, I have seen Namibia change time and again. I can remember when the liberation struggle brought freedom. As a young teen, I didn’t grasp the true magnitude of this change completely. The recent passing of our Founding Father, Dr. Sam Nujoma, gives one a moment to pause and reflect. A feeling of sadness is the initial and overwhelming feeling; however, as I looked and relived moments in Namibia’s recent history, my chest started to swell with pride.

As women shatter stereotypes in male-dominated fields, young women show their potential. In early computing, women faced a choice: prove their abilities or step aside. Prof. Dr. Anicia Peters, who never saw computing as male-dominated, defied odds, building a career in AI and Human-Computer Interaction, proving women’s leadership in tech.

In a world where miscommunication often derails even the most promising relationships, Marbeline Goagoses-Sabatha’s The Modern Man’s Guide: Cracking the Code on Women and Relationships emerges as a timely, thought-provoking manual. Born from the author’s “deep-seated desire to see couples thrive in happy, fulfilling relationships,” the book tackles the emotional and communicative chasms that plague modern partnerships.

Solange Torres, popularly known as Solange, has been making strides in the entertainment industry, spinning the decks. But her hustle spans beyond the decks, including modelling, producing, and brand ambassadorship for renowned brands, including KFC, Monster Energy, Yango, and Jameson.

Namibia continues to export thousands of livestock on the hoof, with South Africa dominating as the primary destination, raising questions pertaining to the country’s dependence on the neighbour’s feedlot system and the long-term sustainability of its livestock industry.
It has emerged that, in 2024 alone, Namibia exported 172,901 live cattle to South Africa, underscoring the nation’s heavy reliance on its southern neighbour’s well-established feedlot system.
This was revealed by Meat Board Head of Marketing Desmond Cloete in an exclusive interview with Confidente, this week.

Professor Goran Hyden of the University of Cape Town said this: “Turning the despair and pessimism that affect large sectors of the African people into hope and optimist will require from the planners of African development, to re-inspect the premises upon which they have based their planning for national development to date. No one escapes this challenge, there are no short cuts to progress”

The “snail era,” in Namibia, is fast reaching its end. This, if recent statistics from the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) are anything to go by.
CRAN reports that in the last quarter of 2024, postal box usage in Namibia dropped by 35%, whereas the utilization of private bags also fell by 37%.
This decline in post box and private bag usage can be primarily attributed to the widespread adoption of digital communication methods like email and online messaging, leading to a significant decrease in the volume of physical letters being sent through the mail.