A TRIBUTE TO TATEKULU SAM NUJOMA
A TRIBUTE TO TATEKULU SAM NUJOMA I first heard the name of Tatekulu Sam Nujoma through the voices of a group of men singing: Sem okaNauyom’ omungandjela (Sam Nujoma from Ongandjera)Ta keya take ya take uya shito (He surely will return)Ta keya katy’eepena ndokushanga (He will bring pens to write with)Ta keya katy’eembuke ndokulesha (He […]
REMEMBERING SAM NUJOMA: A VISIONARY LEADER AND MENTOR
REMEMBERING SAM NUJOMA: A VISIONARY LEADER AND MENTOR Dr. Nujoma inspired me greatly when it came to visionary leadership—seeing possibilities beyond the ordinary, believing in a vision, and working to make it a reality instead of merely dreaming about it. Having grown up in Grootfontein, which housed the biggest army bastion at the time, we […]
IN THE SKIES WITH A STATESMAN
IN THE SKIES WITH A STATESMAN My Journey with President Sam Nujoma Ronel van Vuuren served as the dedicated flight attendant to His Excellency Dr. Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma for nearly the entirety of his presidency, spanning 15 years and three terms. In her role, she witnessed firsthand the warmth, humility, and unwavering kindness of Namibia’s […]
TRUMP’S TARIFFS: A NEW STORM FOR SOUTH AFRICA’S ECONOMY
TRUMP’S TARIFFS: A NEW STORM FOR SOUTH AFRICA’S ECONOMY The imposition of tariffs by former President Donald Trump, particularly the 25% duties on imports from Mexico and Canada and the 10% tariff on Chinese goods, has raised significant concerns about the broader economic implications, especially for emerging markets like South Africa. As these tariffs disrupt […]
GUARDIANS OF THE SCALES
GUARDIANS OF THE SCALES Research and collaboration in the fight to Save the Pangolin When the sun sets over Namibia’s vast landscapes, a secretive creature emerges from its burrow. Covered in scales that glisten under the moonlight, it moves with careful precision, seeking out a meal of termites. This is the pangolin – one of […]
NAVIGATING THE SKIES OF SUPPORT
NAVIGATING THE SKIES OF SUPPORT UNAM Medical Students Soar with Psychosocial Assistance In an inspiring collaboration, Debmarine Namibia teamed up with the University of Namibia (UNAM) to provide critical psychosocial support for fifth-year medical students at the Faculty of Health Sciences. This partnership emphasises the importance of mental well- being, particularly during the demanding final […]
A LEGACY OF VISION AND UNITY
A LEGACY OF VISION AND UNITY My Reflections on H.E. Dr Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma The passing of H.E. Dr Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma, the Founding President of the Republic of Namibia and Father of the Nation, marks the end of an era. A towering figure in our history, he was a leader of unwavering resolve, a […]
THE LEGACY OF NAMIBIA’S FOUNDING FATHER
THE LEGACY OF NAMIBIA’S FOUNDING FATHER “As founding president, His Excellency Dr Sam Nujoma provided maximum leadership to our nation and spared no effort to motivate each and every Namibian to build a country that would stand tall and proud among the nations of the world.” – President Nangolo Mbumba The 8th of February will […]
A MISSION TO SAVE YOUNG HEARTS
A MISSION TO SAVE YOUNG HEARTS Namibia National Children Hearts Trust: Giving Hope, Saving Lives Every child deserves the chance to run, laugh and grow without the burden of heart disease. Yet, in Namibia, hundreds of children are born each year with congenital heart defects that threaten their futures. The Namibia National Children’s Heart Trust […]
AT THE HEART OF IT ALL
AT THE HEART OF IT ALL A mere 37 years after the Wright brothers flew for the first time in 1903, my grandfather, Capt. Frank Wood, flew for the first time. Serving as a fighter pilot in World War 2 and later joined South African Airways as one of the very first Captains of the […]