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 […]
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 […]
THE MAN, THE LEADER, THE LEGACY
THE MAN, THE LEADER, THE LEGACY I first met Sam Nujoma in Lusaka in 1974, along with a number of young Namibians who had left the country to join the fight for freedom. Like many others, I had known of him from a young age—his name was already deeply woven into the consciousness of those […]
HONOURING NAMIBIA’S FOUNDING FATHER
HONOURING NAMIBIA’S FOUNDING FATHER On 8 February, we received the message that our Founding Father, Dr Sam Nujoma, passed on at the age of 95. The 9th of February is also the day that the constitution was adopted 35 years ago. I first heard of Sam Nujoma in my early school days. It was a […]
A NATION’S JOURNEY
A NATION’S JOURNEY Reflecting on the Legacy of Dr Sam Nujoma I join the rest of the country as we mourn and pay homage to our founding president, Dr Sam Nujoma, who died on 8 February 2025 at the age of 95. My memories of Dr Nujoma are clouded by time and my youthfulness during […]