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U.S.-Japan Alliance Deepens Strategic Cooperation for Regional Stability
By Staff Reporter The United States hosted Japan for an Extended Deterrence Dialogue (EDD) at the State Department in Washington, D.C., on February 18, 2026. The U.S. delegation was co-chaired by the Departments of State and Defense; Japan’s delegation was co-chaired by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Defense. The delegations included participants…
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OPM Managers Elevate Strategic Leadership, Resilience in Team-Building
By Staff Reporter On Monday, managers from the Office of the Prime Minister, led by Executive Director, Ms. Gladice Pickering, gathered at Little Jamaica near Windhoek to strengthen resilience, psychological safety, and strategic leadership through facilitated team-building sessions. The event brought together senior managers for a full-day engagement designed to enhance teamwork, promote people-centred leadership,…
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African Export-Import Bank Dumps Fitch After Controversial Downgrade
By Dr. Macharia Kihuro In a recent public statement, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) announced it would terminate its credit rating relationship with Fitch Ratings. The rationale for this decision was particularly striking. The bank attributed the move to its “firm belief that the credit rating exercise no longer reflects a good understanding of the…
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Former Caprivi Prisoner Mwilima Dies at 70, Weeks After Prison Release
By Staff Reporter Mr. Geoffrey Kupuzo Mwilima (Senior), a former Caprivi High Treason Prisoner and Member of Parliament, died on Thursday at Windhoek Private Hospital, at the age of 70. His death occurred just over a month after his release from a Namibian prison on December 24, 2025. Prior to his release on remission by…
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Namibia’s Nuclear Future: Leveraging Uranium for Energy Independence
By Nhika Vassallo, Associate in Corporate & Commercial Law, and Magano Erkana, Director in Banking, Finance & Projects at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH) Namibia Namibia, the world’s third-largest uranium producer, contributes approximately 10% of global uranium output, which is no small feat for a small nation. Namibia is currently able to produce about 60% of…
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Director Sikume Explains Why Zambezi’s Education Ranking Fell
By Mashete Lumamezi Zambezi Regional Director of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts, and Culture, Mr Alex Sikume, has addressed the current state of education following the announcement of the 2025 examination results for Grade 11 (NSSCO) and Grade 12 (NSSCAS) in the Zambezi Region. In an interview with Caprivi Vision recently, Mr Sikume clarified that for the…
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Africa’s Integration Puzzle: Why No Single Currency, Unified Military, or Common Passport?
Is AU willing to become the institution Africa needs From an online post, a commentator asked an intriguing question: “If the African Union (AU) cannot create a single currency, a unified military, or a common passport, then what exactly is this union about?” The comment section went wild, with some commentators saying that the AU no…
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Trump’s Greenland ‘Grab’ Attempt Sparks Neo-Colonialism Outcry, Divides NATO Allies
Greenland: Trump’s predatory mood U.S. President Donald Trump’s attempt to “grab” Greenland constitutes a neo-colonial effort by a global “sheriff” who clearly disregards the island’s national sovereignty and fundamental human rights. Consequently, demonstrations—the largest in Greenland’s history—took place in the capital Nuuk and Copenhagen, featuring slogans such as “Greenland is not for sale” and “Greenland…
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Global Legal Leaders, Including Namibia, Head to Fiji
By Staff Reporter Fiji is ready to welcome ministers and attorneys general, including those from Namibia, to the Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting, which will be held in Nadi from 9 to 12 February 2026. The meeting takes place at a time when the rule of law is steadilydeclining around the world. Over the three days, law…
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US Lawmakers Urge Action on Uganda’s Undemocratic Elections
By Staff Reporter U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen, Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Cory Booker, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy, have strongly condemned the elections held in Uganda on January 15, 2026. In a statement sent to Caprivi Vision, the United States warned that Uganda’s January…
