Category: Letters

By David McDonald, CEO at SolarAfrica “Having put load shedding behind us…” These were the confident words of President Cyril Ramaphosa at this year’s State of the Nation Address, where he not once – but twice – declared load shedding a thing of the past. Not even the official end of the Covid-19 pandemic was announced with…

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…

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…

The unprecedented kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, a truly unique event in world history, constitutes not only a military intervention in a sovereign and independent country, violating the principles of international law, but also serves as a clear warning to the entire planet and to every insubordinate leader worldwide.  On January 3, 2026, during…

This reflection draws from genealogy, which in turn finds its roots in the Book of Genesis, meaning “the beginning.” The premise is simple: identity begins with origin, and origin can be traced through language and historical memory. It is important to understand that the study of language was the first tool used against us. Wilhelm…

Dear editor , Allow me to express myself on the upcoming local and regional elections. Voting is the cornerstone of democracy, a powerful tool that gives every citizen a voice in shaping the future. Throughout history, leaders, thinkers and activists have emphasized the importance of casting a ballot, not as a right but as a…

As people gathered to celebrate the Lusata Cultural Festival of the Mafwe under Litunga George Simasiku Mamili VII, the last Sunday of September each year remains a big day on the Mafwe calendar. Thousands of people gathered not only to celebrate their rich traditions and diverse cultures but also to appreciate and express their deepest…