A judiciary that is seen to be impartial and competent strengthens the rule of law and reinforces the legitimacy of democratic institutions
Robust, practical policies and engagement with communities are needed to reconcile foreign investment with domestic benefits
The elections showed the resilience of its people and the potential for growth. But they also exposed flaws that must be addressed
Swapo, which has been in power since the country gained independence from South Africa in 1990, is likely to retain parliamentary dominance but the presidential race is uncertain
There is a shift in the region away from the traditional dominance of liberation parties such as the ANC in South Africa and Frelimo in Mozambique
Oxpeckers tracked 14 GH2 projects in the country and found that implementation has been slow, with the only real growth being in bureaucracy
Taking stock of progress on Namibia’s ambitious green hydrogen programme
Green hydrogen features in projects aimed at producing carbon-free steel and ammonia fuel for shipping and rail transport
The ruling elites have demonstrated that they are less interested in democracy than they are in pursuing self interests and the retention of power
He died early on Sunday in a hospital in the capital Windhoek, where he was receiving treatment for cancer