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Every year, independence arrives in Namibia with a ceremony, flags lifted into the March sky, and a collective pause to remember how far we have come. But when the music fades and the day settles into ordinary life, a quieter question lingers for many young Namibians (or so I’d like to think): what does it actually mean to be free now? In 1990, independence was unmistakable.

By Simon-Shaun Hangula Simon-Shaun Hangula is a Bachelor in Public Management student at the University of Namibia (UNAM) You can find him on Instagram @marthasgrandson There comes a moment in many students’ academic journeys when certainty begins to unravel. On paper, the decision seems logical: the degree is respectable, the path is clear, and expectations are reasonable. Yet internally, something feels unsettling. The fork in the road rarely announces itself loudly; it beg

As a less fortunate student, dating can be a challenge. New students mostly start their journey with the mental state of discovery, but when it comes to dating it's like playing a video game on hard mode with low quality. You're trying your best but resources are always low and run out at the worst time. As a guy, there’s always a silent pressure to be the provider, the planner and the one who makes everything look effortless. Meanwhile, your wallet doesn’t even have enough m

As young people, we are often encouraged to keep pushing, to dream bigger, to do more, but rarely are we reminded to pause and reflect on how far we’ve come. In the fast-paced rhythm of student life, we chase deadlines, juggle responsibilities, and move from one goal to the next without stopping to appreciate the progress we’ve made. Yet, reflection is not a luxury; it is a necessity for growth.

It is that time of the year in Namibia where university students across the country prepare to write their final examinations. The atmosphere on campuses shifts dramatically, lecture halls grow quieter, libraries fill to capacity and the collective focus turns toward revision, deadlines and performance.

Namibian supermarket checkouts are changing shape, and not just the plexiglass screens and card readers. Before Namibia was a case, “Smart shopping” systems and self checkout machines have redefined shopping experiences in supermarkets across the globe, changing how groceries are purchased.