Jemima Beukes

1 week ago | thewhistleofficial.substack.com | Jemima Beukes

When we examine recent international peer-reviewed articles, a striking pattern emerges. The global skills shortage in oil and gas, and the rapidly expanding green hydrogen sector is not isolated to Namibia. These shortages are deeply felt in developed economies too. In fact, despite their resources and industrial advantage, leading economies in the Global North are urgently up-skilling their own citizens to meet this gap.

1 week ago | thewhistleofficial.substack.com | Jemima Beukes

In a world where education is increasingly defined by standardization, screens, and testing, more parents across Namibia are asking a crucial question: Is this really the best way to raise future-ready children? For many, the answer lies in a quieter, more human-centered philosophy—one that respects childhood, fosters creativity, and encourages independent thinking.

2 weeks ago | thewhistleofficial.substack.com | Jemima Beukes

Three years into Namibia’s green hydrogen plans, as Namibia still operates without a dedicated energy law and the necessary infrastructure, new reports have cast shadows over the feasibility of transporting green ammonia from Africa to international markets.

1 month ago | thewhistleofficial.substack.com | Jemima Beukes

Namibia has attracted N$114.9 billion in foreign direct investment since 2021, however, more than half of this income goes to South Africa. Namibia’s inaugural FDI report, by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development (NIPDB) and the Bank of Namibia (BoN), this week revealed this. It also noted that Namibia’s investments since 2021 were largely driven by oil and gas discoveries in the Orange Basin accounting for N$58.9 billion.

1 month ago | thewhistleofficial.substack.com | Jemima Beukes

Security Minister Lucia Iipumbu has urged communities to strengthen community policing in response to the rising drug abuse and dealing in homes. During a recent parliament discussion, Iipumbu said parents are aware of the drug problem but remain silent. “Drug trafficking and dealing are a challenge for all of us. It is happening in our houses, it is happening within our communities. I think we need to strengthen community policing more.