With the demise of apartheid, the Namibian churches and society are realising that there other issues confronting their communities.
Opinion – Is or was Dr Itula a one-trick pony?
Riding on a wave of public discontent with the ruling party Swapo, Dr Panduleni Itula launched a popular run for the Namibian presidency in the November 2019 elections.
Opinion – The Land Indigenization Bill
The Affirmative Repositioning (AR), the only genuine leftist movement at the forefront of addressing landlessness and housing challenges in Namibia - on behalf of citizens and land activists submitted to the National Assembly on 18 March 2019 during a #MarchForLand demonstration and again resubmitted on 23 June 2020 “The Land Indigenization Bill” for the decisive legislation to solve the land question at a legislative level.
Opinion – Investing in the leadership skills of young midwives
There is a global consensus that there is a need for increased investment in young people and young professionals hence the urge not to delay the early development of leadership skills.
Letter – Poverty and inequality in Namibia
Poverty in Namibia still bears a distinct rural face, with the poorest regions being those in which the majority of the population live in rural areas of the country.
Letter – Public service not a safe house for unethical individuals
It is no secret that the public service is confronted with massive unethical issues.
Editorial – Local authority infighting stifling growth
There is no doubt that a number of citizens have been burdened with the far-reaching consequences of poor service delivery due to political and administrative infighting at local authorities.
On the spot – ‘We are taking charge of our destiny’
Young community activist Elifas Helao Nghitomoka (27) believes there is a leadership vacuum in his constituency, which prompted him to run for public office in the upcoming regional council elections slated for November.
Governor !Gawaxab’s first 100 days
Bank of Namibia governor Johannes !Gawaxab yesterday shared his achievements and challenges of his first 100 days in office. During the same occasion, the governor also outlined the vision he has for the bank.
Namibian students in Cuba to finally receive their parcels
The health ministry has confirmed the parcels, prepared by relatives and friends of Namibian students currently studying in Cuba, will finally leave the country this week via Johannesburg.