“Politicians are more concerned about the next election; leaders are more concerned about the next generation” (Dr Myles Munroe) The Namibian political space is brimming with ambitious political candidates who are selling their credentials to serve on the altar of the next government or party structures, but sadly very few matchups to the traits of a leader.
Year: 2022
Letter – Backing Netumbo: Triggering optimism, regaining lost ground
November will see a clear indication & contestation of ideas, principles and beliefs, and will end with an indication of the individuals that will occupy three very influential political and administrative portfolios in our mighty party.
Letter – Women for leadership, the surest way to bring about real change
In some community teeming with traditional, cultural, ethnic and tribal diversity, there arose a need to elect a leader. Located in the central part of Namibia, a vibrant community of five-thousand inhabitants fomented by ethnic and tribal upheaval in home countries, the Refugee Camp is a convergence centre for Angolan, Congolese, Burundian, Rwandese, Cameroonian, Nigerian and Zimbabwean families.
Editorial – Candidates mum on revival message
Candidates in the Swapo succession race are ostensibly struggling to get to the nub of the issue as far as the direction and renewal of the liberation movement is concerned.
Know your civil servant – Nurturing students to soar to new heights
Students often fondly recall the admirable qualities of their teachers. They remember teachers who cared about them, and those who were supportive or encouraging.
On the spot – Egypt carries Africa’s vision at COP27
Egypt will host the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), also known as COP27, in Sharm El-Sheikh in November 2022.
LEX SCRIPTA with Fedden Mainga Mukwata – S v Petrus (CR 91-2022) [2022] NAHCMD 452 (01 September 2022) – Criminal law –
The accused was convicted of two counts in the district court of Swakopmund. In respect of count 1, he was convicted of negligent driving in contravention of section 80 of the Road Traffic and Transportation Act 22 of 1999 as amended and sentenced to pay a fine of N$2 000, or 12 months imprisonment. In respect of count 2, he was convicted of failure to ascertain damages in contravention of section
Judge recusal application freezes Fishrot case
Trevor Brockerhoff, the lawyer of Fishrot accused Ricardo Gustavo, on Wednesday informed Windhoek High Court Acting Judge Kobus Miller that they are still waiting on the outcome of their petition to appeal his decision not to recuse himself from the trial for perceived bias.
Paulus progresses despite late school entry
Paulus Paulus, who started grade one at the age of 15, said he escaped from his uncle’s cattle posts to get an education.
Shifeta: Corruption will kill Namibia
Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism Pohamba Shifeta said leaders nowadays do not care about the people, as they often only work for the benefit of their families. He took issue with traditional leaders who sell communal land and those who acquire the land from the traditional leaders at the expense of communities.






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