Almost all wars known to mankind have been for, or because of, land. Namibia’s fight for land is no exception – whether it is the skirmishes between the Nama and OvaHerero over Windhoek as far back as the early 1800s, the Nama/Herero war against the German colonial Schutztruppe between 1904 and 1908, or the much-praised war of liberation from 1966 until 1989.
Year: 2021
Tribute to the late Rev Amanda Shipman
It is never an easy task to bid farewell to someone you have known for such a long time through the grid of life as I am doing it now with a broken heart to the late Amanda.
Maniak drops debut album
061Music released the ‘The Area Code’ compilation in 2016, with the album helping to introduce new signee and underground rap legend Maniak Tukondjeni to 061Music fans.
Trucker not aware he was transporting drugs
A truck driver, who was arrested alongside three Namibian Defence Force (NDF) officers last week in possession of dagga worth more than N$800 000, said he had no idea he was transporting drugs.
Small businesses in quest to expand
In its quest to promote entrepreneurship, StartUp Namibia recently hosted its first pitch event, pitch-on-point (PoP), which is a platform that lets starting businesses access the StartUp Namibia Slingshot Fund.
Namaloe Vera products rebrands as it eyes expansion
Namaloe Vera, a local manufacturer of natural aloe products, has rebranded its product line. Owner Risto Ashikoto said the rebranding is part of an overall strategy as Namaloe Vera continues to make inroads into local markets and retails countrywide.
‘Damara punch goddess’ back to claim her throne
Known for her bizarre name, extravagant outfits and energetic performances, the Ma/Gaisa showstopper, Female donkey aka Femalo, is back to claim what’s hers.
A Day in the life of Paula: The Fatherless Nation, Part 2
Whenever I bring up absent fatherhood anywhere; on-air, on social media or when socialising, there are always those defending or making excuses for it.
Flowing sewage shuts school
OMUTHIYA - Nearly three weeks after schools reopened for the new academic year, learners and staff of Onguti Senior Secondary School are still in limbo when to commence, as the school remains submerged in sewage water.
