Kavetja Ngaizuvare Street vendors are an important part of urban life, providing affordable food and goods to the public, at their convenience. However, despite their crucial role, their daily lives are filled with challenges, as they work hard to make a living. This week, New Era spoke to a few vendors to hear challenges from...
Land remains at the core of economic, social and political struggles in southern Africa. The historical dispossession of land from black communities during colonial and apartheid rule created deep-rooted structural inequalities that persist today (Werner, 1993). The recent signing of South Africa’s Expropriation Bill by president Cyril Ramaphosa has reignited debates on land reform, economic...
An Italian political scientist Leonardo Morlino recognised a ‘good democracy’ as one that presents “a stable institutional structure that realises the liberty and equality of citizens through the legitimate and correct functioning of its institutions and mechanisms”. A sort of “legitimated regime” that seeks to completely satisfy its citizenry. Our democracy has been tested. The...
It is hard to believe that more than a year has passed since Namibia’s third president, Dr Hage Geingob, passed away unexpectedly. His death is Namibia’s loss, and certainly a loss that I personally feel every day. When I worked as his economic advisor in State House, the former president inspired, challenged and helped me...
The lofty dreams of most Namibian footballers often hit a dead-end after colliding with the stark realities of life. With little to no support or investment at the grassroots and grasstops level, only a fortunate few make it to elite leagues in the world. Despite the abundance of talent among Namibian youth, most parents prefer...
Following a call from the extraordinary SADC summit held in Harare, Zimbabwe last week to restore peace in the DRC, Tanzania will host a joint peace summit of two regional blocs today. The two-day indaba ends tomorrow. DRC president Felix Tshisekedi and his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame have reportedly confirmed attendance at the meeting, which...
Eba Kandovazu United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator in Namibia, Hopolang Phororo, said they cannot revisit files dating back to 1989 regarding the resettlement and rehabilitation of more than 40 000 Namibian refugees. The matter is closed, she added. This response follows accusations from the Former Refugees Repatriation Association of Namibia that the UN failed to...
The Namibia Meteorological Service (NMS) has warned of thunderstorms with flash floods in some parts of the Otjozondjupa and Khomas regions. “Moderate to widespread thunders-torms are expected in parts of the north-central, north-western, Otjozondjupa and Khomas regions, with flash floods in some places. Please take the necessary precautions,” the service warned on Tuesday. Other regions...
Iuze Mukube Trial dates in relation to the Fishrot corruption scandal will be determined next Tuesday, a High Court judge announced. The scheduling is for the purpose of paving the way for the main trial to finally proceed. High Court Judge Claudia Claasen announced the postponement to a date when the presiding judge, Moses Chinhengo,...
SWAKOPMUND – Animal rights activists in Swakopmund are demanding justice following a spate of dog thefts in the town. In the latest case, four suspects, including a minor, were arrested and charged with theft and money laundering. They were also charged under the Animal Protection Act for causing suffering to an animal. This follows the...