In 1995, the funding of ex-combatant reintegration became the responsibility of the National Planning Commission (NPC), which established the Socioeconomic Integration Programme for Ex-Combatants (SIPE). These reintegration efforts had limited success in addressing grievances, and by the late 1990s, many of the former rank-and-file combatants who had not been incorporated into the NDF remained unemployed. ...
The genocide which is the odious scourge and which was committed in the then so-called German South West Africa in the 20th century still haunts us to this day, hence my decision to raise my voice, albeit briefly, to the cry of our people who suffered through this horrendous crime committed in their motherland. My...
Ian Goodrum I can’t say I expected a teen viral dance app to be the latest flashpoint in the US’ war on all things China. But that’s 2020 for you. TikTok, the wildly popular short video platform owned by Chinese company ByteDance, is in the US’ crosshairs due to alleged national security risks. Trump has...
Laimi Hawala Boet en Sus, a theatre production was postponed twice this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, however, the cast is currently back at rehearsals. It will be the first National Theatre of Namibia (NTN) production to premiere online, this move is also a way of the theatre embracing technology and change. The production...
Somaya Stockenstroom Tributes from politicians, including the Presidency, to radio DJs and other celebrities, have poured in since the radio jock’s untimely passing on Monday. In a statement, the radio station, where Mabena hosted the POWER Breakfast, said the memorial and funeral services will be streamed live on their website www.power.co.za, Facebook POWER 98.7, Twitter...
Ehangano lyi na sha niiponga yomoondjila (MVA) Fund olya tulwa momalimbililo kiiponga yaholoka oomwedhi dha zi ko, mwa kwatelwa omayipumomumwe, egalangato lyoohauto osho wo omaso taga yalulwa ga pita poopelesenta 50. Iiningwanima oyindji oyali ya lopotwa pokati komasiku 19-26 gaJuli nuumvo, pethimbo aantu oyendji yali ya kanitha oomwenyo miiponga yiihauto miitopolwa Khomas, Oshikoto oshowo Kavango...
MAPUTO – A week after the catastrophic blast at Beirut’s port, the government of Mozambique, where the ammonium nitrate that exploded was destined, has said it bears no responsibility for the disaster. At least 171 people died and more than 5 000 were injured when some 2 750 tonnes of the compound blew up after...
PARIS – Six French nationals were among eight people killed in a suspected jihadist attack in Niger on Sunday, raising fresh questions about a massive French troop deployment aimed at bolstering security in West Africa’s Sahel region. Attackers on motorbikes shot their victims – six humanitarian aid workers from the French NGO Acted, their driver...
PORT LOUIS – Mauritius avoided a second catastrophic oil spill Wednesday after salvage crews pumped the remaining fuel from the tanks of a cargo ship that ran aground off its coast, imperilling world-famous wildlife sanctuaries.The stricken vessel threatens to break apart after more than two weeks stranded on a reef, where it leaked more than...
WILMINGTON – Joe Biden and Kamala Harris launched their joint White House bid Wednesday, with the newly-minted vice presidential nominee saying Americans are “crying out for leadership” to overcome the triple crisis of a pandemic, racial injustice and a ravaged economy. Making their first appearance as running mates, before a small crowd of reporters and...