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...
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,...
OTJIWARONGO – The Ministry of Health and Social Services has pledged to resolve the critical shortage of ambulances in Otjozondjupa and other regions this year. Otjozondjupa regional health director Gebhardo Timotheus said on Wednesday, the shortage of ambulances in his region is still a major concern, having reached crisis levels in April 2024. The region...
Lahja Nashuuta A typical day for a school principal is more than sitting in an office, answering phone calls or doling out discipline for problematic students. Martin Shikalepo is committed to providing quality inclusive education to a Namibian child. He is the principal of Shoopala Combined School (CS) in the Ruacana Circuit, Omusati region. Shoopala...
Namibian sports is at a crossroads, where ambition and talent are stifled by systemic neglect. Namibians must decide whether to maintain the status quo, which benefits no one in the greater scheme of things, or carve a new path for us, wherein the majority, particularly athletes who labour through blood, sweat and tears, can finally...
JERUSALEM – Israeli defence minister Israel Katz yesterday said he had ordered the army to formulate a plan to allow Palestinians to leave Gaza. “I have instructed the IDF (military) to prepare a plan to enable voluntary departure for Gaza residents,” he said in a statement. He specified that he had told the army to...
Kavetja Ngaizuvare The Western Suburbs Swimming Pool in Katutura will host the second edition of the Water Polo for All tournament on Sunday. The 5-a-side tournament is set to attract close to 130 players, with the event set to kick off at 8h00 till late. Organiser Peter Brinkmann said the event aims to provide an...