May 25 is officially declared as Africa Day by the AU, and it is registered on the calendar of every African state as well as the UN. With all due respect, and after deep reflection as a development strategist, I see the notion of Africa Day as virtually empty and meaningless.
Harare - Speaker of the Parliament of Zimbabwe Jacob Mudenda has underscored the importance of traditional leaders in the dispensation of justice, and the need for parliaments to play a role in enhancing close collaboration between the modern and traditional justice system without eroding traditional norms and customs.
The fast acceleration in technological development has seen humankind divided between its proponents and opponents. While it is also true that technology has brought unprecedented security challenges, it is unequivocal that some security organisations have harnessed its usefulness and immensely benefited.
The Ondangwa Trade and Industrial Exhibition (OTIE) finally returned with a bang, and business is back better than ever. The trade fair was closed for the past three years due to Covid-19.
Member of parliament Veikko Nekundi has called on the National Assembly to urgently amend the Bank of Namibia (BoN) Act to enable the central bank to protect the most vulnerable in Namibia’s society.
Parliament represents citizens, but also keeps the Executive and State institutions accountable. Parliament is made up of two houses, namely the National Assembly and the National Council.
Sitting in the waiting area of a local hospital, it is a busy Saturday morning marking the first day of the long weekend, one wonders how nurses and doctors manage to handle a high number of patients coming into the hospital.
The Kenya starvation cult death incident that came to light two weeks ago is just one of many misguided beliefs linked to religious practices. For thousands of years, people have turned to religious practices to help them deal with issues of life and death, loss and meaning, freedom from guilt, as well as hope in ending suffering from earthly challenges.
There is a lot of hype around the developing oil and gas sector in Namibia. While development is taking place and there are many benefits to reap in the long- term, there are decisions we need to make concerning this industry which will have long-term effects on our nation.
As I sit down to write this article, I can’t help but feel an overwhelming sense of frustration and sadness. The question that has been haunting me for a long time is, do we all have equal opportunity in this world? And the more I think about it, the more I am convinced that the answer is a resounding no.