In the last few weeks, Namibians witnessed a feast of election manifestos that were launched by ambitious political parties like rockets into orbit in a short space of time and sequence. Following the various manifesto launches and their key messages across the board, I took a keen interest in the IPC suggestion through its presidential...
Namibia’s mining sector, a cornerstone of the country’s economy, is undergoing a significant resurgence, particularly around uranium and gold mining. However, while the potential for growth is significant, the sector faces several challenges that must be addressed to ensure sustained progress and stability. The price of key minerals such as uranium, iron ore, cobalt and...
Recent media revelations have brought to the fore the persistent and egregious discrimination faced by persons with disabilities in the Republic of Namibia. It is essential to confront the harsh reality that no individual elects to live with a disability; rather, disabilities typically result from unpredictable events such as accidents, diseases, or congenital conditions that...
The fact that the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) was this week again caught in a controversy of its own making should make Namibians sit up and notice. During meetings with the political liaison committee this week, the ECN provided an update on the procurement process for the ballot papers for the 2024 Presidential and...
Lahja Nashuuta Ngeve Shangombe is a distinguished civil servant and language educator currently serving as the Senior Education Officer for Khoekhoegowab and Curriculum Developer in the education ministry’s National Institute for Educational Development (NIED). In her role, she is tasked with the development of syllabuses and educational materials for Khoekhoegowab, catering to students in grades...
Rudolf Gaiseb The Namibian Association of Community-Based Natural Resources Management of Support Organisations officially launched the National Communal Conservancies and Community Forest Alliance on 1 October 2024 in Windhoek under the theme ‘Sustainable Natural Resources Management’. The alliance’s chairperson, Thomas Muronga, said it is formed to be the umbrella organisation for the regional communal conservancies...
Lahja Nashuuta Communications professionals have pointed to a scattergun approach, andadvised political parties to have clear campaign strategies and realistic political agendas which speak to the electorate’s needs. While a recent media monitoring study of Namibia’s 2024 elections showed an increase in media coverage of political parties’ activities, strategic communications experts have poked holes in the...
Rudolf Gaiseb The Affirmative Repositioning movement yesterday submitted its leader Job Amupanda’s name to the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) for contesting the presidential election slated for 27 November. The deadline for submission of presidential candidates’ names to the ECN is 16 October 2024. At 37, Amupanda is officially the youngest presidential candidate so far....
NDU – The condition of ablution facilities at Ndama Junior Primary School in Rundu is worse than that of prison cells, Namibia National Teachers Union secretary general Loide Shaanika said here on Wednesday. Accompanied by officials from the Ministry of Health and Social Services and the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture, she conducted an...
Linea Dishena DORDABIS – Yolanda Isaacks* (9), Jessica Jacobs* (8) and Steven Witbooi* (6) wander around the shebeens and bars of the Dordabis settlement, collecting empty liquor bottles in exchange for vetkoek, bread crumbs, and ice lollies to feed themselves. The Grades 1, 2, and 3 pupils at Dordabis primary school, located 87 kilometres from...