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Oomwedhi mbali dhenota lyamemememe
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Oomwedhi mbali dhenota lyamemememe

Charles Ndeumane Aakalimo yomomukunda Ehafo momundhingonoko gwOnheliwa, moshitopolwa shaMusati oya ti oya ninga konyala uule woomwedhi mbali kaaye na omeya. Omukwashigwana gumwe ngoka a tindi edhina lye lyi longithwe okwa lombwele oshifokundaneki shika kutya enota momukunda gwawo itali vulu we okwiindhindhimikilwa oshoka ethimbo olya ninga ele kaaye na omeya nuumbanda wonakuyiwa otawu indjipala. “Oomwedhi mbali...

‘Eepala adishe moHelao Nafidi oda futilwa kuSwapo’ …IPC ke shi udite ko 
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‘Eepala adishe moHelao Nafidi oda futilwa kuSwapo’ …IPC ke shi udite ko 

Auleria Wakudumo Ongudu yoIndependent Patriots for Change (IPC) otai fininike Elelo lodoolopa yaHelao Nafidi opo li yandje omatomheno kutya omolwashike la dimina ongudu imwe aike i lande ko eepala adishe dolusheno modoolopa nelalakano lukutula ko omapulakata eengudu dopapolitika. IPC vati okwa li a pulwa a futile eepala 10 oN$2 230 Etitano la dja ko, ashike paife...

Mavutu Conversations – Ask around, I have no shame
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Mavutu Conversations – Ask around, I have no shame

Sometimes, I believe that we allow shame to creep into us. Have you ever heard the phrase, ‘Ask around, I have no shame?. I am a firm believer in that phrase. However, recently, I have come to almost go against it.  Growing up, as a woman, we were allowed to carry shame with us everywhere,...

Opinion – Deliberately targeting UN missions, civilians are war crimes
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Opinion – Deliberately targeting UN missions, civilians are war crimes

The Rome Statute Under the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC), “intentional attacks against personnel, installations, material, units or vehicles involved in a humanitarian assistance or peacekeeping mission in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations” that are entitled to civilian protections are war crimes in both international and non-international armed conflicts....

Opinion – Intersectional solidarity necessary for equal vote
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Opinion – Intersectional solidarity necessary for equal vote

In little over a month, Namibians from all walks of life will have the opportunity to participate in the electoral process by expressing who should be our representatives responsible for running the State. The collective decision we make as registered voters, entrusted with the future of an entire nation, should ultimately promote equality and dignity...

Opinion – Defects in the job market
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Opinion – Defects in the job market

Once upon a time, Namibia had an abundance of job opportunities. The Grade 10 and 12 certificates were valuable in seeking employment. Once upon a time, schools (principals) went to look for teachers at colleges, even when they were still studying. Once upon a time, nurses in hospitals and clinics were dressed in the same...

Opinion – Urgent need to integrate AI in newsrooms
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Opinion – Urgent need to integrate AI in newsrooms

The latest technology to disrupt newsroom operations is arguably artificial intelligence. Taking the form of generative AI, this technology has allowed machines to literally create, act and process prompts and information like human beings. Because of its ability to do tasks autonomously like human beings, there is deep seated fear that this technology will replace...

Editorial – Namibia’s political ’chameleons’
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Editorial – Namibia’s political ’chameleons’

In July, this publication ran an article titled ‘Amushelelo: Opportunist or Activist?… finds refuge in LPM’. The erstwhile self-proclaimed forex trader-turned-politician, Michael Amushelelo, had just dumped the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters following their deregistration for non-compliance and joined the Landless People’s Movement. This week, he shocked many and set social media abuzz after failing to...

It ended in tears for independent candidates …as Koolike diverts support to AR
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It ended in tears for independent candidates …as Koolike diverts support to AR

Lahja Nashuuta This year’s presidential election will not feature independent presidential candidates. This is after the four individuals who wanted to gun for the highest office in the land solo failed to meet all requirements as prescribed by the Electoral Act. “They made it almost impossible for us to meet what was the legal requirement,...