The drought has caused severe food insecurity and water scarcity, exacerbated by low dam levels in the country. As a result, one in five Namibians is currently food-insecure, with many households already registered for government drought relief. Under Article 26 (I) of the Namibian Constitution, read with Section 30 (3) of the Disaster Risk Management...
Today, we look at her beautiful photo in the frame and light a candle in memory of Meme Ndahambelela Rachel Nakawa, as we mark what would have been her 83rd birthday. Affectionately known as Meme Ndahambelela, she passed away on 24 April 2024 at Onandjokwe Lutheran Hospital. Born on 27 July 1941 in what is...
Pecka Semba I woke up to the terrible news of the end of Mutti Hanse-Himarwa’s life at around 05h00 on 14 July 2024. With this piece, I will try to narrate extracts of the life journey of a servant leader, a ‘Marientaler’ through and through. The summer of January 1993 will forever be etched in...
Fransina Ndateelela Kahungu On Sunday, 14 July, Namibians awakened to the devastating and sad news about the passing of comrade Katrina ‘Mutti’ Hanse-Himarwa, a God-fearing person and strong believer in God’s power. It is appropriate to first thank God for giving us this precious gift in the name of Katrina. I praise nature for allowing...
Gender-based violence remains a pervasive issue in Namibia, and with recent tragic incidents underscoring the urgency of addressing this epidemic, it is important, to look at some of the underlying factors that contribute to the persistence of these deeply- rooted issues. One of the critical reasons GBV continues to plague our society is the reluctance...
You can’t vote if you haven’t registered. If you don’t vote, you forfeit the only opportunity you have to voice your opinion about who should make decisions on your behalf. Many young people are not interested in politics, and consider decisions made on their behalf as inevitable, with little impact on their lives. They do...
Lahja Nashuuta Harry ‘Mubazennn’ Ashipala is a dedicated, resourceful and goal-driven principal with an unyielding commitment to the social, academic and developmental growth of young minds. He is the head of Outjo Primary School and the first black person to lead the school. Outjo Primary School, which is situated 350km northwest of Windhoek, was founded...
The Independent Patriots for Change v The Electoral Commission of Namibia (EC 1/2024) [2024] NAHCMD 391 (19 July 2024) Facts At the stakeholders’ meetings, the applicant had expressed the view that the fact that a person is nominated for both Presidential as well as National Assembly was not in line with the Constitutional principle of...
On Sunday, 14 July 2024, a strong voice and personality were silenced forever as Katrina Hanse-Himarwa, the former minister of education, took her final breath in a Windhoek hospital after a long battle with colon cancer. Loved and loathed in almost equal measure, Hanse-Himarwa will be buried in her hometown of Mariental tomorrow. President Nangolo...
Iuze Mukube Elections come and go, but the country’s interest must always be the priority of all, President Nangolo Mbumba has said. He made the remarks during a courtesy visit by one of the Swanu leaderships’ factions, headed by unionist-turned-politician Evalistus Kaaronda. The group met Mbumba at State House. “If we don’t have this [peace],...