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Author: Faustinus Shikukutu (Faustinus Shikukutu )
Opinion – Don`t normalise early retirement or resignation
FOR decades, retiring at the legal retirement age of 60 years has been considered ideal for one to say goodbye to his/her job. But in recent years, getting a head start on the golden years is sounding juicy without considering one’s situation which may or may not be judicious.
Opinion – If agriculture could receive the green hydrogen attention
If agriculture could enjoy the attention it deserves, the country could not have experienced the Kayova and other incidences where people died due to hunger.
Opinion – Electorates are co-signatories to the country`s adversity
“The time had arrived to elect individuals with ideas because the politics of the 21st century is about ideas and the competition of ideas,” according to Professor Patrick Loch Otieno Lumumba.
Opinion – Tribalism torments unity, inclusion
After independence, Namibians were eager to repudiate tribalism as divisive. It was seen as an evil practice that was a serious obstacle to the unity of Namibians.
Opinion – High unemployment among graduates demoralising
For years, young people have been made to believe that education is the way forward unlocking many doors in the hallway to success.
Opinion – Save yourself from a depressing relationship
Leaving a relationship is not as easy as it may sound because there are a lot of emotions, investments and memories associated with the relationship but staying on is denying oneself peace.
Opinion – Bureaucracy escalates people`s suffering
The Namibian Public Service Charter guarantees service delivery, accountability and transparency for all Namibians, but efficient service delivery remains a dream for many Namibians.
Opinion – Equitable access a myth in public schools
Access to education in Namibia remains impressive, but equitable quality access remains elusive. While most learners have access to education, the quality of the education available to them varies according to their socio-economic status, academic performance or geographic location.
Opinion – The ignominy of examination results
Faith !Horases, who was a grade 11 learner at Academia Secondary School, in her opinion piece in New Era dated 09 November 2022 raised a concern about the challenges faced by both teachers and learners with the current education system.