One of the bedrocks of our democratic institutions is the social contract between voters and elected representatives. This contract hinges on people`s values, what they judge to be right or wrong, what they deem important, the causes they espouse, and the ideals they embrace in strengthening the quality of the country’s democracy.
Poor relations among family members is an issue that had been raised at various memorial services I attended, especially in the two Kavango regions.
If Christians in the church could be Christians outside we could not live in such a dark world, where jealousy, gender-based violence, corruption, hate, self-serving leadership, gossiping, obsessive love for earthly things, egocentric, self-righteous, bossiness, boastfulness, vengeance and nepotism are entangling the society.
Year in and year, out the two Kavango regions remain trapped in the poverty pit without any practical formula in place to pull them out, or understand the root cause of why they are in that predicament.
Society today highlights the importance of success over failure which leads many people to fall prey to the drivers of life by deciding to end their lives. People are facing so much adversity such as unemployment, higher cost of living, relationship problems, not meeting the expectations of society, or failing an exam which prompts them to feel hopeless, helpless, and worthless.
Many of us envy the lives of others, their parents, their look, or sometimes their success.
“Politicians are more concerned about the next election; leaders are more concerned about the next generation” (Dr Myles Munroe) The Namibian political space is brimming with ambitious political candidates who are selling their credentials to serve on the altar of the next government or party structures, but sadly very few matchups to the traits of a leader.
Maybe by the time this article sees light, the planned demonstration by my brothers who identify themselves as Vanyemba had already taken place or had been averted.
While it is taking years to replace a traditional chief in Namibia, the Accession council in the United Kingdom passed the throne immediately to King Charles III after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, without any tussles.