With the constantly transmuting and resurgent Covid-19 virus, the question of whether life will ever return to normality is pertinent. Particularly for economic industries, such as the tourism industry, that has been battered by Covid-19, such question is urgent.
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Opinion – Lack of fair fiscal decentralisation needs review
Financial decentralisation is the model of allocating funds (or budgetary) decision-making powers and management responsibilities to the lower level of government. In other words, it is a process of allocating funds to different 57 local authorities, which covers 13 municipal councils, 26 town councils and 18 village councils.
Opinion – Genocide: Chief Kutako would be proud of what we have achieved
Last month, the government, through a decision of President Hage G. Geingob, started the construction of a shrine in honour of Chief Hosea Katjikururume Kutako at his homestead of Toasis, Aminius, in order to accord dignity for the achievements of Chief Kutako as a consequential Namibian.
Letter – Inclusive education still lacking behind in schools
In its quest for an equal and just society for all since independence, the Namibian government has signed many charters on inclusive education, and has developed a very good policy on it.
Letter – Time for nurses to get involved in health policy and advocacy
Nurses across the globe make up the largest workforce in the health sector.
Editorial – Genocide: Listen to the cries of the descendants
The unfolding debate regarding an agreement reached between Namibia and Germany over the colonial-era massacres of mainly the Nama and Ovaherero people has enjoyed prominent coverage in the mainstream media, and has been a major talking point on social media platforms.
Know Your Civil Servant – Nikanor Panduleni Idhogela – Senior Complaints Investigator: Office of the Ombudsman
Today, we’re spotlighting Nikanor Panduleni Idhogela, who is a senior complaints investigator at the Office of the Ombudsman in the Ministry of Justice.
Kandando gives Iijambo zero
Former South West Africa National Union (Swanu) president Rihupisa Kandando has refuted claims by current party president Tangeni Iijambo that the country’s oldest political party was ‘deadwood’ during his era.
Kawana visits northern police stations
Safety and security minister Albert Kawana has visited police stations in the northern regions to familiarise himself with the challenges, achievements as well as operations on the ground.
City cop shoots, detains curfew breaker
A man from Katutura was arrested for assaulting a member of the City Police during the curfew hours of Sunday morning.
