In Namibia, three words top the discourse of how governance plays out: corruption and political interference. Both remain denied by those who practice them, that is very sad for governance.
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Letter – Go well humble, yet eminent son of the soil … tribute to the late Matheus Shikongo
Humanity is a precious virtue that gives an individual a noble character, making him a celebrated personality. T
Edirorial – Get vaccinated, it is the right thing to do
The Covid-19 pandemic has mercilessly disrupted our lives in many ways never seen before.
Know Your Civil Servant – Desery Hess – Chief fingerprints officer | Home Affairs
Desery Hess is the epitome of the consummate civil servant worthy of emulation. She is one of the original government employees that witnessed the implementation of biometric and identity system in Namibia just before independence.
Do your part and get vaccinated
Namibians who have been inoculated against Covid-19 say there is nothing wrong with the vaccine, and have encouraged others to get the jab.
Health leaders battle vaccine misinformation
Regional health directors of the Oshana, Omusati, Erongo and Ohangwena regions emphasised that rumours and misinformation are deterring many Namibians from getting the Covid-19 vaccine.
//Kharas well on track with campaign – Kooper
//Kharas chief medical officer Rufanus Kooper said despite minor challenges experienced, the region is doing well in reaching the targeted population to be vaccinated against the coronavirus.
Geingob won’t intervene in NBC strike stalemate … cites systems, processes and institutions
President Hage Geingob has refused to entertain requests to intervene in the ongoing Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) strike which has now entered its fourth
week, saying Namibia is a country that adheres to the rule of law and champions effective governance through adherence to processes, systems and institutions.
Gay rights debate heats up
LGBTQI activist Ndiilo Nthengwe has called on government to urgently address “entrenched misogyny and religiosity”, and the way sexual minorities are treated so that they can be protected legally.
Same-sex couples await historic ruling
Two separate same-sex couples fighting to have their marriages recognised in Namibia were given a waiting period of eight months to hear if their historic bids in court were successful.
