Regional and local government has long been advocated because it is an essential component of the democratic process and deepening of mass participation in decision-making.
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Opinion – Recourse for youthful ‘idle hands’
The tendency of not having much productive to do in society while not lacking the ability to be productive is referred to as “idle hands” in this piece. Many times, the phrase “idle hands” is intertwined with terminologies such as boredom and unemployment.
Letter – Backing Netumbo: Triggering optimism, regaining lost ground
November will see a clear indication & contestation of ideas, principles and beliefs, and will end with an indication of the individuals that will occupy three very influential political and administrative portfolios in our mighty party.
Letter – Women for leadership, the surest way to bring about real change
In some community teeming with traditional, cultural, ethnic and tribal diversity, there arose a need to elect a leader. Located in the central part of Namibia, a vibrant community of five-thousand inhabitants fomented by ethnic and tribal upheaval in home countries, the Refugee Camp is a convergence centre for Angolan, Congolese, Burundian, Rwandese, Cameroonian, Nigerian and Zimbabwean families.
Editorial – Candidates mum on revival message
Candidates in the Swapo succession race are ostensibly struggling to get to the nub of the issue as far as the direction and renewal of the liberation movement is concerned.
Know your civil servant – Nurturing students to soar to new heights
Students often fondly recall the admirable qualities of their teachers. They remember teachers who cared about them, and those who were supportive or encouraging.
LEX SCRIPTA with Fedden Mainga Mukwata – S v Petrus (CR 91-2022) [2022] NAHCMD 452 (01 September 2022) – Criminal law –
The accused was convicted of two counts in the district court of Swakopmund. In respect of count 1, he was convicted of negligent driving in contravention of section 80 of the Road Traffic and Transportation Act 22 of 1999 as amended and sentenced to pay a fine of N$2 000, or 12 months imprisonment. In respect of count 2, he was convicted of failure to ascertain damages in contravention of section
Judge recusal application freezes Fishrot case
Trevor Brockerhoff, the lawyer of Fishrot accused Ricardo Gustavo, on Wednesday informed Windhoek High Court Acting Judge Kobus Miller that they are still waiting on the outcome of their petition to appeal his decision not to recuse himself from the trial for perceived bias.
Amukwiyu pressed on Fishrot… delegates want Swapo SG candidate to come clean
Swapo secretary general hopeful Armas Amukwiyu this week admitted receiving funds linked to the Fishrot corruption scandal, but maintained his innocence in the saga.
Defence wants alleged paedophile acquitted
The defence counsel of Russian Alexander Krylof and Namibian Anna Katrina Engelbrecht (31) on Wednesday asked Windhoek High Court Judge Claudia Claasen to acquit them on all charges.