From the Atlantic south west coast of Africa, we take lessons in Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s victory in the first round of Brazil’s elections, which were held on 2 October 2022, and hold it as a sign of hope not only for Brazil but also for Latin America and globally.
Author: Staff Reporter (Staff Reporter )
Opinion – ‘Mutual toleration’, political ‘forbearance’ in congress build-up
“The pessimism of the intellect; the optimism of the will”.
Opinion – Namibia certainly needs STEAM and not simply STEM education
“Creativity is just connecting things. When you ask creative people how they did something, they feel a little guilty because they did not do it; they just saw something. It seemed obvious to them after a while” – Steve Jobs.
Letter – Reimagining education in Namibia
Learners spend six hours a day in a classroom, Monday to Friday for 13 years (over 15 000 hours) on average.
Letter – Men and mental health
Unlike women, men need to master the art of protecting their mental health and shamelessly speaking up.
Editorial – Social safety net expansion commendable
When finance minister Iipumbu Shiimi tabled the mid-term budget review this week, one of the main considerations was how to minimise the impact of the escalating cost of living that continues to exert pressure on ordinary Namibians.
LEX SCRIPTA with Fedden Mainga Mukwata – Focus on case law on foreign legal practitioners
On 28 November 2019, the appellants who are senior counsels, practising as advocates in the Republic of South Africa, arrived in Namibia at Hosea Kutako International Airport, where they sought entry into the country and made certain declarations to immigration officials and thereafter granted visitors’ permits in terms of section 29(1) of the Immigration Control Act, 7 of 1993. It later turned ou
Know your civil servant – Relishing new challenges
American inventor and businessman Thomas Edison once said, “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work”.
Helao Nafidi to relocate hazardous dumpsite
The Helao Nafidi town council intends to relocate the local dumpsite after residents complained of the smoke produced when rubbish is burned.
PM visits Ompundja, Uuvudhiya
Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has visited Ompundja and Uuvudhiya constituencies to familiarise herself with the development in the two areas.









