Author: Staff Reporter (Staff Reporter )

While I sat in my study this morning, I was enjoying the lovely cool breeze for which the ocean is noted and the peaceful environment where I am fortune to live, except for the occasional passing of a car to and from town.

The socio-economic gap between persons with and without disabilities is increasing because persons with disabilities experience low levels of education, higher rates of unemployment and economic inactivity, and a lack of social protection in comparison to their peers without disabilities.

Western colonial education introduced to Africa was based on certain educational principles depicting a particular philosophy of life. 

Before 11 September 2001, the dominant view was that states are the only important factor in international politics. 

Today’s world is full of hatred, competition, lack of unity and love. Competition is everywhere in families and friendships. It’s hard to tell who loves you and doesn’t because people are full of pretence. 

Too often, we find ourselves embodying and regurgitating the same platitudes which were craftily constructed to either control or subjugate the socio-cultural identity of a group, community and/or entire country.

The year 2021, a year as contrasting as the landscape of this vast country, will be remembered for dizzying highs and soul-destroying lows.

Surrounded by panoramic natural scenery and with the 80km hike being a challenge to be conquered, the Namibia Wildlife Resorts’ (NWR) Fish River Canyon still remains one of Namibia’s main tourist attractions for both foreign and local tourists.

Getting a good meal while enjoying the festive season goes superb as food is the cornerstone for a happy day.

Christmas came early for the less privileged residents of Walvis Bay recently following a generous donation of fish from local horse mackerel giant Cavema Fishing.