Editorial

When lawyer Eva Maria Nangolo’s acid-laced tweet about a cultural event of the Damara people provoked strong condemnation, many Namibians would have felt the equivalent of an all too familiar punch in the gut.

In the week that Namibia celebrated the anniversary of the removal of a colonial force from its soil, the local representative of the world’s premier colonial power was caught indulging in some serious undiplomatic vitriol.

This year’s Independence Day presents an opportunity for Namibians to reflect on our history, celebrate our achievements, and renew our commitment to building a better future for the country. 

Earlier this week, the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia announced a third oil discovery with its partners Shell and QatarEnergy in the Jonker-1X deepwater exploration well, in the Orange Basin offshore southern Namibia.

It is quite early in the year but instances of mistreatment of workers who have taken it upon themselves to protest against dwindling pay and less-than-ideal working conditions, have dominated the headlines. 

In the midst of the budget rush on Wednesday, the Central Procurement Board of Namibia announced their decision to cancel the multimillion-dollar medical tender that caused major public uproar last month.