Editorial

The onslaught of socio-economic challenges on the lives of ordinary Namibians has reached a breaking point.

In the face of adversity, there often emerges a glimmer of hope, a beacon guiding us towards resilience and renewal.

By dispatching voter registration material and equipment to all 14 regions and Namibian diplomatic missions abroad, the Electoral Commission of Namibia has signalled a crucial phase on the election calendar.

Back in 2022, the government proposed changes to the Combating of Rape Act to increase the minimum sentencing of perpetrators for up to 20 years in prison from the current 10 years to 15 years.

Martin Luther King once said: “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”

IT is a mammoth task to identify a single spot where Namibians from all walks of life can happily converge. However, the kapana stalls at Single Quarters, right in the heart of Katutura, is that place.

NAMIBIA’S publicly- funded media houses are indispensable to the country’s democratic fabric. They provide a platform for diverse voices, hold power to account, promote civic engagement, and serve the public interest.

BETWEEN 2015 and 2023, N$1.3 billion of taxpayer dollars were dished out to political parties represented in Parliament.

As Namibians prepare to celebrate Easter, a time of reflection, we extend our warmest wishes for a peaceful and enjoyable weekend to all.