For many years as a Christian scholar, I pondered if I had to contribute to political issues. For at least a number of years, I was distant, until I leant these: understanding politics is critical, because every law that is made impacts nearly every aspect of our lives.
Recently, the local media scene has been abuzz with criticism and condemnation of President Hage Geingob’s international and regional missions, which some commentators described as a waste of financial resources not adding any value to the President’s governance mandate of staying at home and addressing pressing socio-economic challenges.
Namibia continues to mainly export primary commodities compared to processed goods, particularly in the sector of agriculture, forestry and fishing.
Since the outbreak of Covid-19, we have experienced serious economic decline and uncertainties. We hoped for the better but our woes were prolonged by ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which has affected the world’s commodity and fuel supply chain.
The run-up to the Swapo elective congress will no doubt dominate the political landscape in the coming months.
Billed as a watershed gathering, the elective congress will produce the next Swapo leadership for the next five years, including the influential roles of president, vice president, secretary general and deputy secretary general.
International relations minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said on 30 June 2022, 21 out of 31 victims (Namibian women) safely returned home from Oman after falling prey to trafficking in persons through agents in both countries since February 2022.
Covid-19 has been cited as the main reason for under- expenditure in the auditor general’s report on the
accounts of the ministry of home affairs for the financial year ended 31 March 2021.
New Popular Democratic Movement parliamentarian Charmaine Tjirare has accused national leaders of having lost moral compass in a hard-hitting maiden speech.