For decades, the majority of Western media has been reporting that China is a country with no respect to her people, lacks innovation, pursues economic growth at the expense of the environment, and that its political system, cultural dimensions and economic models are outdated and wrong. The West would not appreciate most of China’s initiatives in national development.
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ECN yearns for independence
The independence of the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN), political boundaries and non-compliance by some political parties to the Code of Conduct, are some of the major challenges that are hampering the activities of the commission.
Epukiro water unfit for human consumption – LPM
Water at the villages of Otjozondjima and Omawejozonjanda in the Epukiro constituency, Omaheke region is unfit for human consumption, the Landless People’s Movement (LPM) has discovered.
Morukutu gets N$2 million dining hall
The ministry of education in the Omaheke region continues to enjoy support from external bodies to provide access to quality education for all. Recently, the Outjenaho group handed over a completed dining hall to the tune of N$2.4 million at the Morukutu Primary School to the ministry of education and the Otjijarua community.
Govt must communicate proactively – Mathe
The executive director in the ministry of information, Audrin Mathe, has said it is an obligation on everyone to communicate timely, including public officials, as communication is important in government services.
Festus Gonteb primary receives 18 computers
The struggles to access information technology that learners and teachers of Festus Gonteb Primary School has endured for years is now something of the past, as the school became recipients of 18 computers from Basil Read Mining Namibia.
Two-year sentence for kidnapping, rape acquitted
A 36-year-old man who was acquitted of kidnapping and raping his former girlfriend will only serve two years imprisonment for assaulting her. On Friday, High Court Judge Dinnah Usiku sentenced Herman de Klerk to three years imprisonment...
Swelling Orange River spreads panic
Residents of Rosh Pinah are counting the economic loss following last week’s closure of the Rosh Pinah-Aussenkehr road due to flooding from the Orange River.
Poaching remains unabated
The environment and tourism ministry says even though it continues to record successes in its fight against wildlife crime, poaching of highly valued species remains a concern.
Swapo leaves it late
Swapo this morning ushered in a new leadership with President Hage Geingob at its helm and a new central committee as the ruling party attempts to assert being a force to be reckoned with in the local political theatre.









