From the Atlantic south west coast of Africa, we take lessons in Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s victory in the first round of Brazil’s elections, which were held on 2 October 2022, and hold it as a sign of hope not only for Brazil but also for Latin America and globally.
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Opinion – ‘Mutual toleration’, political ‘forbearance’ in congress build-up
“The pessimism of the intellect; the optimism of the will”.
Opinion – Namibia certainly needs STEAM and not simply STEM education
“Creativity is just connecting things. When you ask creative people how they did something, they feel a little guilty because they did not do it; they just saw something. It seemed obvious to them after a while” – Steve Jobs.
Opinion – Mid-term budget review: Walk the fine line
The mid-term budget review plays a critical role in the entire budgetary process because it sets the tone for the fiscal framework for the next main budget.
LEX SCRIPTA with Fedden Mainga Mukwata – Focus on case law on foreign legal practitioners
On 28 November 2019, the appellants who are senior counsels, practising as advocates in the Republic of South Africa, arrived in Namibia at Hosea Kutako International Airport, where they sought entry into the country and made certain declarations to immigration officials and thereafter granted visitors’ permits in terms of section 29(1) of the Immigration Control Act, 7 of 1993. It later turned ou
Know your civil servant – Relishing new challenges
American inventor and businessman Thomas Edison once said, “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work”.
Helao Nafidi to relocate hazardous dumpsite
The Helao Nafidi town council intends to relocate the local dumpsite after residents complained of the smoke produced when rubbish is burned.
PM visits Ompundja, Uuvudhiya
Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has visited Ompundja and Uuvudhiya constituencies to familiarise herself with the development in the two areas.
Nujoma congratulates Xi on re-election
Founding President Sam Nujoma this week congratulated Chinese leader Xi Jinping on his re-election as the general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) for another five years.
Govt U-turns on genocide pact… Namibia seeks N$18bn deal renegotiation
The Namibian government has dismissed claims it has agreed to the joint declaration on genocide negotiations initialed in May 2021 by the special envoys, saying it would not do so without the endorsement of the affected communities.









