An article in The Namibian newspaper of Thursday, 21 November, titled ‘Namibia-Germany genocide negotiations reached final stage’, has reference. In mid-2015, the German foreign ministry unequivocally admitted that the war his country waged against the Ovaherero and the Nama communities between 1904 and 1908 in German South West Africa, now Namibia, was a genocide. Since...
Over the years, we have unapologetically advocated for Namibians to take up their civic responsibilities with the seriousness they warrant. Therefore, it was not a coincidence that election-related stories, opinion pieces, analyses, infographics, explainers, investigations, and breaking news dominated our reportage for the better part of the last 14 months and will continue for the...
Paulina Ndalikokule GAVA – Nearly 500 votes were almost lost at Gava village of the Mpungu constituency in Kavango West when residents decided to boycott voting yesterday. The villagers sat at shebeens just across the mobile polling station which had come to the Gava Primary School, and was set to close at 11h00. This comes...
Linea Dishena OKANGHUDI – Former president Hifikepunye Pohamba has urged Namibians to cast their votes peacefully, and urged losing candidates to accept defeat. He was speaking shortly after casting his vote at the polling station at his home village Okanghudi in the Ohangwena region yesterday. “I want to be very emphatic on this point of...
Namibians from all walks of life – armed with only a pencil, ballot paper, courage and determination – have made their voices heard through the voting booth. Yesterday, the country went to the polls in what many people describe as a momentous election which could redefine the nation’s trajectory. Against a backdrop of orderly queues...
OTJIWARONGO – Polling stations across Otjiwarongo and surrounding areas were all marked by huge turnouts as hundreds of voters patiently lined up from the wee hours of yesterday to cast their votes. From the Roman Catholic Pastoral Centre in town to the Swanevelder Hall, Monica Geingos Secondary School, Ombili Primary School, DRC Eastern Soccer Stadium...
Chelva Wells GIBEON – Gibeon will soon open its first fuel station, addressing a longstanding need for fuel services in the area. Sharon Bezuidenthoudt, chairperson of the Gibeon Village Council, told Nampa on Tuesday that the facility will open early next year.Currently, Gibeon residents travel 60 kilometres to Mariental for fuel. “Those who are unable...
As Namibia strives to achieve its developmental goals, it is imperative that the country tackles the scourge of fraud and ultimately combat its insidious threat, says the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners’ (ACFE) president Lehana Nel. The ACFE, a global organisation, recently established a chapter in Namibia, signalling a new era in the fight against...
Iuze Mukube Justice Minister Yvonne Dausab says the ministry is making significant strides in bringing restorative justice closer to communities through the establishment of additional courts. Dausab said this during a media briefing last week where she confirmed that through the ministry’s newest directorate, 37 community courts have been established in all 14 regions. The...
Uakutura Kambaekua OPUWO – The Opuwo Town Council (OTC) has maintained the status quo, following the election of office-bearers at council chambers on Tuesday. All members retained their previous positions. Rosa Mbinge-Tjeundo, a Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) councillor, retained her mayoral position after being nominated unopposed by fellow party member Kasipo Kakondo. Kakondo will serve...