It is common practice that when universities are faced with the problem of budget cuts, degree programmes that usually get negatively affected most are in the arts, humanities and social sciences.
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The small noises in the interconnectedness of things
Norwegian historian Christian Lous Lange viewed technology as a useful servant. However, he was concerned that it simultaneously possessed a worrying and powerful capacity to easily turn into a
Swapo electoral college: Millennials are ready to serve
In early 1990, I was a seven-year-old child and starting what was then the newly introduced Grade 3 in an independent Namibia.
Genuine agriculture transformation as a cornerstone of food security
Agriculture is one of the most important sectors in the Namibian economy. Despite the continued effects
of climate change, Namibia has been blessed with rich fertile land in various parts of the country, in
Electoral college: Between meritocracy and mediocrity
The idea that a political system should aim to select and promote leaders with superior ability
and virtue is being tested at this weekend’s Swapo electoral college.
Star of the Week: Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS)
Our Star of the Week is the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) for having gone beyond achieving the HIV fast-track targets of UNAIDS by ensuring more than 90 of people living with HIV know their
Dikuwa, Nyambe-Dinyando nominated as Swapo candidates
RUNDU – The Swapo Party regional conference for Kavango East at Rundu on Thursday nominated Alfons Dikuwa and Bertha Nyambe-Dinyando as its two nominees for the electoral college scheduled for the weekend, to stand for parliamentary seats on a Swapo ticket.
Mob murder trial gets final remand
WINDHOEK - The Katutura Magistrate’s Court gave a final remand for the prosecutor general to make a decision in the matter of 10 people who stand accused of killing a 27-year-old Congolese refugee in June last year.
Bury him yourselves! … family of slain man tells military to take over
WINDHOEK - Relatives of the 32-year-old man allegedly shot by a member of the Namibia Defence Force (NDF) yesterday in Katutura want the government to take over the cost of burying the victim.
Swapo youth and old guard tussle for parliament
WINDHOEK – As of two weeks ago, only seven of the current 84 members of the Swapo central committee had indicated their non-availability to contest for positions at this weekend’s electoral college.