The eyes of the world were on Glasgow, Scotland, as the United Nations climate summit, known as COP26, opened, with UN diplomats and politicians alike calling for more action and ambition to set out new commitments for curbing greenhouse emissions and adapting to the impacts of a warming planet.
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Opinion – Africa at a crossroad versus what needs to be done
Africa can be self-sustaining, but it will require drastic measures such as cutting ties with some of the developed countries.
Letter – School hairstyle, uniforms or a fashion trend?
This article is based on an SMS in The Namibian newspaper of 16 November 2021 about school hairstyles.
Letter – What can the world learn from China?
The 6th plenary session of the 19th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China meeting in Beijing 8-11 November 2021 appraised the efforts and report of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the CPC.
Editorial – We could avoid fourth wave carnage
While the rational among us have echoed the government’s encouragement to Namibians to get vaccinated, these messages have largely fallen on deaf ears.
Know your civil servant – Amunime optimistic about Govt ICT drive
With the virulent Covid-19 pandemic still ravaging all sectors of society and threatening the education sector, in particular, avid educators such as Leonard Amunime are optimistic the government will weather the storm.
Deductions over incomplete houses irk clients
Prospective homeowners of Katima Mulilo’s Green Valley Development have voiced their disappointment over delays from the developer in completing the construction of their houses.
Bahá’í community prepares for centenary celebrations of leader’s son
The Bahá’í community in Namibia is gearing up to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the passing of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in Windhoek on 27 November.
Tsintsabis woman heads into construction
Tsintsabis resident Ida Kambiru has taken the bull by its horns as she enters the male-dominated construction industry, saying she was enticed due to the high demand for buildings in the area.
No second evaluation for accused killer teacher
Patrick Geingob, a former teacher who allegedly stabbed his wife multiple times to death, was unable to undergo a second psychiatric evaluation.
