After the Masida encounter and indaba, the PLAN combatants headed for Nziba and Makanga villages. At Nziba, the ground for mobilisation for the liberation struggle was more fertile, as Moses Malamo Manowa’s father, Mzilikazi Manowa Madebela, was a resident there. It was partly to accomplish the liberation struggle mission and reunion with the father.
With the recent US Supreme Court upholding of the dismissal of the genocide lawsuit by the US High Court, the Germany-Namibia deal regarding the “reparations” amount (which did not go down well with some of the leaders) and now the passing on of Ombara Otjitambi (Paramount Chief) Vekuii Rukoro due to Covid-19, everything that could go wrong seems to have gone wrong.
The pandemic has exposed long-standing gaps in public health, and it is time for lasting reforms, including tackling bureaucratic hurdles, which appear to have delayed the delivery of critical supplies such as medical oxygen.
On 22 June 2021, I was following a programme on Facebook on the page of the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology. However, I was overwhelmed and perplexed by several callers blaming bars and shebeens as seemingly the integral places or sources that transmit Covid-19.
The Affirmative Repositioning movement sends its deepest and sincere condolences to the family, relatives and friends of Prof Mburumba Kerina, who passed away on 14 June 2021.
One major complication in accessing justice in Namibia is the high cost of legal representation. To ensure equal access to justice and a fair trial, the Namibian government has a free legal aid programme for people who cannot afford private legal representation.
The bail application of siblings Azaan Madisia (28) and Steven Junior Mulundu (22) has been delayed after their legal representative called in sick.
Namibia Correctional Services human resources (HR) department staff at their Windhoek head office complain that they have to clean toilets in their suits. Their bosses are allegedly unbothered.
Although the government’s employment policy is based on the principle of equal opportunity for all its citizens, persons with disability continue to vent their frustration at the
dearth of employment opportunities in both the private and public sectors.
The late Willem Konjore was this week celebrated as a humble, caring and generous natural leader who will be missed but never forgotten.