From what I have read, Germany is trying to exonerate itself from the crime of genocide it has committed against the Ovaherero and Nama people in 1904-1908. In order to achieve that, it is dishonestly manipulating the process of negotiations.
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Opinion – Entrepreneurship a means to stimulate employment
Entrepreneurship development is a known counter strategy to the growing problem of unemployment in any developing society, and this holds particularly true for Namibia.
Opinion – Biodiversity for health and wellbeing
Global biodiversity degradation significantly impacts the key components of human health and well-being. Ecosystem services, i.e. the benefits people obtain from ecosystems, are indispensable for the health and wellbeing of people around the world.
Opinion – The ethical dilemma of the red line
The veterinary cordon fence (VCF) or the red line remains critical to the entire livestock industry of Namibia, says Meatco on their website. However, keeping it will continue to curtail the north from selling livestock products abroad while the south can sell everywhere.
Opinion – The agreement that resolves nothing… an open letter to German ambassador
I write this letter to you, following your government’s declaration of an agreement (“the agreement”) reached with the Namibian government in respect of Germany’s ill-fated attempt to annihilate Ovaherero and the Nama between 1904 and 1908. I have elected to communicate by way of an open letter – and, hopefully, spare you the burden of receiving dozens of similar letters, as several writers are li
Letter – Covid-19 vaccination: Facts, risks and the whole virus
The most recent data released by the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on the number of injuries and deaths reported to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) following Covid-19 vaccines reveals that there have been over 157 000 adverse events reported.
Letter – Open letter to Kavango West governor
This letter comes after our attempt to focus your attention on matters of regional importance failed during your state of the region address (SORA), delivered on 4 June 2021.
Editorial – Reckless behaviour fuels Covid crisis
The health minister reminded the nation that we are now in the midst of a virulent and devastating third wave of the pandemic, which calls for citizens to do their part to help suppress the spread of the virus, which has now claimed over 950 lives in the country.
On The Spot – TransNamib turnaround will not be derailed
TransNamib chief executive officer (CEO) Johny Smith sits down with New Era’s Kuzeeko Tjitemisa to
shed more light on the embattled rail transporter’s triumphs and struggles.
Know Your Civil Servant – Salomo Tenga | Senior Public Relations Officer Kavango West
The Rundu-born and raised has vast experience in broadcast journalism. He has an honours degree in media studies and industrial psychology from the University of Namibia and a certificate in media relations from the Renmin University of China.
