My younger brother, Mr Paul T. Shipale published an opinion piece in the New Era newspaper of 19th March 2021, titled “On the debate on nation-building.” In the same opinion piece, Mr Shipale “invited” me to “olupale” in Oshikwanyama or “orupare” in Otjiherereo. Loosely translated into English, olupale or orupare means platform.
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Look to the future … HPPII: What is in it for the youth?
On 18 March 2021, President Hage Geingob unveiled government’s Plan of Action Towards Economic Recovery and Inclusive Growth – the Harambee Prosperity Plan II, with attendant Economic Recovery Programme.
Women at forefront of HIV battle
The fact that more men than women die due to HIV means that women are doing better at getting tested and going on treatment.
Kapofi puts foot down
Home affairs minister Frans Kapofi said the ministry cannot issue emergency travel documents to twin daughters of fathers Phillip Lühl and Guillermo Delgado, born through surrogacy in South Africa, when legal issues pertaining to the children’s paternity are yet to be resolved.
Ndjebela on changing media landscape and Windhoek Declaration
In less than two months, Namibia will host the 2021 World Press Freedom Day, which will mark exactly 30 years since the signing of the famous Windhoek Declaration on 3 May 1991, which paved the way for a free,
Tobias Hainyeko battles water wastage
While Namibia joined the rest of the world to mark World Water Day earlier this week, the Tobias Hainyeko constituency community is distressed by water wastage due to dilapidated communal taps and ablution facilities, as well as leaking pipes in the area.
No lives lost in Kunene drought
Sheya reiterated his office’s commitment to distribute food to the affected communities to ensure no person dies from hunger.
Fishcor board to decide fate of SPP workers
Some former employees of Seaflower Pelagic Processing, who are currently employed at Tunacor on a temporary basis, are demanding permanent jobs
Industrial capacity disparities need redress
Production and processing of raw materials will have a positive impact in terms of job creation and economic growth in Namibia, a local scientist has said.
Namibia faces long wait for procured vaccines
A decision by India, the world’s largest producer of the Covid-19 vaccine to temporarily halt all exports of the AstraZeneca vaccine while prioritising domestic needs, could derail Namibia’s fight against the pandemic.
