“The economic order of Namibia shall be based on the principles of a mixed economy with the objective of securing economic growth, prosperity and a life of human dignity for all Namibians,” reads article 98 of the Namibian Constitution on the Principles of Economic Order.
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The purpose of the Church in society
Where is the church when millions of people choose to seek a way out of their conditions? Is there something that the church can offer to this problem? The problem of suicide in Namibia is spreading fast as statistics now show that there were 452 recorded suicidal deaths in 2017, and 131 suicidal deaths recorded between April and July 2018. This means that on average there is one suicidal death committed every day in Namibia, making it the fourth highest rated country in Africa for suicide (NSA)
Dependency on state tenders has economic growth consequences
The Namibian government and its established entities have for far too long played a very significant role towards the economic financial stability of the country. This is through its procurement of goods and services from providers but has unfortunately in the process created a deep dependency syndrome, which going forward will be very difficult to cure.
The “devil-face” of Christianity and Roman-Dutch law on Olufuko
With the ongoing onslaught about the legal validity and the moral standing of Olufoko first and foremost as a customary practice, need serious public dialogue as well as sufficient intellectual clarity specifically to feed those who are inclined to believe that Africa is a haven of foreign legal systems and a place where religious doctrines are used as competent lens of human morality. Like other customs in the diversity of African
Who watches the watchdog?
The Windhoek Observer of Friday 05 October 2018 carried a front page report on the estate of revered struggle icon the Late Andimba Ya Toivo. The gist of the article was the distribution of the Late Veterans assets but took a rather awkward twist towards the end in mentioning that “politically connected individuals have managed to amass fortunes based on political patronage at the expense of ordinary Namibians”.
Respect others to be respected
Namibia has a democratic constitution which guarantees the rights of its citizens as well as other people.
SOS: Save Our Football
Waiting for the Namibian Football Association (NFA) to resolve its own issues – as ordered by the Namibia Sports Commission, government and, to some extent, Fifa – is like expecting a judge to sentence himself to a jail term after having transgressed.
Namibia on tap, introducing the Roof of Africa Craft Brewery
WINDHOEK – Torsten Krumnow, co-owner and Director at Roof of Africa Hotel said he started the business as a backpacker 20 years ago.
Magdalena Stoffels’ mother still hopes for killer’s arrest
WINDHOEK – The mother of the 17-year-old Magdalena Stoffels who was raped and killed on her way to school eight years ago remains hopeful that her daughter’s killer would one day be found.
Namdia’s Hamutenya: We sell diamonds, not bananas
Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) says it has had a very successful business run since its establishment some two years ago. But New Era Senior Journalist Albertina Nakale wanted to hear more from CEO Kennedy Hamutenya, especially the negative Namdia headlines in the local press.