Since gaining independence in 1990, Namibia has navigated a complex political and economic landscape under the leadership of four presidents, each bringing unique styles and policies to the nation’s highest office. From Sam Nujoma’s revolutionary fervour to Hage Geingob’s technocratic pragmatism, these leaders have strived to build a unified nation, foster economic growth and address...
Feminist theory is a branch of sociology that endeavours to disrupt the status quo of patriarchal power and oppression. It also seeks to dismember the traditional structures that have always stood as stumbling blocks for women, preventing them from accessing equal power and opportunities enjoyed by their male counterparts. The feminist theory advocates for equality...
Not long ago, a deadly head-on collision on B1 highway happened between Otjiwarongo and Otavi, claiming nine fatalities. This week, another, tragic accident involving an Intercape bus and a minibus on the same route claimed the lives of two women. A head-on collision is just as deadly as it sounds; when two vehicles crash into...
As Namibia approaches the Presidential and National Assembly elections on 27 November, it is crucial to reflect on the importance of voting. Many people, especially young Namibians, often feel disconnected from politics, or believe their vote does not matter. However, understanding the significance of voting and its impact on our lives can empower us to...
As the Electoral Commission of Namibia announced the successful conclusion of the fourth general registration of voters (GRV) on 1 August 2024, it is time to look ahead. The overall cumulative number of eligible Namibians who registered as voters, both within the country and at diplomatic missions abroad, was 1 467 604, representing a turnout...
Hilma Kandjimbi is a social worker for the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare, responsible for Oranjemund and Rosh Pinah. She is amongst the few professionals in the country mandated to carry out many functions under the Child Care and Protection Act. She has an honours degree in Social Work from the...
The Prosecutor General v Amushelelo [2024] NAHCMD 436 (2 August 2024) Facts The applicant (the Prosecutor General) moved an application for forfeiture of property order against the first respondent, Mr Amushelelo, and legal entities he had an interest in. The applicant claimed that the properties in question, constitute an instrumentality of an offence, or are...
Zambia’s Deputy National Assembly Speaker Malungo Chisangano is impressed with the Namibian Parliament’s gender equality achievements. She is also impressed by the modus operandi used by political parties, particularly the ruling Swapo, to achieve gender equality at the parliamentary level, stating that it is a model worth emulating. She said what she found more impressive...
JOHANNESBURG – International hunting is coming soon to the wilderness areas outside the Kruger National Park, where herds of elephants overpopulating the park ‘spill over’, and roam daily. They roam with other wildlife such as lions, buffaloes and crocodiles. A leader of South Africa’s Kruger National Park, Sydney Shibambu, which neighbours the Makuleke community, said...
KEETMANSHOOP – Notwithstanding a snub by the Landless People’s Movement, //Kharas governor Aletha Frederick on Tuesday delivered her ultimate State of the Region Address. A day earlier, LPM’s //Kharas Regional Council chairperson, Joseph Isaacks, declined an invitation from Frederick to attend the Sora. She was unfazed. “It is namely to report on the development programmes...