Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged African Union (AU) member states to draw on the recommendations of the Amani Africa high-level panel of experts’ report on Africa and the reform of the multilateral system. The report examines the sources and manifestations of the historical injustice Africa suffered in the multilateral system as it was designed...
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Imalwa wants Esau ‘blocked’ from money
Prosecutor General Martha Imalwa has filed an appeal in the Supreme Court against an order that the legal fees of former fisheries minister Bernard Esau can be paid from his restrained assets. The ruling was recently made by Windhoek High Court Judge Beatrix de Jager. Lawyer Florian Beukes, who has been representing Esau since his...
Biteko: Economic transformation a challenge for Africa
Rudolf Gaiseb Namibia and Tanzania need to extend their shared solidarity of Pan-Africanism to embrace economic transformation. This is according to Tanzania’s deputy prime minister Doto Biteko. He indicated that the continent is facing new challenges, and it is imperative to secure a desirable future for the continent that prioritises economic development, allowing its people...
Presidential elections: A possible re-run after November
As Namibia approaches the 27 November elections, the question of a rerun for the presidential race is critical. This is possible since more votes might be split amongst political parties and independent candidates, those who stood on their own. The establishment of political parties such as the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) (a threat not...
Opinion – Political campaigns vs national interest
It is no longer a secret that Namibians are heading to the polls on 27 November this year, and have undergone such exercise many times. Still, the tempo changes slightly, depending on the election and the national interests at stake during the campaigns. During these campaigns, some political parties often become deeply polarised, leading to...
Braving the streets for economic emancipation
Rudolf Gaiseb From the capital’s city centre to the four corners of the country, women and men, young and old, engage in small-scale trade along the streets and in open markets to make ends meet. This is the life of many Namibians who decided to work for themselves and their families by engaging in the...
Swapo gathers for pivotal pot weekend
Almost 700 Swapo delegates will descend on the capital from today to elect the governing party’s next crop of parliamentarians. As the Swapo Party gears up for its highly-anticipated electoral college, deputy secretary general Uahekua Herunga has assured the public that all preparations are complete. It is all systems go for the showdown, which has...
Mbumba invites Chinese investors…lauds political stability, friendly people
BEIJING – President Nangolo Mbumba yesterday stated that Namibia’s unique blend of political stability, friendly people and abundant natural resources makes it a conducive business environment that fuels economic growth. While inviting prospective Chinese businesses to the country, the President added that Namibia is committed to achieving economic self-reliance, and to transition from reliance on...
Uutoni nullifies Khorixas executive appointment
Lahja Nashuuta Urban and Rural Development minister Erastus Uutoni has nullified the appointment of the strategic executive for finance at the Khorixas Town Council. He slashed the appointment of Jorgen /Urib on 22 August 2024, citing the council’s failure to comply with recruitment and selection regulations as per the Local Authorities Act. The Khorixas Town...
Amupanda takes red line fight to Zambezi
KATIMA MULILO – Affirmative Repositioning movement leader Job Amupanda has vowed to remove the veterinary cordon fence immediately, should he assume the highest office in the land. If elected as president, he will ensure the red line falls immediately so that Namibians are not subjected to what he termed “colonial searches”. This was Amupanda’s central...