The concept of ‘original sin’ became more pronounced in the Christian doctrine in the 16th century, where it was argued that human beings are born with some urge to commit evil or disobey God.
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Know your civil servant – Instil positive self-talk in children
Reinhold Mutighoma has urged parents and teachers to instil in their children positive self-talk about their abilities to succeed academically. According to him, this is the only way for youngsters to feel good about their education and talents.
On the spot – Hyphen prepares to start US$10 billion project
Hyphen Hydrogen Energy (Hyphen)last week concluded a multibillion-dollar agreement with the Namibian government to construct the much-hyped US$10 billion green hydrogen project in the Tsau //Khaeb National Park. Hyphen has proposed erecting sub-Saharan Africa’s largest, and its only fully vertically integrated, green hydrogen project.
LEX SCRIPTA with Fedden Mainga Mukwata – Digashu V GRN, Seiler-Lilles V GRN Dissenting (minority) judgment
The common law principle relied on by the majority is sound in law, but Namibia is under no obligation to recognize a marriage inconsistent with its policies and laws
Family accuses Oshakati of land grab
An elderly couple from Onawa settlement has accused the Oshakati Town Council of trying to remove them from their homestead to a flood-prone area.
Ministry mollifies mine owners …as stocks slide
The mines ministry took damage control measures yesterday to emphasise that the government has no intentions of seizing any stake from existing mineral or petroleum licence holders and said it remains committed to upholding the sanctity of existing contracts.
PM, struggle kids plan N$13 million spending spree
While a court declaration exists that children of the liberation must not receive preferential treatment, the Office of the Prime Minister has allegedly been meeting a faction of the group behind closed-doors, concocting a plan on how to spend millions that are lying idle in an account.
Hyphen to build houses at harbour town
The developer of a massive green hydrogen project, Hyphen Hydrogen Energy, will provide for the housing needs for employees involved in the much-hyped project.
Govt assists food poison families
With 16 people from the Kayova homestead having succumbed to suspected food poisoning they allegedly consumed unknowingly at dinner on Saturday, the government is pulling out all the stops to assist their families.
Witvlei residents agitate for transparency
More than 100 Witvlei residents, mostly unemployed youth and the elderly, took to the streets on Wednesday to demand the immediate appointment of a substantive CEO, access to financial and procurement reports as well as improved service delivery.