For most of us, the proverbial war between science and religion ended long ago, either in a stalemate or a truce. Nonetheless, the conflict between religion and economics goes on, apparently for good reasons.
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Opinion – Marine Pollution is a concern
A brief overview of the historical development of pollution legislation is useful because many trainees will be familiar with the previous convention dealing with the prevention of pollution from oil, and may become confused when instructed in a new regime, which is not only different from the previous one, but also addresses other forms of pollution.
Opinion – Unleashing the power of democracy for a flourishing nation
In the heart of Africa, Namibia stands tall as a beacon of democracy, a nation with a resolute commitment to political, economic and social progress. But the true strength of this democracy lies in the hands of its young citizens.
Opinion – Giving them another political chance again
The National and Presidential elections are looming, as they are to be held next year. In some circles, the members of political parties are applying push and pull strategies to try to eke
out a niche in the forthcoming political dispensation.
Opinion – Essence of self-leadership post-graduation
Self-leadership and empowerment are significant milestones in life for building the human capital that allows young people to circumvent poverty.
Opinion – We can end AIDS, if we follow the proven path of progress
Here is my reflection on the new UNAIDS Global AIDS Update launched by Winnie Byanyima, United Nations Under- Secretary General and UNAIDS executive director, on 14 July 2023 on Namibia’s AIDS health and development response.
Know your civil servant – Celebrating thriving deaf communities in the public sector
Hearing-impaired Immanuel Tuyeni is one of the few committed servants in public service since joining the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) as a cleaner.
LEX SCRIPTA with Fedden Mainga Mukwata – Designating one judge to determine an application
Agricultural Bank of Namibia v Gaya (SA 38-2023) [2023] (28 July 2023) - QOURUM – CONSTITUTIONALITY OF DESIGNATING ONE JUDGE TO DETERMINE AN APPLICATION IN TERMS OF S 14(7)(a) OF THE SUPREME COURT ACT (INSTEAD OF THREE JUDGES IN TERMS OF ART 79(3))
Western security worries grow in coup-hit Niger
Security concerns built up yesterday ahead of planned protests in coup-hit Niger, with France demanding safety guarantees for foreign embassies as some Western nations reduced their diplomatic presence.
HRW criticises Zim elections
An upcoming nationwide ballot in Zimbabwe will be held under a “seriously flawed electoral process” that does not meet global standards for freedom and fairness, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said yesterday.









