After decades of fighting for the liberation of the oppressed and humiliated black majority of our country, 19 June 1989 marked the return of the senior leadership of the liberation movement, Swapo.
Opinions
Should polygamy be legalised?
On 15 January 1999 The Citizen newspaper reported Professor Christina Landman’s views on polygamy as a liberating option for white South African women
Jerry Rawlings and the ‘wounded’ ideals of the African left
One of Africa’s most charismatic and colourful leaders, Jerry John Rawlings died on 12 November 2020. He was born on 22 June 1947 in Accra,
Covid-19 and lessons for the future
The outbreak of Covid-19 has disrupted and negatively impacted the economy, jobs, income, and livelihoods in unprecedented manners.
Expressions from a citizen
Mr President, I hereby write to you again for another chat. I would like to thank you for responding to me so quickly the last time I wrote to you.
Opinion – The need for youth voices in internet governance
The term internet governance processes refers to the development and application of shared principles, norms, rules, decision-making procedures and programmes that shape the evolution and use of the internet. And why does this matter?
Opinion – Economic recovery roadmap
Namibia is undoubtedly at the crossroads, facing an economic recovery puzzle, which requires urgent, but unique solutions to chart the correct direction for stabilisation, recovery, and growth.
OPINION: Where wildlife produces medical doctors
In Africa, some communities still don’t have a single person who has graduated as a medical doctor. The reasons are many. It could be a lack of funds for brilliant children to further their education.
OPINION: Accelerating decentralisation to improve voter turnout
The low voter turnout during the regional council and local authority elections is an indication of the little significance voters bestow upon subnational government.
OPINION: Pupils’ ill behaviour and its implications on teachers
In disciplining the pupils, teachers use a variety of punishments which include sending learners outside the classes, suspend them from the hostel or apply minimal corporal punishment.