Members of the Mafwe community are flocking to Chinchimane in the Sibbinda Constituency of the Zambezi region over the weekend of 1 October 2023 in a festive mood to celebrate the Lusata Cultural Festival.
Opinions
Opinion – Geingob’s genocide v apartheid comparison vindicates descendants’ fears
As a descendant of the survivors of genocide committed by imperial Germany against my forebears, I could not but be amazed and also perplexed by the pronouncements by His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Namibia, Dr Hage Geingob.
Opinion – Census 2023: Play your part, get counted
The 2023 Population & Housing Census enumeration officially starts today and will conclude on 3 November. The census enumeration is where all households and dwelling units are enumerated.
Opinion – Africa’s planned or unplanned social change under a microscope
With social and political change that came with independence came a search, a search for the best possible way to implement that change and to develop the full potential of the various countries in Africa.
Opinion – Are you a victim or a survivor?
The impact of violence on women is catastrophic and has devasting long-lasting effects on their physical and mental health.
Opinion – The psychological influence of suicide among men
In recent years, there has been a steady increase in the number of men who end their lives prematurely through suicide. Research shows that while women tend to experience more suicidal thoughts, men are far more likely to die by suicide.
Opinion – Sino-Africa relations: The hope for a sustainable shared future
As the 74th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China looms, it is important to review and put into perspective, China’s role in Africa, which has been making rounds for different reasons and how the Africa young men and women, can benefit from relations.
Opinion – Land consequences of green hydrogen production
Green hydrogen production is now a big issue in Africa. Several countries are investing much time and effort to get it underway. Our politicians have termed it the “new gold” that would lift our citizens out of poverty.
Opinion – Impacts of climate change on agriculture
In Namibia, agriculture is one of the most important sectors. Around 70% of the country’s population depends directly or indirectly on agriculture for their income and livelihood – mostly in the subsistence sector.
Opinion – Revitalising agricultural schemes in Zambezi
Agriculture remains a vital aspect that continues to provide a sustainable livelihood for billions of people worldwide.