Thought Leaders

This week’s suspension of Namibia Wildlife Resorts NWR)’ managing director Zelna Hengari has once more resuscitated the intense debate on whether women within SOEs and the public sector at large are punished harsher than their male counterparts - even if the offences are of the same nature.

As we continue to look at our Vision 2030 together, I want us to look at how we can address some of the divisions that baffles us at times. 

Police officers are piled at police stations around the country. They have no vehicles and each time a crime or incident is reported, the response time is minimum one hour. 

Tribalism is one of the greatest challenges in Namibia, even 29 years after independence. If one ever expects tribalism, it might be by traditional authorities who have first of all to look for their community. 

In contemporary Africa, cultural naming styles have systematically changed due to new civilisations from former colonial powers. 

Corruption has a debilitating effect on the lives of thousands of people around Namibia. And usually it’s the most vulnerable members of society that are hardest hit.

The reason for me to spend the night of the 13th April 2019 in Aus was for this year’s constituency independence celebrations. The place Aus is rich in history and started with Khoisan using the fountains in the area.

Seven months to the polls and it is quiet and tranquil. Normally when elections approach, Namibia’s political environment is abuzz with activity. 

I did not know that the African Union (AU) has an ambassador to the United States of America (USA). I only found out through a YouTube video shared by a friend on Wednesday.
 

One of the most studied writers in the history of mankind is British playwright William Shakespeare, whose first play titled Henry VI Part 2, was first performed in 1590 in Britain.