The philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau once said, “Dare to know, dare to know, dare to know, for our future and yours depend on you daring to know.”
Thought Leaders
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Opinion – Reflection on Oshigambo High School’s principals
Growing up in Oshigambo, Ekamba A village, my proximity to Oshigambo High School was more than just geographical; it was emotional and aspirational.
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Opinion – A vote has no status
More than15 African countries, including Namibia, go to the polls in 2024.
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Opinion – Paradox of wolves and sheep sharing the same kraal
When I read the novella ‘Animal Farm’, written by George Orwel (real name Eric Arthur Blair) when I was 14 years old (no wonder the love of literature I have), I thought it was just a fable of animals and their owner, Mr Jones of Manor Farm.
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Opinion – Are electorates in for political gimmicks?
This year is the year for elections in many countries in the Sub-Saharan region.
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The contribution of Jane Katjavivi to Namibia’s literary landscape
Jane Katjavivi (1952 – 2022) was an English born, naturalized Namibian by marriage to Speaker of Parliament Professor Peter Katjavivi. She was laid to rest last Saturday, 20th August 2022, in Windhoek, the capital of her beloved Namibia.
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The primacy of bill of rights attracts obligation erga omnes
This article is part of my overall mission to persuade especially our judiciary and our legal fraternity about the fact that everyone in Namibia has the inherent and automatic legal standing to promote respect, protection and realisation of the basic human rights and freedoms enshrined in NC.
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Katima Mulilo 1978: Paying homage to our heroes
In commemoration of the upcoming Heroes’ Day on 26 August 2022, please allow me to share a word or two in your newspaper on this vital piece of history that I personally feel is often underrated and most of our children, or even some of those of my age, don’t know, but it’s nostalgic to many of the older generation.