Chief against statue vandalism
OvaHerero Paramount Chief Vekuii Rukoro said he does not support the vandalism of the Marine-Denkmal statue at Swakopmund by some Herero people.“As a chief I do not support vandalism in any shape or...
View ArticleThe young can see and cogitate
Ageists often dismiss young people as inexperienced and historically unconscious. This ageist narrative effectively treats the young as if they are non-existent in mainstream public discourse. Ageists...
View ArticleOne’s search for dignified meaning
In the book ‘Dead Aid’ Zambian economist Dambisa Moyo tells a painful story of an African teenager stating the following: “to the excellencies and officials of Europe, we suffer enormously in...
View ArticleEscape route 83: Lessons for Namibia
On 31 March 2016, the Constitutional Court of South Africa delivered a 105-paragraphed judgment finding and pronouncing that President Jacob Zuma failed to uphold, protect and respect the constitution....
View ArticleSenseless murder in shebeen
A 25-year-old woman was shot dead in Osho Bar in Windhoek’s Okuryangava area on Friday. According to the police, Julien Kauika threw a bottle at a security guard, who retaliated by shooting her. At...
View ArticleNAU resists NEEEF
The Namibia Agricultural Union is preparing its comments on the disputed National Equitable Economic Empowerment Framework (NEEEF) for submission to the Office of the Prime Minister. According to the...
View ArticlePublic relations body elects new leaders
Namibia’s public relations practitioners are braced to see their profession elevated to recognised levels of competence and expertise, and develop a new generation of leaders within the communications...
View ArticleNew business plan for Zambezi Waterfront Tourism Park
Following the commissioning of a forensic audit into the affairs of the Zambezi Waterfront Tourism Park, Cabinet has directed tourism minister Pohamba Shifeta to submit a new business model and road...
View ArticleLast chance for duo
Having each seen their Champions League qualification hopes fade at the weekend, West Ham United and Manchester United approach tonight’s FA Cup quarter-final replay with special motivation to...
View ArticleUSave opens in Havana:
The Shoprite Group last week celebrated the opening of its latest USave branch in Windhoek’s Havana area. In launching the new branch on Thursday, the South African-based food retailer said it was...
View ArticleSchool sport receives financial boost
The Namibia School Sports Union (NSSU) has received a donation of close to N$400 000 from the Coca-Cola Namibia Bottling Company. The N$377 000 sponsorship will cover three sport disciplines at school...
View ArticleOngwediva people want speed bumps
Residents of Ongwediva in the Oshana Region are pleading for the construction of speed bumps on a section of the main road that passes through the area, following the death of an eight-year-old boy on...
View ArticleMostert denied bail
Bail has been denied to a farmer from the Otjozondjupa Region who was arrested after a cache of weapons, ammunition and military uniforms was discovered on his farm. Johannes Mostert, 53, owner of the...
View ArticleAnother repo rate hike
Namibia’s central bank this morning announced its raising of the country’s prime lending rate by 25 basis points, to 7%. Bank of Namibia (Bon) Governor Iipumbu Shiimi said the decision was necessary to...
View ArticleThe Namibia Red Cross Society today launched the #NamibiansHelpingNamibians...
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View ArticleEpeko lyopolisi
Omukiintu gwoomvula 25 okwa yahwa okusa sha ningilwa pondunda yomanwino yedhina Osho Bar momudhingoloko gwaOkuryangava mOvenduka, Etitano lya piti. Pauyelele wa gandjwa kopolisi, Julien Kauika okwa...
View ArticleStricter rules for border residents
The police in the Ohangwena Region are implementing stricter measures to curb illegal border crossings, which is a common occurrence and can be used for cross-border criminal activities. The...
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