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Finding our identity

1 day - 27 June 2017 | Columns

A democratic state embodies the values of free speech, freedom of assembly, freedom of choice and all the other characteristics of any democracy. Currently, in Africa, only South Africa draws closer these inherent values where...

The mask behind African leaders’ allegiance

1 day - 27 June 2017 | Columns

By: Romanus MungambaIn our contemporary society, genuine love and support for our leaders during election time is hard to come by and when it comes from citizens, their needs, and their votes, are unappreciated and...

Namibia: Old guard leadership in its element

1 day - 27 June 2017 | Columns

By: Dylan MukoroliNamibia, 27 years into independence has achieved a great deal, however there is a greater deal that has still to be achieved for Namibians at the far end of the line to start...

Always stay strapped!

1 day - 27 June 2017 | Columns

I was shocked by statistics issued by the United Nations on HIV and Aids concerning the youth of Namibia. I was attending the 'Be Free' movement event organised by the Office of the First Lady...

Why are soccer stars allergic to paying tax?

2 days ago - 26 June 2017 | Columns

Europe has best soccer stars who are lured with lucrative transfer deals all around the world. The likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Neymar all ply their trade in the La Liga league.Money means...

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Questioning governance

1 week ago - 20 June 2017 | Columns

The youth in this week's installment of the Astute Conversation, not only probe the governance system and style in Namibia, but also question how those...

Is Namibia an oligarchy or a

1 week ago - 20 June 2017 | Columns

By: Brian NjutjinavoThe former colony known as South West Africa adopted the name Namibia and came to be known as the Republic of Namibia. Some...

Questioning governance

1 week ago - 20 June 2017 | Columns

The youth in this week's installment of the Astute Conversation, not only probe the governance system and style in Namibia, but also question how those...

Spotting the difference between Unam and GRN

1 week ago - 20 June 2017 | Columns

By: Jefrey ShapangeWhile celebrating 27 years of economic suffering, and political independence in which we have freedom of speech, but no freedom after speech, our...

Keep up with current affairs

1 week ago - 20 June 2017 | Columns

Many young people seem unconcerned about keeping abreast with news events and current affairs in Namibia and around the world. This week, I want to...

Shot of the day

1 week ago - 19 June 2017 | Columns

TRADITION AND CULTURE: Revellers take part in a traditional party named ‘La Patum’ in Berga, Spain. The Patum of Berga, or simply ‘La Patum’, is...

Where are the fathers?

1 week ago - 19 June 2017 | Columns

That Namibia is a patriarchal society is a given. The concept of respecting your elders is rhetoric that is often thrown about in both politics...

Shot of the day

3 weeks ago - 05 June 2017 | Columns

NOWHERE TO GO: Displaced children stand in line to get food at the Hammam al-Alil camp for internally displaced people south of Mosul, Iraq, as...

Curbing golden handshakes

3 weeks ago - 02 June 2017 | Columns

We are in total concurrence with DTA secretary-general Manuel Ngaringombe over the spate of suspensions rocking parastatals and how it has become a financial burden...

Auntie Nangy

3 weeks ago - 02 June 2017 | Columns

He lies that he loves me?Dear Auntie Nangy, I have a problem with my boyfriend. He is always telling me that he loves me but...

Promote your albums

1 month - 19 May 2017 | Columns

Some Namibian artists need to stop with the culture of releasing an album and not promoting it properly. You find artists who release a 12-track...

Auntie Nangy

1 month - 19 May 2017 | Columns

Can I get pregnant from anal sex?Dear Auntie Nangy, is it possible to have sexual intercourse using your anus? Will you get pregnant?Yes it is...

Namibia is failing its people

1 month - 16 May 2017 | Columns

After 27 years of independence, the demographics in economic wealth distribution simply do not adequately reflect the ideals for which our forefathers fought. These demographics...