Columns
On The Role Of Media In Good Governance
THE relationship between media and good governance is the 2005 theme for the UNESCO World Press Freedom Day.[more]
The Historical Significance Of May Day Celebrations
NAMIBIAN workers are going to join the rest of the workers of the world to commemorate May Day, better known as International Worker's Day, on May 1 2005.[more]
Habemus Papam
Apart from his membership in the Hitler Youth (which may be excused on the grounds that he was very young at the time), there is nothing remotely controversial about Joseph Ratzinger.[more]
Political Perspective
I DON'T believe in the media going on strike, but if we did so in concert, even for a couple of days, I believe even all the Government critics may hold their counsel for a while thereafter! Just imagine: no newspapers, no...[more]
A Change For The Better
PERHAPS amidst all the depressing reports of ongoing corruption and mismanagement, there is a positive element in the fact that possibly because our new President has set his sights on tackling this very evil head-on, it has...[more]
Fishing Industry Must Get Its Act Together
SHOALS of words have been written about the problems dogging our fishing industry - a key generator of revenue.[more]
Political Perspective
OBVIOUSLY it is good news that the very long-awaited Anti-Corruption Commission is going to come into being because it affords the public with a specific mechanism to deal with this evil.[more]
Along the pavements on a Friday night
AFTER six pm on a Friday a stillness drapes the streets of central Windhoek.[more]
Like Nujoma, Africa needs to go back to university
IN A rare display of enlightened leadership, former Namibian president Sam Nujoma (75), has enrolled at the University of Namibia (Unam) as a masters student in geology.[more]
No Quick Fix for the UN
(KOFI Annan's) lack of leadership, combined with conflicts of interest and a lack of responsibility and accountability, point to one, and only one, outcome: his resignation."[more]
Time for Non-European Pope
LOS ANGELES - While he mourned the passing of Pope John Paul II, South African Anglican Archbishop Desmond Tutu also clamoured for an African or Latin American to be the next Pope.[more]
Race, history, colour views of Zim polls
JOHANNESBURG - Conflicting verdicts on Zimbabwe's election pronounced by African observers and Western powers show that race and history, as much as concern for democracy, determine how outsiders view the country's crisis.[more]
Choose Them On Merit
THERE is much talk and speculation about an imminent 'reshuffle' in the ranks of Permanent Secretaries, the chief accounting officers in the various Ministries.[more]
HERE'S hoping the new Parliament will be a better one to report on than the last!
Currently MPs are going through 'induction' courses which one trusts will contribute towards a more media-friendly Parliament in which Members are more focused in their comments and also more easily understandable when they...[more]
Ya Toivo Bids Farewell And Advises On Future
ON March 16, veteran Swapo leader and Robben Island political prisoner for nearly two decades, Andimba Toivo ya Toivo, made his exit from active politics when he retired from the National Assembly.
Some parting shots on Parliament
A member of parliament for fifteen years, Former Prisons and Correctional Services Minister Andimba Toivo ya Toivo has retired as Namibia's oldest MP, aged 80.[more]
Political Perspective
THE new order, if it can be termed as such, under President Hifikepunye Pohamba is now smoothly underway.[more]
A Bold Stance On Corruption
STRONG words on corruption, and a number of suggested measures to contain the scourge, were used by President Hifikepunye Pohamba when he addressed the inaugural meeting of his new Cabinet yesterday.[more]
Political Perspective
THERE has been much talk about the newly appointed Cabinet, and in particular, scrutiny of President Hifikepunye Pohamba's thinking in the choices he made.[more]
On President Pohamba's Promises
PRESIDENT Hifikepunye Pohamba has made some strong statements and pledges since he was sworn in on March 21.