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 SMS Of The Day * THIS nation is in dire need of a massive conference on housing. When we experienced a crisis in the education sector a crisis-control brain-storming conference was organised which resulted in the best deal ever for the Namibian child, nam
 Food For Thought * BOURGEOISIE has become a daily occupation if not the order of the day of the upper-echelons, President Hifikepunye Pohamba we urge you to revisit this unpatriotic geocentricism among your staff and the well-connected, for everybody to r
 Bouquets And Brickbats * COMMISSIONER of Prisons, can you please explain the strategies you use to appoint officers to certain positions? It is my observation that you are being fed with wrong information then you just promote individuals without making p
 SMS Of The Day * I THINK Paulus ‘The Rock’ Ambunda lost his belt because of this promoter and trainer. How can a world champion still be training at the Katutura Youth Complex where there is not enough equipment. I think they must follow the example of Ha
 Food For Thought * NAMIBIA Dairies are unable to match low prices of imported milk and this ultimately means the consumer will have to pay more for local milk. Look at the prices of the local chicken. All these profits are going in the pockets of a few in
 Bouquets And Brickbats * I AM pleased to hear that Cabinet has responded positively to the proposal of Namibia Dairies to support the industry. The restrictions which support the industry by reducing competition to ensure the survival of the industry is a
 SMS Of The Day * CEO’s golden handshakes. Somewhere on our statute books there must be a provision that if a board of directors suspends/dismisses a CEO without due regard to legal provision (substantive/procedural law) such board must carry the costs for
 Food For Thought * JACKY Asheeke was so right with her last column- why are the fathers of the dead children not being prosecuted? (Reference to the children who died in shack fires last week) Our justice system still protects men over women. In this cont
 Bouquets And Brickbats * ALEXACTUS Kaure, your column in Friday’s newspaper opened my eyes. One hardly finds impartial case study analysers in Namibia. Let’s not destroy the Polytechnic’s strong foundation (Tjivikua) as yet. At least wait until the transf
 SMS Of The Day * WHY doesn’t NBC listen when they are criticised? The little red chairs on Good Morning Namibia have done their part and are dirty especially at the arm rests. Please listen for once. You interview professionals and internationals on those
 Food For Thought * MINISTRY of Education, in order to address the shortages of teachers at primary schools why don’t you consider employing us who hold a diploma in lifelong learning and community education for teaching posts? We also did health education
 Bouquets And Brickbats * MY fellow Namibians, I am not a Swapo member but a third term for President Hifikepuye Pohamba will be a step closer towards attainment of Vision 2030. Believe me His Excellency has made crucial bold decisions, and I don’t regret
POLL
What do you think of the renaming and addition of regions and constituencies?

1. Long overdue

2. A waste of money

3. We have bigger issues

4. I don't care


Results so far:
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Comments

Kaaronda to form union

   ViVa kaaronda we are tired of NAPWU also they there only for our money....if u make a move than i will make a move of a new union representing my people at work oooog atusafa man. But Namibians open your eyes this unions dont have your interest anymore its clear oshili! - david david

   what ever plan you have stick around to it please, make your dream a reality and god wil open up the joy............ all the best - eliadzy@gmail.com

   Camarada curry on! go forward, we want to be free nation - martha benhardt

   Mr Kaaronda, always remember the truth hurt , the honesty Namibians will always behind you of no matter what. Don't let all the situations demoralized you, stick and listen to your kind heart for the welfare of the nation. The final Judgement for the power and economic hungry will come at it's own time, God is watching you always.we like what you are doing. Remember the challenges are to prepare you for a better opportunity. VIVA BROTHER .-Jossy from Eenhana Town. - Josephine Kapweya

   behind you all the way, will be the first to join - kojaa

   officials are running the government like 'Ndragentas and sicily cosa nostra organisations'. they only care about themselves and their associates. Mr kaaronda you are the man to take them down.-El drigo

   mr.karonda seems to be a threat to the grn i think he must play his game carefully since the water is still boiling at gipf which he started boiling however i fully suport him in whatever dicission he want to take he was a good leader during his ofice tenure - nicky

   thup up Karonda.. - obadja pahukeni amupala

   I think Mr kaaronda have to start not his union but a new union. Mr kaarondanda is only person that can take the government on.. - khume

   Viva Karoonda, Namibia is in need of people like you,...you trurly have workers matter in your heart - lainashangano

   I hope every Namibian will look beyond ethnic and political affiliation when it comes to what this man stands for. The GIPF saga or the lost millions that got Kaaronda in hot water belonged to every civil servant! Our leaders have enriched themselves shamelessly and those in NUNW are paving their way to the top by being silent about issues that affect workers to secure that one day their masters will let them share the messy cream cake! - Vezemburuka

   I need straight forward people like Mr Kaaronda. who have workers matters at their heart. we are so sick and tired of those representative of workers who make workers their ladder to climb on green pasture and enrich themselves. - martha

   I really like what cde is doing he's there for the namibian nation. NAPWU forget about us once this union is formed and comes to power you are just there to eat our money. VIVA KAARONDA VIVA you are a true leader and you feel the pain of the voiceless people!!!!!!!!!!

   Go go Karonda we are behind you. This paragraph (Kaaronda reportedly also allegedly received a death threat from a Cabinet minister who reportedly told to him “you must drop this GIPF thing unless you have a death wish”). is showing namibian people that Top Government officials are eating our money... - Lisias Tshimwe, Outapi

   For sure one has come to notice that the silence to the lost mlions of has been elavated to the highest level. COUNT MY VOTE!!! - Science

   Kaaronda must go ahead with the idea of forming a new union. People wants to migrate from NAPWU which is always bargaining for themselves as most top officials they are management cadres in government. They do not look at the interest of the rank and files. Now the signed an agreement with government which increased the gap between poor and rich contrary to Vision 2030. ViVa Kaaronda we need people like you to represent us. - Grace

   Dear Kaaronda, your dreams of a corruption-free society in Namibia are much overdue. Our society must be rid off the existing chain of the greedy few; where the employees (bosses) and government dictate the agenda in the unions. You are likely an unselfish and valuable asset for a Namibian dream and and therefore have our unequivocal support for justice in our land. - Longeni

   You have my full support cde i will be no:1 on your list. will join your union just inform us where to get information and the contact details. we have been waiting for people like you to form a union for the poor nation suffering. Ms LN

   you're a true hero comrade and keep it up. - venitius kalonda

   Where the is smoke there is fire!. the Point is which come first. - Pandu

   It's high time that things to change in Namibia before it collapse. Come on we're one nation! - David Shafodino

   Mr. Karronda you are a hero that every Namibian youth should emulate and be proud off. You are a true leader for Namibian workers, If all our union leaders were like you, I am positive Namibia will be a much better country. I salute you Comrade Karoonda.. - JP Mubita

   I support the idea, hopefully its not one of those lip services to buy our votes. Keep it up Cmrde - SS

   I think it's normal in the democratically state like ours. Namibai is a free country with free nation and their right is well protected by the constitution let them enjoy their freedom but they should follow the right procedure and obey the law of the state. - Jeffrey

   Its good for the powerless workers. But Namibian workers are to be blamed. They elect union leaders and start treating them like 'gods'. Its time for the workers to start owning the unions, to be in charge of the unions, not to give unions to leaders to treat them as they wish, and then run to the media and complain. The power is with the workers, if union leaders are not delivering, out vote them and put other leaders who are prepared to be servants of the workers, not bosses of the workers. Today in Namibia we see union leaders who have turned unions into 'universities', because once you become a union leader the door to good life is opened, as if they have graduated from a university. Some union leaders have became powerful than the unions they head. Its time for union members to reshape their thinking and be in charge of their unions. - Comio Sasele

   Goodluck cde, if we had leaders lyk u teachers wouldnt be punished for having gone 2strike that brought joy to all civil servants incl principals... God bless - Fillemon

   Why forming a new union is this money making business i don't support this idea so many independent unions but no improvement - A.G

   That is a great idea comrade Kaaronda. We, civil servants are sick and tired of the existing bargaining power unions. - Sacky Madju

   That's a good idea Mr Kaaronda, keep it up please, I'm also supporting your idea so that you may come and rescue us in this so called regarding. - Kristophina

   All the best brother, you have my vote. - Sackey Shiyandja

   Well, the idea is brilliant but Mr. Kaaronda should know full well by now that the majority of workers are such morons who would't dare or risk to be associated with such a movement! I think if the idea is to be born now that it has been conceived, is for that leadership to do some serious ground work. 1) Run educational campaigns since after over 20yrs of independence most workers have't got the slightest clue what unions stands for. 2) Every aspiring person who want to be in the leadership should be put under a micro-scope for screening of intent in order to weed out those opportunistic people who are willing to rise to the top at whatever cost. 3) The union should have strong and unbiased principles. It is my sincere hope that if the new union see the light of day, it will be a union formed in good faith to serve and give a voice to the workers who had been led down time and time again! Mr Kaaronda good luck with whatever you set your eyes on, Golda - Golda

   i was afraid they silenced him for good. Beware of opportunists my brother even in your new union,,,, - mabi,

   Viva Kaaronda its tyme my brother show them greedy fools who the men is long live aluta continiua - Herman Strauss

   Long Live Evilastus Kaaronda, God bless you. - Loide Uuzigo

   Viva Kaaronda viva!!!!!!!!!!!the untouchable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Alina - Alina N K

   viva kaaronda, I will stand behind you and join your union. Don't drop GIPF issue...The GIPF failed to give us 50% from our pension money to built our own houses, but they managed to loan out N$640 Million from our pension fund...ANTI CORRUPTION COMMISSION is not doing anything. Form your union and rescue us please. - toivo hausiku

   i really do agree with the forming of a new umbrella body and this body should be an independent body that can even challenge the cabinet but not dance the music played by them(cabinet).ovandu ovakuenandje kaveuruo tjina muatje uamama. okuhepa okurira omurumendu uakatjotjiri ami kourike uandje mbe kuhukurira ekori koupatje uoje! - jacqueline uapngisa kajovi @0813030801

   People of integrity, honesty, and fairness like Kaaronda, are needed in nowadays trade unions affairs! We Namibians better support this movement. - Truman Nguazireko

   WE ARE BEHIND YOU IN WHAT EVER COMES YOUR WAY LETS FIGHT THIS CORRUPTION IN NAMIBIA THIS TYM U MY VOTE BROTHER INDEED & IN NEED THATS WHO YOU ARE TO ME KEEP IT U BROTHER... - Coennie muundjua

   I hope and believe that mr. Kaaronda is a man of action, we need energetic unionist leaders like him in order for workers rights to be guaranteed to them. Its indeed a wise decision to undertake. Viva KAARONDA. - Kenneth

   ALL THE BEST KAARONDA! - DON

   I sincerely hope he start a new union which is not affiliate to the ruling party.A neutral one,which can voice for the voiceless. - Alex Naobeb

   Nothing should stand your way broer, I have been following your movements, particularly withregards to challenging the GIPF sagga. If ever there is someone to come to our rescue, IS YOU.....They fired you because they are all DOMKOPS...!!!!!!!!!!!!! - Sammy

   Wishing Mr Kaaronda strength to succesfull come back to the buplic arena. I salute you and I cant wait to join you... Long live Mr Kaaronda. - indjana s namukwambi

   All the best for him.. Some workers really need protection - Stanislaus Kufuna

   Its true Namibian workers has been ill represented by the unions, we want a leader who is there for us not just for his/her benefits. we have been waiting for so long. - George

   Very interesting - Kaaronda


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