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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

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HEALTH AND RELATIONSHIPS - | 2013-08-13

How am I expected to follow my dreams?

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Why are they filling my head with thoughts of debts and study fees? I who do not bear any leaves or produce paper like a tree.You talk about education but yet you cannot pay for our education. Challenging us to build a nation. But still we search rubbish dumps and trash cans for nutrition.

Persuade us to vote, for those corrupted by oversized houses and million dollar vehicles. Still you dare to speak about the future generation.

Well I dare you Mr Chancellor, Dean, Prime Minister, Mr President: Look at my student fees and tell me how my single parent could afford that when she struggles to put food on the table and still pay her taxes.

This while you are in your fancy house, stuffing your face. Are you trying to find a solution to our third world problems? It seems that you are blinded by your oversized belly. Unable to see what we face in reality. Blinding our people with your speeches. Repeating the same story about your liberation struggle. Yet those who fought still remain hungry.

Could you blame me as a student for being angry. When thoughts of finances cloud my sanity. So I shall express my right, my freedom of speech and speak for those who are speechless. Those threatened as they try to express their voices. The time is now. It is time for change.

Evgeni FaustusRay Amukwaya is a student at the University of Namibia.