Letters
Elections Won’t Change Much Anyway
THE ruling by Namibia’s High Court judges confirms that the legal system cannot bring about qualitative change. The court failed to address the basic issue of the secretive and illegal verification centres which took one week to...
Porn Isn’t The Problem
‘DStv mulls porn channel’ – The Namibian 9 March 2009, and our “shocked” Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, Marlene Mungunda claims that if porn was allowed in our country that it would contribute to (amongst other...
Where Are We Going?
ALLOW me space to support my honourable elder, Dr Abisai Shejavali on his letter entitled, ‘Concerned with the future of my country’ (March, 5).
Good Service On The Bus
ALLOW me to express my profound gratitude to a staff member of Intercape Mainliner. It was my first time to take a journey with this company. I saw the good customer service we received.
Tough To Be A CEO
MANY think that being a head of a State Owned Enterprise is an amazing grace. After all you are a definition of success with fancy lifestyle, beautiful cars, houses in the suburbs and the ability to inspire.
What the ‘Alliance’ Should Do
IN addition to what the editor said in her Political Perspective we would like to mention that the outcome of the Okahandja- by- election clearly testified to one fact: The Opposition-Parties-Alliance(OPA) got about 50% of the...
Bank Windhoek ATM Woes
WHAT is going on with Bank Windhoek? On 28th Feb the ATM near Vineta Shell took all the money I had requested back into the machine but deducted it from my account.
Concern About The Future Of My Country
I AM very worried about the political leadership of my country, Namibia, which has no fear of God and there is much inclination towards selfishness.
No Good Service For Travellers
THIS matter may sound trivial to you and most of your readers. In fact, I also took it as trivial until I got into a casual chat with fellow Namibians in the departure lounge of the OR Tambo International Airport on 3rd March...
Ariamsvlei Leaves Bad Taste
MY wife and I recently visited Namibia from Australia, and we have been to your country twice before and always have an enjoyable time and we pass on our experiences to our friends and encourage them to visit.
Why Is Andimba Forgotten?
WHY is Andimba Toivo ya Toivo being forgotten in Namibia? Especially when we come to his news.
The Prisoner’s Plight
I WOULD like to comment on the speech of Minister Nickey Iyambo on February 11 2010 when he was addressing the police and the prison officers. The Minister said ten (10) cellphones were found in one cell at the Windhoek Central...
The Suffering Of Teachers
ALLOW me to air my views on the issue of extending working hours for teachers. I read Mr Maletsky’s call on this matter. It seems some of the Namibians need to tour this country and see the life teachers live. Let me give facts.
Real Change Is Preferable To Symbolism
THE election of a non-Oshiwambo president for Namibia would be of symbolic significance. This is important in countering the Oshiwambo chauvinism prevalent in the government (especially the police service) and in the right wing...
Drop Shalli Charges Or Bring Him To Book
LIEUTENANT General Martin Shalli (‘Shalli graft probe still on’, The Namibian 16/02/2010) remains suspended pending the outcome of an investigation. He allegedly received kickbacks from a Chinese company for awarding business to...
Taking Umbrage At Remarks
AS a German citizen who has been living harmlessly in Namibia for 11 years, I take umbrage at the NUNW’s unqualified craphead remarks.
Dealing With Road Congestion
I AM writing in response to an interview held with the City of Windhoek CEO, Mr. Niilo Taapopi on February 17 2010 on National Radio. The plans of expanding the available road space to make socio-economic and other activities...
If Peace Is So Important Why Try To Cause War?
MR Kaaronda, as you have stated yourself, is internal peace in a country most important. So why do you and some comrades of yours try to cause war?
Independence Is A Fallacy
I HAVE been following the rhetoric concerning the issue of the so-called independence of different commissions, for example the Electoral Commission of Namibia, the Judiciary, etc. The issue that these commissions are independent...
When Moderates Talk Radical
“THE goal of the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung is to accelerate regime change in Namibia! This explains the dubious behaviour of Dr Anton Bösl of Konrad Adenauer Stiftung. His behaviour is a threat to the political stability of our...