Letters
‘Nice’ But Disastrous
WHILE I was comparing and contrasting the arguments of Jackson Mwalundange and those of Cuana Angula (The Namibian 8 15 February 2013) to figure out which one made more sense, the central government in the person of the finance...[more]
Mini Brains Attack The Mini Skirt
I THINK enough has been said about getting our priorities straight and actually focusing our energy and resources towards issues that are much more serious than the miniskirt.[more]
Police Chief Does Not Deserve Post
THE recent comments by the police Inspector General, Sebastian Ndeitunga, regarding the ostensible role of miniskirts and other ‘provocative’ clothing in rape-provocation make me very sad.[more]
What Was African Then?
THE Namibian Police Inspector General Sebastian Ndeitunga claims that miniskirts “are not African” and “too short and revealing” and “it’s not acceptable in the African culture”.[more]
Is Vision 2030 Feasible?
NAMIBIA has joined the global mainstream in virtually every aspect of the economy. Reaching our goals remains a true challenge as the rate of economic progress is never as good as anticipated.[more]
What A Joke
MY NAME is Beulah and I am from Namibia but I’m living in Germany. I mostly read the newspaper to keep me updated on what the country is up to, but today [19 February 2013] I was shocked.[more]
Hire The Right People For The Job
ALLOW me some space in your esteemed newspaper to air my views regarding the requirements for advert(s) placed in newspapers for voter registration officials. [more]
Decentralisation Needs To Be Meaningful
THE current practice of decentralisation in Namibia to a large extent includes taking government services only to the so-called regional capitals and main towns and actually expecting every single person in that specific region...[more]
In Defence Of Unions
THE article by Jackson Mwalundange in The Namibian (8 February 2013) titled ‘Namibian Civil Society and the Economic Rationale) came across as having some valid points but also being grossly misinformed, prejudiced, and...[more]
The Irony Of The Denim Shorts
AS AN ironic follow-up to my recent opinion piece regarding the illegal mini-skirt arrests in Rundu, my own daughter was accosted by a police officer and threatened with arrest, right here in Windhoek, for wearing shorts and a...[more]
Denying Namibians Jobs
I WANT to ask if the Minister of Fisheries or the government are there to create employment or to create unemployment? I’m working as a seaman at Erongo Marine and then I heard that the company has decided to send one of its...[more]
Reparations Aid Reconciliation
THERE is an ongoing debate in Namibia today about the genocide history and reparations after the German colonial power killed black Namibians during the period from 1904-1908.[more]
‘Development’ That Ousts Citizens
THIS is reference to an article in a newspaper recently showing a cluster of active fishermen along the new pier currently being created as a ‘breakwater’ by the controversial (name withheld) investment group, along our shores,...[more]
Slow GRN Pay Process Is Lethal To SMEs
THE growth and the future of any national economy is anchored in the existence and prospects of the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) Given this fact, the onus is on the government to ensure that opportunities are made...[more]
Hands Off Maletzky
I WISH to make some comments regarding the issue of August Maletzky being scrutinised by the High Court. [more]
Stop Abuse Of Power
THE headline in The Namibian of Tuesday, 29 January 2013, refers to the actions of Moses Shiikwa, a city councillor, who with some others is trying to remain on the land on which they settled illegally. [more]
‘Communal farmers cry foul’
DEAR editor, please allow me to comment on your leading article of your Friday edition of February 1. [more]
The Key To Food Security
BEING a part-time communal farmer from a tender age, I have been noticing change in the way we Namibians farm.[more]
No To False Development
I WISH to address a social development issue about the current land conflict in Ndiyona constituency [Kavango] caused by a farm project there. People in the area have been accused of willingly surrendering their fields to pave...[more]
Home Affairs Not Praiseworthy
I NEVER imagined I would ever turn against Jacqueline W Asheeke! Now I have to. Her article ‘So, What About Home Affairs ‘ [The Namibian, 1 February] begs for an answer.[more]