Category: Letters

Shortly after Independence, the Mozambican radical political leader, Samora Machel in trying to make education and literacy available to all, hatched the approach of, “We are Building a School.” This entailed creating classrooms in which people from all walks of life would be grouped for the purposes of learning together. For example, professors, lawyers, medical…

The Silozi Service of Namibian Broadcasting Corporation in the Zambezi Region introduced a programme, “ZaBuikumuso bwaka”, literally means, “My Pride.” This programme targeted entities like the members of traditional authorities in which they should express themselves on things and events which matter in their areas. In some cases, the members of the traditional authorities are…

OPINION Celebrations of culture build tolerance and appreciation for various civilizations. Celebrating both our differences and our shared passions unites and educates us. It further enables us to comprehend the viewpoints of others, to widen our own comprehension, and to fully experience and educate ourselves. Diversity is larger than the sum of its components, which…

What has been going on in Katima Mulilo for some years now is un-called for and very unfortunate, and if we are not careful the repercussions and long term aftermath will be fatal and regrettable. Starting from street vendors’ evictions, and now to the demolitions of houses. What is sad about it is that this…

In commemoration of the up-coming Heroes’ day on the 26th of August 2022, please allow me to share a word of two in your column, on this vital piece of history that I personally feel is often underrated and most of our children, or even some of those of my age don’t know, but it’s…

African countries continue to struggle amidst the ever-growing deficit in the provision of decent and affordable housing for its citizens. With the current cumulative housing deficit reaching over 50 million housing units and growing, there is a need for sustained impetus and collaboration amongst key partners and players in the housing industry to bridge the…

Please allow me to share, this 4th grade Social Studies topic, but which I think is one of the pivotal events that shaped and laid a foundation for both South Africa and Namibian political struggle, post 1976. To many Namibians, June 16th , 46 years ago has no significance as it doesn’t echo any bells,…

Ukraine invasion adds to pandemic challenges The war has caused widespread disruption to global shipping, and is likely to exacerbate ongoing supply chain disruption, port congestion and crew crises caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The shipping industry has been affected on multiple fronts, with the loss of life and vessels in the Black Sea, disruption…