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Are Courts Aloof From the Masses?

It is always dicey to criticise judges. As a strong proponent of the rule of law being a key tenet of democracy, The Namibian remains aware that being seen as ‘attacking’ the courts can be self-defeating. Courts must always be…

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Whose Oil Is It Anyway?

We agree with the apparently convicted fraudster NJ Ayuk that Namibians should not be alarmed that Shell has pulled the plug on plans to produce oil just two years after significant hype suggested the country was on the verge of…

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2025, Come Already!

“We must say no to business as usual. No (more) business as usual,” repeated Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, who was declared president-elect two weeks ago. Addressing a Swapo retreat last weekend, Nandi-Ndaitwah reminded her comrades that the ruling party’s victory came at…

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Courts Are Becoming Bully Platforms

Namibia’s judiciary has been widely praised around the world as independent of the political ruling elite. It is difficult to disagree with such an assessment. Worryingly, however, the same Namibian courts have also too frequently and too easily been used…

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Congratulations, President NNN! Now, Honest Work

Mama, Meekulu, Ousie, mother, madam… whatever epithet or title used points to the weight of aspirations Namibian voters have placed in president-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, aka NNN. Barring a reversal of the elections amid opposition challenges, followed by unlikely different voter…

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Free? Perhaps. Fair? Doubtful. Credible? A Resounding No!

Election authorities made a bad situation worse by reopening voting at a few polling stations, suppressing the release of results at polling stations and arrogantly refusing to involve all key stakeholders in their decisions. Late Thursday evening, the Elsie Nghikembua-led…

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Calm Heads and Leadership Needed

Namibia’s electoral processes have been civil for years. It was disheartening to see an ugly war of words erupt between political leaders such as Swapo’s Sophia Shaningwa and Independent Patriots for Change spokesperson Imms Nashinge at the ECN’s head office…

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Voting Should be Easy, Not Difficult

Mistakes happen. some are tolerable. But the monumental mess the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) visited on highly enthusiastic voters on Wednesday is beyond the pale. The ECN had one job: To ensure free, fair and credible elections. Instead, it…

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Elections: May Peace Prevail

Election campaigns come to an end this weekend, paving the way for voters to deliver their verdict at polling booths and ballot boxes on 27 November. Unfortunately, we have seen several incidents of rogue violence involving some political parties attempting…

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Dagga is a Racial Justice, Equality Issue

Police chief Joseph Shikongo has surely crossed the line when it comes to law enforcement by unilaterally and unreasonably banning a protest by people advocating the legalisation of dagga, the marijuana plant. Shikongo told the Ganja Users of Namibia (GUN)…

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Propaganda and Looting Bedfellows

If not for propaganda and looting, why must taxpayers fork out nearly N$70m more compared to last year for the NBC, Nampa and New Era? This year, the three institutions have been given N$365 million to spend, compared to just…

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You Reap What You Sow

For years, the government has showered traditional leaders with gifts or favours in return for loyalty to Swapo. But as the years go by, it has become clear this relationship has become untenable, especially in some areas where jobs and…

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