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Walter Kariko

Walter Kariko


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Sex scandal: Archbishop’s resignation‘does not absolve church’

The Archbishop of Canterbury has announced he will step down from his role following a damning report into a prolific child abuser associated with the Church of England. This, however, does not absolve the church from wrongdoing, some church leaders…

Walter Kariko

New Nust SRC president to foster inclusive, vibrant campus culture

Newly elected president of the Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) student representative council (SRC) Michee Masengo says he will address urgent issues facing students at the institution. Masengo, who was last week elected the SRC’s president for next…

Walter Kariko

Windhoek Not a Clean City Any More

When people think of cities in Africa, they think of dirt, rubbish bags, empty bottles and open defecation. This in addition to dysfunctional public transport systems, potholed roads, and overloaded vehicles that are barely roadworthy. This is, of course, not…

Walter Kariko

Challenges Facing Students with Disabilities at Universities

I am writing to share my experience as a first-year student with a disability at a Namibian university. I wish to remain anonymous, but I feel it is important to shed light on the challenges faced by students like myself.…

Walter Kariko

Let’s Talk About Death

Unfortunately, none of us will escape death. It waits for us around the corner and can appear suddenly – very unwelcome. You can’t dodge it or jump over it. You are going to die. How does it happen? I have…

Walter Kariko

Kasi Vibe Festival Falls Flat With Disappointing Turnout

The 2024 edition of the Kasi Vibe Festival, once a vibrant celebration of local culture, music and art, fell flat with low attendance. Speaking at the Kasi Vibe media launch a few weeks ago, Kasi Vibe Festival spokesperson Salmi Shigwedha…

Walter Kariko

Wake Up, Namibia: Your Children are Swallowing Dangerous Substances

Recently, Namibia failed in the Olympics, failed in drafting meaningful manifestos, and now we’re even failing at smuggling drugs, too. I don’t get why nobody in this place can do anything right. It’s as if we’ve never heard the idea…

Walter Kariko

Lessons For Preparing theYouth for National Leadership

Pertinent questions are being raised about the youth and leadership, especially in the political realm. Hypothetically, there are positions that fit youth skills sets. However, at national level the youth require higher education qualifications, higher skills levels and earned leadership…

Walter Kariko