Opinion Pieces

By Dr Panduleni Itula The purpose of this statement is to address and critically examine the office of the “Leader of the Official Opposition” in Namibia, a position that has been treated as if it were an official public office despite having no clear legal foundation. This analysis is rooted in the first principles of law – beginning with the Namibian Constitution and extending to relevant statutes and proclamations. It […]

Sometimes fate works with time, and Dimbulukeni Nauyoma, at 33, has the advantage of time. Unless, of course, his fate is that of the Biblical Aaron, who, for some reason, was struck by God before entering the Promised Land. By Wonder Guchu Fate takes us anywhere, and none of us has control over it. The events of recent days could be speaking to this assertion, seeing that one of Namibia's […]

If the councillors argue that they found Windhoek as it is now, logical reasoning surely will tell us that nothing can be the same in four years. Either it deteriorates or improves. Wonder Guchu Maybe the name Theodor Volker does not mean anything to most people, especially the City of Windhoek councillors. By way of introduction, Volker is the 87-year-old man who drove through a flooded river in Windhoek on […]

By Brian Black Namibia’s Veterinary Cordon Fence, commonly known as the “Red Line,” has been the subject of intense debate in recent years. While critics argue that the Red Line perpetuates inequality and limits access to lucrative markets for communal farmers north of the fence, its removal could pose significant economic risks for the country. To understand the implications, it is essential to consider the purpose of the Red Line. […]