insert_link Dr. Sam Nujoma Swapo Erongo branch coordinator says Nujoma’s Legacy Transcends Borders More tributes are being reported from across the counrty. Our correspondent in Walvibaai, Adolf Kaure from NewsOnOne on One Africa tv says, Swapo Erongo branch coordinator, Daniel Utapi Muhuura, described the passing of Founding President Sam Nujoma as a profound loss not only for Namibia but for the entire world. Nujoma, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 95, leaves behind a legacy of resilience and leadership. Muhuura […] todayFebruary 10, 2025 16
insert_link Dr. Sam Nujoma S.A’s Ramaphosa Pays Tribute to Nujoma’s Legacy S.A President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended heartfelt condolences to Namibia following the passing of founding president Sam Nujoma at age 95. He hailed Nujoma as an extraordinary freedom fighter who played a crucial role in Namibia’s independence and South Africa’s liberation. Spokesperson Vincent Magwenya stated that Ramaphosa expressed solidarity with Namibia’s people and leadership, honoring Nujoma’s lasting legacy and dedication to his country. todayFebruary 10, 2025 14
insert_link Dr. Sam Nujoma Ivula-Ithana Reflects on Nujoma’s Legacy Before and After Independence Former Cabinet Minister and Swapo Party Secretary-General, Pendukeni Ivula-Ithana, pays tribute to the late Founding President, Sam Nujoma, emphasizing his crucial leadership in Namibia’s liberation struggle and nation-building efforts. todayFebruary 10, 2025 16
insert_link Dr. Sam Nujoma NMT Reflects on Sam Nujoma’s Legacy The passing of Dr. Sam Nujoma marks the end of an era for a leader who played a crucial role in Namibia’s liberation and post-independence development. The Namibia Media Trust Foundation described Nujoma as a revolutionary and anti-apartheid activist whose influence shaped the nation's history. In a statement, the foundation acknowledged both his significant contributions and the complexities of his legacy. Here is Zoe Titus, the Executive Director of NMT. […] todayFebruary 10, 2025 13
insert_link South Africa South African Communist Party Clarifies Independent 2026 Election Bid South African Communist Party general-secretary Solly Mapaila says their decision to independently contest the 2026 local elections should not be seen as trying to weaken the ANC and the alliance. He was speaking at the 30th commemoration of the passing of the former SACP general secretary Joe Slovo in Soweto on Monday. The ANC declined to 40-percent in last year’s elections, down from 57-percent in 2019. Mapaila says the […] todayJanuary 7, 2025 10
Opinion Pieces Young people brought down Bangladesh’s repressive leader. Will they now be empowered to lead real change? By Intifar Chowdhury, Flinders University “Inni, we are independent!” my 26-year-old cousin chanted from Shahbagh, a neighbourhood in Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka, as millions joined a major protest march on Monday to the country’s Parliament House. Soon after, social media was flooded with news of “a new independence” – a free Bangladesh reborn after the autocratic leader of over 15 years, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, fled the country in the […] todayAugust 6, 2024 15
insert_link Health / Medical Africa races to increase vaccine manufacturing capacity, concerns rise over Europe’s control By Conrad Onyango, bird story agency As Africa races to be more independent in vaccine production, Europe is seeking greater control in building and scaling of local manufacturing hubs. In June, France hosted the launch of African Vaccine Manufacturing Accelerator (AVMA) an approximately US$1 billion project geared towards making vaccines more available in Africa - away from African soil. Only 2% of vaccines […] todayJuly 2, 2024 57
insert_link Namibia Heroes’ Day to be commemorated at Omuthiya Namibia is set to commemorate this year’s 34th Heroes’ Day at the Omuthiya Recreational Park in the Oshikoto region on August 26th. The event, themed “Honouring Our Martyrs,” will pay homage to and reflect on the bravery of the heroes and heroines of the liberation struggle, which began on August 26th, 1966, at Omugulugwombashe and paved the way for a sovereign and independent Namibia. Oshikoto Region Governor, Penda Ya Ndakolo. todayJune 27, 2024 70
Oshiwambo Omu President Nangolo Mbumba okwati oikondo yoikwanghono ota idulu oku hangififa omafikilo emanguluko lo paliko.. Omu President Nangolo Mbumba okwati oikondo yoikwanghono oyo kuniwe omafaneko ika kufe ombinga momudingonoko wodoropa ya Lüderitz ota ika kwafela oku hanga efikilo lemangululuko lopaliko moshilongo. Omudingonoko wa Lüderitz ota kulopotwa wa monikile tete ouyamba wokawe mo 1908, no konima owa ka longifwa onga oshikondo shouyamba weeshi konima yemanguluko loshilongo. Omupresidet Mbumba oo ali tapopi moshongalele pamwe nova kufimbinga molomakaya komudingonoko wodoropa yomukunghulofuta okwati , oshilongo ita shi dulu oku kala shina […] todayApril 8, 2024 23