insert_link Namibia Local Experts Talk Youth, Social Media Activism And Politics A Local Political Analyst challenges Namibian youth to harness collective strength on pertinent issues affecting them. Despite Namibia's smaller population compared to Kenya's, Rakkel Andreas dismisses the notion that numerical size dictates influence. In the meatime, digital media expert Nrupesh Soni called for constructive dialogue on optimizing social media for impactful activism,adding that activists can leverage these platforms to amplify their voices and influence societal norms and policies. todayJuly 1, 2024 40
insert_link Namibia President Nangolo Mbumba Set to Deliver Maiden State of the Nation Address This afternoon, President Nangolo Mbumba is scheduled to deliver his inaugural State of the Nation Address at Parliament. The State of the Nation Address marks Mbumba's first official address of this kind. Typically, the address is given during the committee stage of debates on the annual Appropriation Bill in the National Assembly. Local political analyst Rakkel Andreas shared this insight. todayMarch 14, 2024 41
insert_link World Countries suspend support to UN Agency over Israel attack investigation Nine countries have paused future funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East amid an investigation into allegations some workers participated in the October 7th attack on Israel. Political Analyst Rakkel Andreas weighs in on the decision. Meanwhile, Austria has joined a growing list of countries that have announced a suspension of payments to the UN Palestinian aid agency. More than 10 […] todayJanuary 29, 2024 34
insert_link Namibia President Geingob criticises Germany’s support for Israel Namibia has criticized Germany for rejecting a case at the UN's top court that accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. President Hage Geingob urged Germany to reconsider its intervention in defense and questioned its moral commitment to the UN Convention against genocide. We asked local Political Analyst Rakkel Andreas for her opinion. todayJanuary 15, 2024 71