insert_link Uncategorized IPC’s Itula talks 2024 Election expectations As Namibia approaches its seventh general election since independence, scheduled for 27 November 2024, political parties are gearing up for a highly anticipated race. Among them is the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) party, led by Panduleni Itula, who spoke on the potential voter turnout and his expectations for increased support. In a recent interview with Future Media News, Itula shared his concerns about discrepancies in past vote counts, referring […] todayOctober 17, 2024 23
insert_link Oshiwambo President Mbuba okwati omuvalu wovakainhu moikondo yo pombada owa hapupala. OmuPresident Nangolo Mbumba okwa tumbaleka nakufya omupresident Hage Geingob tati okwa longa noudiinini moku hapupaleka omuvalu wovakainhu meumbo lomutumba wo pashiwana oshoyo moikondo yopombada imwepo. Omu kwateli komesho woshilongo edi okwe dipopya onghela meumbo lomutumba wopashiwana, pefimbo ali ta yandje epopifo laye lopashiwana koshiwana. Okwati omupresient aka nangala Dr. Hage G. Geingob, oilonga yaye yoku yandja eyakulo louleli koshiwana, ota ikala alushe noku dimbulukiwa , osho tati okwe shininga momilandu […] todayMarch 15, 2024 6
insert_link Business / Economics How politicians can draw fairer election districts − the same way parents make kids fairly split a piece of cake Unchecked, politicians are likely to try to grab as much electoral power as they can. Fabrice LEROUGE/ONOKY via Getty Images Benjamin Schneer, Harvard Kennedy School; Kevin DeLuca, Yale University, and Maxwell Palmer, Boston University Redistricting – the process of determining the boundaries of election districts in which people vote – is a key element of politics that has more of an effect than people might realize. One Republican political consultant […] todayFebruary 21, 2024 17
insert_link Namibia Namibian fashion designer praises late Geingob’s iconic style The late President Hage Geingob was not only renowned for his leadership but also his impeccable sense of style. His attire, carefully chosen for every occasion, whether domestic or international, left a lasting impression on many, including local fashion designers who admired his fashion sense. Namibian fashion designer, Melisa Poulton shared her insights on Geingob’s iconic style and the impact it had on the fashion scene in the […] todayFebruary 14, 2024 13
insert_link World How art can challenge election-time rhetoric about immigrants By Lois Klassen, Simon Fraser University The coming year is expected to be one of unprecedented election activity worldwide. And as politicians gear up for the polls, immigrants are being pushed into the spotlight. In the United States, Donald Trump has vowed to expand his Muslim ban and bar Palestinian refugees from Gaza if he is re-elected. In Germany, anti-immigration rhetoric has been on the rise ahead of regional […] todayJanuary 29, 2024 4
insert_link Namibia National Assembly launches 2023-2027 Strategic Plan The National Assembly on Thursday launched the 2023 to 2027 Strategic Plan in the capital. The National Assembly provides an important platform for members of parliament to discuss Government policy, propose new legislation, amend or repeal outdated laws, amend the Constitution, or discuss other topics of national interest. Speaking at the launch, Peter Katjavivi, Speaker of the National Assembly, said, “The National Assembly has been unwavering in its pursuit […] todayJanuary 19, 2024 26
insert_link Opinion Pieces 3D scanning: we recreated a sacred South African site in a way that captures its spirit A 3D rendering of Ga-Mohana Hill in South Africa, a sacred and important heritage site. Stephen Wessels, CC BY-NC-ND Stephen Wessels, University of Cape Town; Benjamin Schoville, The University of Queensland; Jayne Wilkins, Griffith University, and Sechaba Maape, University of the Witwatersrand These days, if you want to visit remarkable archaeological sites such as Great Zimbabwe or Petra in Jordan you don’t even need to leave your house. 3D scanning […] todayJanuary 17, 2024 15