Opinions

Tomas Nashongo As a point of departure Frantz fanon posits that reality requires total comprehension. In society a black man who acts, dresses and enunciates his words like a white man is considered well-articulated and educated. Subsequently a white man imitating a black man is rather uncommon. In turn racism is fundamentally about racial hierarchy and power. The misconception comes in when racism is abruptly defined as verbal discrimination based on skin color, racism has to do with systematic power. Systematic power hosts racism through various practices and policies in society and institutions . Such as how the Namibia legal…

Appolonia Iithete  In recent years, Namibia has observed a transformative evolution in its political landscape, driven by the dynamic rise of young parliamentarians championing youth empowerment and innovation. These young leaders, entering political arenas early in their careers, have demonstrated remarkable resilience and vision, challenging conventional scepticism and redefining leadership expectations. In their roles, these parliamentarians have not only tackled pressing issues but also initiated transformative projects that resonate across the country. Their commitment to innovation and inclusivity has brought tangible advancements, from digital transformations to environmental sustainability efforts. One notable initiative is their advocacy for women's and adolescent sexual…

Henning Melber After the horror of the Nazi regime and witnessing the Soviet dictatorship under Stalin, the British Prime Minister Winston Churchill declared in 1947:  ‘Many forms of Government have been tried, and will be tried in this world of sin and woe.  No one pretends that democracy is perfect or all-wise.  Indeed it has been said that democracy is the worst form of Government except for all those other forms that have been tried from time to time.…’ Namibian Fight for Democracy Namibians suffered under white minority rule until 1990. There was no democracy.  Only whites were entitled to…

Sem David What a Namibian youth should do to effect changes in the country? As an advocate of youth empowerment and community development, I often ask myself where we are headed in this current state. It is concerning to observe the lack of understanding and limited participation among youth in the revolutionary process of change. We sit down and complain and attack each other on social media, ignoring the fact of what we are supposed to do to bring about the changes we claim to have. We are in a state of chaos and disarray, and it is only when…

Are some of the political parties and formation and/or would be politicians what the Namibian voters deserve, and therefore they must accept and leave with them and the mediocrity presented to them? Yours Truly Ideologically cannot but pose this question. Since sooner in November the country is going to the polls when voters must make that important and crucial choice. A choice that every voter only makes every five years or so. Meaning, unless she/he makes that choice this November, for the next five years in one way or another she/he is doomed. Because given the nascent nature of Namibian…

Heiki Namboga In the midst of Namibia's political fervour, where every party seeks a seat in Parliament or the presidency, the predicament of young leaders is shown vividly. The emergence and eventual demise of young leaders such as Henny H. Seibeb (LPM), Sadam Amushelelo (NEFF), and Vipuakuye Muharukua (PDM) raises serious concerns about youth leadership, political stability, and maturity. While youth-oriented parties provide forums for policy advocacy and community representation, many young leaders leave due to internal party issues, discontentment, a lack of support, or sabotage. In this respect, Michael Sadam Amushelelo's activisms alongside the NEFF as an 'Advocate for…

Cannot imagine how many analysis has been written, spoken and if you like proffered if not ram down the throats of many especially South Africans by an eclectic eminent family of analysts who before, during the South African elections have descended on her electoral-politico-economic terrain to make us wiser, if at all, about the developments there. No so much in an independent and neutral sense but desirous of the political pendulum swinging their own way, known o themselves. Because regime-change had written over some of them, echoing mutely that the African National Congress (ANC) regime be changed. Which was the…

Appolonia Iithete Youth voter turnout in Namibia is not just a numerical statistic but a reflection of broader socio-economic, educational, and regional dynamics that shape political participation among young citizens. An understanding of these trends and behaviours is essential for identifying the obstacles to and possibilities for promoting a more representative and involved democracy. Socio-economic factors play a significant role in influencing youth voter turnout in Namibia. For many young Namibians, voting represents a pathway to influence policies that could address unemployment, improve economic prospects, and secure a better future. However, socio-economic disparities between urban and rural areas often create…