The annual Red Flag commemoration was marred by deep divisions within the Ovaherero communities from the two traditional authorities. This led to the Otjozondjupa regional police to cordon off the famous contentious Commando area, blocking the two factions from entering the place they regard as their holy site.
President Hage Geingob says former SWATF and Koevoet members will not be recognised by the government as war veterans. The Head of State made these remarks at the commemoration of Heroes Day at Oshakati Independence Stadium.
A resident of Tses village, in the //Karas Region, who applied for veteran status years ago still patiently awaits for her application to be approved. Christina Basson says despite this she will continue to be a member of Swapo Party and is happy that she contributed to free the country from the claws of South […]
The fight for Namibia’s Independence was fought on many fronts, one of which was the mobilisation of resistance within the country. We take a look at Lucia Basson, the governor of the //Karas Region.
Livestock farmers need to breed animals that are adaptable to the current climatic conditions to ensure the survival of the agricultural sector. Such a move will reduce the effects of climate change and mitigate the challenges posed by persistent droughts in Namibia.
When talking about land reform it is important not to exclude agricultural land reform that goes with it. These are the views of Charl-Thom Bayer the Head of Land and Property Science Department at Namibia University of Science and Technology.
A study conducted by the University of Namibia reveals that children living in poverty are more vulnerable compared to those from affluent families. Professor Klaus Strohmeier’s research shows that children who live in poverty are also vulnerable to diseases.
Government has built many hero sites such as the Heroes Acre, in honour of the fallen heroes and heroines, but not all liberation icons can get a place in the Heroes Acre. Naming streets after liberation heroes is one way considered befitting to pay homage to men and women who sacrificed for the independence of […]
