President Évariste Ndayishimiye of Burundi honours president Hage Geingob as a champion of democracy and freedom, both in Namibia and across Africa, emphasising his global promotion of peace. Stay informed with The Namibian – your source for credible journalism. Get in-depth reporting and opinions for only N$85 a month. Invest in journalism, invest in democracy...
Maria David PRESIDENT Nangolo Mbumba joins Namibians and the international community in commemorating World Radio Day, emphasizing that radio broadcasting plays a pivotal role in strengthening democracy by providing a platform for open dialogue, debate, and the expression of diverse opinions. The day is being commemorated under the theme “A Century of Informing, Entertaining, and...
Niël Terblanché The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Electoral Advisory Council, alongside the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN), has paid tribute to the late Professor Gerhard Tötemeyer, whose indelible mark on the electoral systems of Namibia and the SADC region will be remembered for generations. Professor Tötemeyer, a luminary in the field of electoral democracy,...
Nrupesh Soni, Facilit8 Namibia In the wake of Dr. Hage Geingob’s passing, a mixed chorus of voices has emerged, ranging from expressions of profound grief to unsettling jubilations. It is indeed a moment of great reflection for Namibia, a young democracy that, under his stewardship, demonstrated a remarkable commitment to democratic values and freedom. As...
Founding president Sam Nujoma and vice president Nangolo Mbumba have paid tribute to Namibia’s first elections director, Gerhard Tötemeyer, who died at the age of 88 in his home at Swakopmund on Tuesday. The founding president said Tötemeyer pushed for Namibia’s “genuine” independence and helped to fortify its democracy. “The late professor was Namibia’s first...
Namibia’s democracy is signified by the ‘people’s parliament’, a symbol of citizen participation and the embodiment of collectivism which amplifies society’s voices. However, the powers, privileges and immunities of the Parliament Act 17 of 1996, with its well-intentioned goals of safeguarding parliamentary proceedings, inadvertently casts a shadow on the fundamental right of citizens to protest...
Compatriots and citizens of the Land of the Brave. As we stand on the brink of a new year, our nation reflects on the journey we have traversed and the enormous challenges that lie ahead. The year 2024 is not just another year, it represents a crucial juncture in our democratic journey – the crossroads...
The Namibia Institute for Democracy (NID) has embarked on a 33-month long project dedicated to enhancing inclusive participation in democratic processes through civic education. NID director Naita Hishoono says civic education is important because studies and practice have shown that Namibia is a democratic country, but with few democrats. “When you look at the latest...
Stefanus Nashama The European Union (EU), in collaboration with the Namibian Institute for Democracy (NID) and Hanns Seidel Foundation Namibia (HSF), has allocated N$11 million in funding for a new democracy-boosting project. The “Namibia Needs Me Project,” abbreviated as the NNM Project, is designed to enhance democratic participation. Launched at the House of Democracy this...