Namibia’s recently released 2023 preliminary population and household census report should not merely be interpreted in terms of figures, or data, or statistics. The key indicators contained in the census report need to be seen as a potential political game changer or influence. The Namibian government last conducted a census in 2011 and, understandably under...
Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) parliamentarian Elma Dienda has emphasised the importance of the independence of the Boundaries Delimitation and Demarcation Commission. She says its decisions could influence political parties’ performance in elections. Dienda has raised questions on the appointment of five members to serve in the commission, which were submitted to the parliament for approval...
Josef Kefas Sheehama Namibia should strengthen its relationships with BRICS nations and academia to expedite its inclusion in the BRICS bloc of nations. The introduction of BRICS marked a significant stride toward African integration, encompassing economic and political dimensions. The formation of economic, social, and political blocs accelerates national development, and as of 2023, BRICS+...
Staff Reporter PRESIDENT Hage Geingob recently expressed concerns about the prevailing influence of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the extended World Bank Group, which, he believes, at times disregards the autonomy of certain countries through their loan conditions and political prescriptions. President Geingob made these remarks at the 15th Brazil, Russia, India, China, and...
A Palauan newspaper publisher entered into a media deal with a company that turned out to have connections to Chinese security services. The deal fell through, but it highlights China’s efforts to influence the Pacific states — including Palau, a U.S. ally and one of the few countries to recognize Taiwan. For years, Moses Uludong...