As Namibia’s upcoming presidential and National Assembly elections are seeing more female contenders, analysts say the country’s deeply rooted patriarchal mindset may significantly hinder their chances, especially for those running independently. Joining three other potential candidates, prominent advocate for social justice and human rights Rosa Namises will today officially announce her candidacy as an independent...
… Rosa Namises latest to throw hat in the ring As Namibia’s upcoming presidential and National Assembly elections are seeing more female contenders, analysts say the country’s deeply rooted patriarchal mindset may significantly hinder their chances, especially for those running independently. Joining three other potential candidates, prominent advocate for social justice and human rights Rosa...
Black Society Namibia founder Shatiwa Kaliteke says the society was established from a need to address the lack of representation and support for black artists in Namibia. Speaking to The Namibian yesterday, Kaliteke, who also refers to himself as ‘Son of the Soil’, emphasised the need for recognition of the social and economic inequalities faced...
The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has warned the government against enacting discriminatory laws targeting marginalised communities, particularly lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI+) individuals. A report published by IPPR researcher Frederico Links on Sunday has been submitted to the United Nations Human Rights Council, urging the government to uphold LGBTQI+ individuals’...
The Namibia Scientific Society is set to host an enlightening public talk titled, “German Colonial Building Cultures in a Global Perspective – A Critical Evaluation of Primary Sources, From Windhoek and Daressalam to Tsingtau and Samoa,” featuring Michael Falser from the Technical University of Munich. The event is scheduled for 26 March at 19:00 and...
Many offenders come out reformed from the rehabilitation centres. However, some struggle to be accepted by society after release, which pushes them into despair. One such person facing this predicament is Windhoek’s Katutura resident, Petrus Mayunda (53), who did stints as an inmate at the Windhoek Correctional Facility in 2017. His offence was dealing in...
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team is in Namibia and will consult with civil society in the country on Wednesday, 13 March. The executive director of the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises, Titus Ndove, confirmed that IMF representatives are in the country for a staff monitored programme. Staff Monitored Programme, or SMP, is an...
The Namibia Scientific Society is set to host an enlightening public discussion on 14 March at 19:00, featuring Professor Geoffrey Manly. The focus of the talk will revolve around ‘Understanding the evolution and function of ears, including our own.’ During this event, attendees can expect an exploration into the origins of hearing organs in early...