• By Kae Matundu-Tjiparuro

Genocide Remembrance Day took place this year, the third time running for some descendants and the first for the Namibian government. This is amidst controversies, reservations and indeed disappointments. With some affected traditional leaders distancing themselves from it, as they have altogether shunned the day. Others who have been for the day, verged on boycotting it, only to decide on the eleventh hour to attend. 

• By Prof. Dr. Job Shipululo Amupanda

What later became the first genocide of the 20th century was enabled by the software of racism that W.E.B du Bois correctly captured as the operating system of the 20th century stating, in 1903, that “the problem of the 20th century is the problem of the color line”. 

• By Chollastic Tjehiua

Namibia’s creative craft entrepreneurs from the Khomas and Zambezi regions upskilled their knowledge in storytelling, branding, and business development at a recent workshop held in Windhoek.  The workshop which was conducted with the support of the European Union (EU) in Namibia, was aimed at laying the groundwork for sustainable growth in the craft sector.

• By Chollastic Tjehiua

The town of Outapi in    Omusati region is preparing to capitalize on its growing beauty, spa, and wellness industry with the launch of the first-ever beauty business exhibition, scheduled to take place in August. The event is expected to attract over 200 attendees, feature more than 20 exhibitors and will be a platform for young entrepreneurs across the region to showcase their businesses and engage with industry leaders. 

• By Chollastic Tjehiua

The 14th Annual Okahandja Tourism and Trade Expo officially opened with renewed commitment to revitalize the town’s economy and promote growth that covers all its residents.  

The expo was earlier postponement out following the tragic killing of three young girls in Okahandja. Meanwhile, the town’s mayor Beatrice Kotungondo, indicated that they have enhance security measures throughout the town in light of the exposition. 

• By Renthia Kaimbi

The African Union (AU) through African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR), is fuelling urgent continental action stop the gruesome slaughtering of donkeys to feed the relentless global demand for their skins. These efforts have culminated in the hosting of the second Pan African Donkey Conference slated for later this month in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.

•  Chollastic Tjehiua  

The third Namibian Oil and Gas Conference, is set to shine a spotlight on the country’s growing status as a strategic hub for energy development.  The conference scheduled for 12 to 15 August in Windhoek, will focus on growth, local capacity building and sector transformation.

•  Chollastic Tjehiua

Residents of Oshetu informal settlement say the ongoing demarcation of plots by the Okahandja Town Council is causing uncertainty and confusion.  The demarcation are part of the municipality’s township formalization process, which the local authority maintains is a step towards granting residents legal ownership of their land. 

• By Adolf Kaure

Teachers at the DRC Women’s Community Project in Swakopmund are accusing the organization’s management of fostering a toxic working environment, unfair dismissals and unpaid salaries, amongst many other labour concerns.  The workers maintain that under current management, the working environment is extremely unhealthy, with teachers operating under constant pressure and fear of immediate dismissals. 

• By Stefanus Nashama

The Uukwambi Royal Family has renewed its demand for the restoration of its historical kingship and the dissolution of the current Uukwambi Traditional Authority (UTA), escalating a longstanding dispute rooted in colonial history and post-independence traditional leadership structures.