(Online) ethics – a key question of our era
BY GWEN LISTER – Controversy, and in certain cases, public outrage, frequently results following the posting of graphic images online or in print. This, in addition to the hurt and pain that may be caused by the invasion of privacy of those who are the target or...
Boycott the sham conference
EDITORIAL, THE NAMIBIAN – We sympathise with non-governmental people, who believe that to stay away from the upcoming land conference is to lose a golden opportunity in shaping Namibia’s long-standing debate on who owns the land. However, with a week to go...
Political Perspective: Government and civil society are partners in promoting good governance
BY GWEN LISTER President Hage Geingob clearly takes pride in the country’s commitment to a free press, and our place near the top of the rankings on the continent. Generally, he is far more progressive than most African heads of state when it comes to the media,...
Fear secrecy, not dragon debt
BY THE NAMIBIAN (Editorial) President Hage Geingob and finance minister Calle Schlettwein are correct when they tell Namibians not to worry that China could ensnare the country into a debt trap. After all, the minister said Namibia’s debt to the dragon state is...
Ask your LAND question
The struggle for land is real in Namibia. Many Namibians are seeking answers to questions related to land matters, and as the second national land conference draws near, it is becoming clear that information around land issues is concerningly and considerably lacking....
ACTION ALERT: Police action threatens human rights and democracy
The ACTION Coalition is deeply concerned by the violent and intimidating actions employed by Police to disperse demonstrating students on Wednesday, 8 August 2018. The students were protesting the non-payment of tertiary education fees by the Namibia students...
Grasping in the dark on land matters
BY FREDERICO LINKS – As Namibians become increasingly seized with land matters in the run-up to the second national land conference, which is scheduled for early October, it’s necessary to review the access to information situation around land questions. And in...ATI Information Workshops in Namibia 2018
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