Nangolo Mbumba, stepping into the role of interim president following Hage Geingob’s demise, firmly declares he won’t contest the upcoming elections, paving the way for Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. This unprecedented move sets the stage for potential history, as Nandi-Ndaitwah could become Namibia’s first female president. Mbumba’s announcement, atypical in African politics, emphasises his commitment to a Read More…
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Surprise victories mark opening days of Africa Cup of Nations
Namibia’s winger, Deon Hotto, secured a stunning 1-0 victory over Tunisia at the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday, continuing the trend of surprising results in the tournament. Hotto’s 88th-minute goal handed the underdog Namibia a well-deserved win in the Group E encounter. Namibia ranked 87 places below Tunisia globally, displayed superior creativity and missed Read More…
Perpetrators, apologists and heirs of genocide
They were five days that began to reset the world. Days in which significant steps were taken to redress years of senseless and mind boggling genocide against hapless peoples while the rest of humanity watched unconcerned. The five days of May 27 to June 1, 2021 provided some relief, and assurance that humanity might yet throw Read More…