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Justicia Shipena  Political analysts have urged the government to first address the root causes of unemployment before introducing a free tertiary education policy. Political analyst Sackaria Johannes has cautioned the government to examine the root causes of unemployment before rolling out free tertiary education. In an interview with the Windhoek Observer last week, Johannes said the real issue is not access to education but the growing number of unemployed graduates. “The leaders should start by asking, ‘What is the real problem that we have? Are they people who want to go to school but cannot afford it? Or is it…

Niël Terblanché President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah used her first Workers’ Day address as head of state to call for a united effort to build a just and prosperous Namibia where labour is respected and rewarded fairly. She addressed the crowd in Oshakati on Thursday under the theme “Workers Demand Justice through Natural Resource Beneficiation, Value Addition, Living Wages, and Youth Employment.” “Workers are the backbone of our economy. We cannot speak of freedom and independence without addressing economic injustice. Workers cannot continue to live in poverty while contributing to the growth of industries,” she said. She said the high level of…

Ester Mbathera  People from the Zambezi region believe marijuana use can sometimes or always be justified.  This makes them the most supportive group in the country, according to the Afrobarometer Survey 2024 conducted by Cirrus Survey Warehouse Namibia. The survey shows that approval for adult cannabis use varies across regions, age groups, education levels, and ethnic backgrounds. Nationally, the nation remains divided on the issue. The public was asked whether adults using marijuana can "always be justified," "sometimes be justified," or "never be justified."  Among ethnic groups, people who wanted to be identified as Caprivians scored 82%, followed by Nama…

Hertta-Maria Amutenja  The family of Apostle Paulus Shiwoomwenyo Shetu is grappling with the shock of his burial in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) without their prior knowledge. Shetu (50) passed away on 22 April 2025 in Lubumbashi, DRC. Speaking to the Windhoek Observer, family spokesperson Petrus Sheya said they only found out about Shetu’s death and burial after receiving a message from an unknown number. “We just received a message after he was buried already. In fact, someone texted me from the DRC and then sent an SMS in French. Then I responded in English, asking who the person…

Niël Terblanché Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources, Ruth Masake, urged the fishing industry to join forces with the government in building a more inclusive, science-based regulatory system. Speaking at the annual fishing industry address held in Walvis Bay on Friday, Masake outlined a vision of sustainable practices, equitable resource allocation, and stronger collaboration to ensure the long-term viability of the sector. Delivering her first formal address to stakeholders since her appointment, Masake stressed the importance of partnership between government and industry to achieve broader development objectives. "Our President, Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has made it clear that the…