In The Exile Child, Valentina tells a story that so many can relate too, at times her story becomes your own. There are moments during the reading of the book that the reader becomes that very person whom the writer speaks of, the emotions expressed in her two hundred and sixteen page book becomes the readers’ own emotions and quite often it evoke overpowering feelings of abhorrence, revulsion and repulsion for the hardships that Full Story

In very un-ambassador-like fashion, Ambassador Machivenyika Mapuranga shouted that Carson was “talking like a good house slave” and that “we will never be an American colony” before being escorted out of the room by Ritz-Carlton staff, as audience members booed in the background. Full Story

The youngest Namibian author, Rachel Valentina Nghiwete, launched her much anticipated book, Valentina: The Exile Child book in Washington, DC on May 28, 2010. Set against the background of Namibia’s liberation struggle, Valentina: The Exile Child details the author’s experience growing up in exile, her ‘repatriation’ to Namibia in 1989 on the eve of the country’s independence, and her life outside the country in London and Washington DC... Full Story

During the recent long memorial weekend in the USA, Namibians and friends of Namibia in the USA gathered in the Washington, DC area to celebrate their country and culture. The event was hailed a success. See event photos at http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=437848&id=153959480088&ref=mf Full Story

Namibia`s Music Legend and friend, Jackson Kaujeua Sr. has gone to be with the Lord... As of today, May 27, 2010. May his soul rest in eternal peace. Condolences to family and friends. Thanks for taking Namibian music international and for the legacy you left behind. We will never forget you. Full Story

Namibia should not close their eyes to the rapid epidemic in occupational health and safety across the world, rather, Namibia should choose the route of other international countries and embrace the problems to ensure that Namibian citizens have a better opportunity now and in the future with regard to safety i Full Story

When Germany was announced as the hosts of the 2006 FIFA World Cup despite South Africa being strong favourites the choice was greeted with surprise and indignation around the world. In South Africa Mandela’s Rainbow Nation had gathered to celebrate their impending victory but they instead had to break out into a moving rendition of “Senzeni na” (What have we done to deserve this) Full Story

The Children of Our Villages (COV) non-profit organisation was started to empower orphans and vulnerable children through filmmaking, with the first project focusing on Namibian children. As I accidentally learned today, the first outcome of the effort is finally going to be presented to the Namibian public Full Story

Since independence in 1990, Namibia has managed to distinguish itself as a country with an enabling environment for development in general, and for knowledge-driven development (KDD) in particular Full Story

There was a time in the past when our relationship with Namibia was not so warm. During the conflict over Sedudu/Kasakili island and more recently during the disputed presidential election in Zimbabwe when Full Story

THE security precautions taken by South Africa in the run-up to the football World Cup meet the highest standards, a security expert from Germany’s parliament said Full Story

THE 2010 The Namibian Newspaper Cup held over the Easter weekend received a thumbs-up from South African football legend Doctor Khumalo, who attended the whole tournament from start to finish. Full Story

Local tickets are sold at steeply discounted prices, as low as R140, and Fifa has made more cheap seats available as overseas sales failed to meet expectations. Two years ago, forecasts predicted Full Story

Namibia should not close their eyes to the rapid epidemic in occupational health and safety across the world, rather, Namibia should choose the route of other international countries and embrace the problems to ensure that Namibian citizens have a better opportunity now and in the future with regard to safety i Full Story

He described Namibia’s youth as “a lost cause”, who are bent on “self-destruction through excessive, non-stop drinking at cuca shops ostensibly on every street in the country”. “Drinking and entertainment are so prevalent and seem to be the best ideals of our nation, not Vision 2030. Full Story

HEALTH Minister Richard Kamwi says Namibia has made tremendous progress in the fight against malaria in the last decade Full Story