One of the biggest challenges
facing Namibia is a choice between
losing generations to ignorance
or building worthy
generations equipped with
knowledge, skills and aptitude.This was spelled out this week by Education Minister, Dr Abraham Iyambo, when he motivated his Ministry’s N$6,47 billion budget in the NationalAssembly on Wednesday.
“Undoubtedly,” he said, “our choice is knowledge. We have the political will and the right policies. What is needed is that our huge investment delivers quality education. At the same time, we need to acknowledge that no country in the world has moved up the human development... Read more >>
Friday, 07 May 2010, 15:32:55
Thousands commemorates Cassinga Day
By Levi Upula
Thousands of people from various places in Windhoek converged
at the UN Plaza to commemorate the 32nd anniversary
of the Cassinga Massacre where nearly a thousand people
were killed in cold blood by the then South African racist
soldiers in southern Angola.It was the worst massacre ever experienced by Namibians in the history of SWAPO Party since its formation in 1960. The attack took place on May 4, 1978. Among the thousands who attended the commemoration were some of the survivors of Cassinga, who lit candles in remembrance of that sad day.
In his speech, which was read by Defence Minister, Major General, (retired) Charles Namoloh, President Pohamba described the attack as cowardly and barbaric, which left many people dead and wounded, mainly women and children... Read more >>
Friday, 07 May 2010, 15:35:07
[SPYL SECRETARY COLUMN]
SPYL SecretaryDr. Elijah Ngurare
I accept that there are a lot of perceptions about the SWAPO Party Youth League (SPYL) in our country. Some perceptions are fair but others are misleading.
For example, prior to the 2009 Presidential and National Assembly elections a lot of names and misconceptions were thrown around by some people. The prevailing perception was that all our actions as SPYL were being directed by a "third force" and as a "thirst for power" because we wanted to go to Parliament... Read more >> |
