Finance Minister Erica Shafudah said the combined approach allows Namibia to settle the external bond without straining social spending or foreign-exchange reserves
This is one of the essays that was awarded the top prize in the annual Canon Collins Troubling Power Essay Competition, which invites participants to write on social justice issues relevant to Southern Africa
She fired the mines minister and took over for two days before handing the department over to the defence minister
Conservationists view the poaching of a rhino as evidence of governance failure; community leaders see it as collateral in the fight for survival
Namibia’s political landscape is being reshaped by the president’s administration, with 57% women ministers
The proposed legislature represents the most far-reaching change in Namibia’s land governance framework since independence
A judiciary that is seen to be impartial and competent strengthens the rule of law and reinforces the legitimacy of democratic institutions
Robust, practical policies and engagement with communities are needed to reconcile foreign investment with domestic benefits
The elections showed the resilience of its people and the potential for growth. But they also exposed flaws that must be addressed
Swapo, which has been in power since the country gained independence from South Africa in 1990, is likely to retain parliamentary dominance but the presidential race is uncertain