Dr Itula betrays the Namibian opposition

Dr Panduleni Itula in a dark blue blazer and medical glasses on the left embraces a party member ahead of the consultative meeting In what has gone down as a political low blow, the charismatic leader of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) has launched sweeping attacks on the Namibian political order, including parties in the opposition like his. The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) leader, Dr Panduleni Itula, wants the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) to explain within 60 days how two opposition political parties joined forces in recent elections and share a platform in the legislature. The professional...
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Uahii dies

25 August 1947-01 April 2023 Bartholomeus Uahii Nguaiko, a former shoe salesman with a larger-than-life personality, who gave his all to his family and friends. He died in Windhoek after a short illness. At the height of his work as a salesman in the 90s, Nguaiko visited many villages in the central and eastern parts of Namibia.  He sold many people their first real pairs of shoes, sneakers or soccer boots when owning one was a pipe dream. Popular by his traditional name “Uahii,” he was the sort of salesperson who drove a hard bargain. Then again, he was a...
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Eva Nangolo will not represent Legal Aid clients for now

Minister Yvonne Dausab has withdrawn a legal practioner's appointment as a lawyer for Legal Aid clients. The Minister of Justice's appointment comes shortly after lawyer Eva Nangolo drew wide condemnation for her latest post that partly praised the Damara community before sharing stereotypes she has held about the community. The lawyer praised the Damara community for adopting a traditional dress they had had for more than a century during a ceremony over the last weekend in Windhoek. However, she proceeded to portray the community as one she has known for violence and crime. She has yet to give a public...
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Lawyer in Namibia attacks the Damara tribe

An interest in current affairs shared on social media and two remarks against the Damara tribe have finally drawn the attention of Namibians to a lawyer working for the State. " Food Bank is a typical Damara mentality thing...begging bowl day after day. It's disgusting way of living and must end," Lawyer Eva Nangolo replied to Muchali Mulife's tweet in support of the measure. But she went a step too far when she boldly proclaimed that "For once, the Damara people are doing something beautiful, cultural identity." She was referring to the community's launch of their cultural dress in a...
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