Editors Corner

President Hifikepunye Pohamba last week announced that he approved a 15% salary increment for political office bearers. Read more about Politicians’ wage cut thoughtful

The death of Education Minister Dr Abraham Iyambo on Saturday robs Namibia one of its brightest political stars. Iyambo epitomised a gallant son of the soil who worked his socks off for the greater good of the nation – when many of his peers were working towards their own personal good.

Iyambo, just like the rest of us, was no saint. But unlike many of his compatriots, he learned from his mistakes to make himself a better citizen. Read more about Hamba kahle Abraham!

The issue of young people born in exile demanding jobs from Government has been dragging on for unnecessarily too long and needs redress. Read more about Nation should take a stand on struggle kids

President Hifikepunye Pohamba last year told Arabic television network Al-Jazeera that a land revolution is possible in Namibia as the nation’s patience wears thin. Read more about The land bubble could soon burst

The Namibian Constitution creates an incestuous relationship between the legislature and the executive, something that undermines claims that ours is a nation anchored on a sound separation of powers.

The fact that all senior ministers in this country are both members of parliament (legislature) and Cabinet (executive) compromises this very principle.

The relevant authorities know about this – because it has been raised time and again – but they are not doing anything about it. Read more about Executive and legislature in incestuous relationship

The examination cheating scandal that hit Namibia towards the end of last year deserved Government’s immediate attention. Read more about Academic integrity is non-negotiable

In a landmark ruling last week, the High Court found a Facebook user guilty of defamation and ordered the respondent to remove derogatory and defaming remarks he made against his former lover. Read more about Facebook ruling sets new precedence

An impregnable judiciary is one that is surrounded by a thick wall of independence, impartiality, integrity and propriety. Read more about Of dubious lawyers and errant magistrates

In yesterday’s edition of Namibian Sun two prominent public figures - a CEO of a town council and the board chairperson of a parastatal - fended off media enquiries concerning stories to do with their areas of responsibility.

In the case of Katima Mulilo Town Council CEO, Charles Nawa, the newspaper contacted him in connection with a N$500 000 tender awarded to the mayor’s son, while Namibia Airports Company (NAC) board chairperson Ndeuhala Katonyala was asked about the suspension of the parastatal’s CEO Ben Biwa. Read more about Lack of accountability breeds dark corners

There is no sugar-coated way to say this, but looking at the surge in incidents of sexual attacks on girls and women in Namibia leaves little doubt that we have become a nation of rapists. Read more about A nation of rapists