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Swakopmund residents bemoan Independence Day celebration exclusion

Soft newsBy Chelva Wells March 22, 2022

Some members of the Swakopmund community have expressed dismay over the Independence Day celebrations held at the town on Monday, saying they did not feel welcome at the event. The celebrations, which were attended by invited guests only, did not initially allow for the accommodation of the community members due to the COVID-19 regulations which…

Geingob calls for patriotism among Namibians

Hard newsBy Chelva Wells March 22, 2022

President Hage Geingob has called for patriotism among Namibians, with all its inherent flaws and greatness. He made this call during Namibia’s 32nd Independence Day celebrations in Swakopmund on Monday. Geingob described it as incomprehensible and deplorable that some Namibians claim there is no reason to celebrate independence because nothing has been achieved over the…