Feeling Proud; My president!!!! The only African leader who spoke at the Memorial! What an honor, esp. since Namibia and South Africa fought against apartheid rule from the same government. Nelson Mandela shared Robben Island prison with a lot of Namibian ant-apartheid prisoners. We got our independence on March 21, 1990 and South Africa got theirs the following year! Sister countries is what?!
Well we shouldn't be surprised given Namibia and South Africa's shared history. I however do believe that the current political situation in Namibia and South Africa is quite worrying. Namibia has after 20 years of being a true democracy with press freedom been run by the same party. That shows how poor the education really is, because there is no other democracy in the world were this occurs. No matter how good a political party is it should not get more then 80 percent of all the votes in an election. What the Namibian government is doing is tricking its people into believing that the current situation is in Namibia is sustainable, which it isn't.
olamsoevik Well, its not more than 80%, its 75%. And in 20 years only 4 elections were held and changes in voters perception cannot be that radical for a country which just came from apartheid and still believing in a party which brings/brought them freedom. I bet you're not from Namibia, so Namibians should know better..
Craziertwenty I am a colored Namiban, just so that is said. I think Namibia should have come far further. Remember that the Berlin wall fell in 1989, yet Germany is an economic and political superpower within the EU. The SWAPO run government hasn't done much ensure the well being of its citizens since the end of apartheid. There is no doubt that Namibia is a free nation, and relatively prosperous compared with the rest of Africa, however in economic freedoms, such as property rights, and easing the burdens on entrepreneurs, we have have yet a long way to go.
YES, we have a long way to go..that definitive..But we should expect Namibia to beat a superpower..Not in this generaions, anyway.. Namibia wasnt like Germany before the wall fell..So it cant be like Germany after the wall..Yes, there are problems in Namibia but we can eradicate them at once..compare Namibia to other SSA nations not with European nations..
Craziertwenty I am not suggesting that Namibia be like Germany. Why compare Namibia to SSA when Namibia already is in the top quarter of Africa? We should have ambitions, and not rest until all poverty is eradicated. The best way to get out of poverty is through free trade, building infrastructure, and having a wide specter of skills, and specializations in our workforce.
Paulus Mulunga I don't think so. I am a member of the liberal party of Norway and i have heard much better. What is more amazing is how this party manages to get more then 80 percent of the votes in Namibia, after 2 decades of ruling nothing has happened. What they should do is to open up Namibia to the world. By making Southern Africa a free trade zone. As well as having free trade agreements with other regions such as EU, China, USA etc, this means the government has to reduce the taxes, and cut out the import tax completely in order for foreigners to invest in our Namibia. This is the best way Namibia can become a prosperous nation. It is what Hong Kong and Singapore did, and its the way many fast developing countries are going.
olamsoevik One cant have a free trade with an already fully established country...that'll cripple our economy. from your side is fine but not ours..dont be a hypocrite..
Mr president, thanks for telling it like it is, Mandela is a symbol of peace, humanity, equality, justice. He was a unique special gift to the world. South Africa and and Namibia, should be united to fight for economic and social problems that we face. Indeed this is a well calculated, to the point speech. Well done Mr President!!!
The economic and social problems are pretty much a result of the poor policies of the governments. If Namibia and South Africa had opened up their markets, and focused on safety for its citizens, we wouldn't be as poor as we are right now. Just look at what Singapore and Hong Kong did. Bureaucracy, corruption, big spending on private jets, and giving dictator names to streets and places, is not the way to go. We should be seeking out free trade agreements, focus on having a proper police force, as well as specialized schools in order to give the population the opportunity to forge their own future.
So you believe that this man deserves 80 percent of Namibia's votes? Wake up! the SWAPO government is making Namibia more and more poor with its socialist policies. We need free trade, less corruption and specialized schools!
Don't believe the neo liberal hype of free markets because they seldom are. Too much power in private hands leaves governments impotent. I live in the UK and have watched this country become poorer over the past few years because of the free market system which only favors the rich. Did you know there are 500,000 Brits that use a food bank every day because the cant afford to buy food. That figure is even worst in the USA.
Neo-Liberalism is actually a leftist ideology. Classical Liberalism is what i am referring to. Countries who's populations are free from regulation and over taxation include Hong Kong, Singapore, and various smaller nations such as Luxembourg, Lichtenstein, Monaco and Mauritius. All these countries have achieved enormous wealth by de-regulation, opening up their markets and reducing taxes. I'm not saying that we do nothing about the poor, in fact i say we do more by having a more concentrated poverty plan. Which is way better then what the current government in Namibia is doing with its renaming of streets and excessive expenditures on private jets and tribal leaders.
olamsoevik I share your view when it comes to poverty alleviation. But when it comes to free market liberalism I'm very cautious and damn right afraid. My biggest concern is the fact that classical liberalism favors the rich. If any of the our countries open their markets to that extend you will see our economies being taken over by foreign multinationals who would operate with impunity. This would be corporate colonialism aka neo-colonialism in full swing . This would be much worst than the status quo.
My brother don't believe the neo liberal hype of free markets because they seldom are. I live in the UK and have watched this country become poorer over the past few years because of capitalism and free markets. Too much power in private capital leaves government impotent. Did you know there are about half a million Brits that use food banks everyday.
My heart goes out to Madiba's Family. :-/.
HE Hifikepunye Pohamba gave a wonderful speech indeed.
Well done tate Pohamba, Namibia is proud of you...may tata Madiba's soul rest in peace.
well done your excellency, may the oneness of humanity, continue his work in heaven.
Short and clear messager for our head of state! Go well TaTa Mandimba you left your legacy in our heart!
you spoke well for Namibia,, really good & brief..
Salute....
Feeling Proud; My president!!!! The only African leader who spoke at the Memorial! What an honor, esp. since Namibia and South Africa fought against apartheid rule from the same government. Nelson Mandela shared Robben Island prison with a lot of Namibian ant-apartheid prisoners. We got our independence on March 21, 1990 and South Africa got theirs the following year! Sister countries is what?!
Well we shouldn't be surprised given Namibia and South Africa's shared history. I however do believe that the current political situation in Namibia and South Africa is quite worrying. Namibia has after 20 years of being a true democracy with press freedom been run by the same party. That shows how poor the education really is, because there is no other democracy in the world were this occurs. No matter how good a political party is it should not get more then 80 percent of all the votes in an election. What the Namibian government is doing is tricking its people into believing that the current situation is in Namibia is sustainable, which it isn't.
olamsoevik Well, its not more than 80%, its 75%. And in 20 years only 4 elections were held and changes in voters perception cannot be that radical for a country which just came from apartheid and still believing in a party which brings/brought them freedom. I bet you're not from Namibia, so Namibians should know better..
Craziertwenty I am a colored Namiban, just so that is said. I think Namibia should have come far further. Remember that the Berlin wall fell in 1989, yet Germany is an economic and political superpower within the EU.
The SWAPO run government hasn't done much ensure the well being of its citizens since the end of apartheid. There is no doubt that Namibia is a free nation, and relatively prosperous compared with the rest of Africa, however in economic freedoms, such as property rights, and easing the burdens on entrepreneurs, we have have yet a long way to go.
YES, we have a long way to go..that definitive..But we should expect Namibia to beat a superpower..Not in this generaions, anyway.. Namibia wasnt like Germany before the wall fell..So it cant be like Germany after the wall..Yes, there are problems in Namibia but we can eradicate them at once..compare Namibia to other SSA nations not with European nations..
Craziertwenty I am not suggesting that Namibia be like Germany. Why compare Namibia to SSA when Namibia already is in the top quarter of Africa? We should have ambitions, and not rest until all poverty is eradicated. The best way to get out of poverty is through free trade, building infrastructure, and having a wide specter of skills, and specializations in our workforce.
"Ekondjelomanguluko olali lile loo olilula" Andima Toivo ya Toivo. Thank you tate Pohamba,
RIP Madiba
So proud our tate Pohamba..
Tate Pohamba spoke well...R.I.P Tata Madiba
Our president gave a Great speech
Paulus Mulunga I don't think so. I am a member of the liberal party of Norway and i have heard much better. What is more amazing is how this party manages to get more then 80 percent of the votes in Namibia, after 2 decades of ruling nothing has happened. What they should do is to open up Namibia to the world. By making Southern Africa a free trade zone. As well as having free trade agreements with other regions such as EU, China, USA etc, this means the government has to reduce the taxes, and cut out the import tax completely in order for foreigners to invest in our Namibia. This is the best way Namibia can become a prosperous nation. It is what Hong Kong and Singapore did, and its the way many fast developing countries are going.
olamsoevik One cant have a free trade with an already fully established country...that'll cripple our economy. from your side is fine but not ours..dont be a hypocrite..
Mr president, thanks for telling it like it is, Mandela is a symbol of peace, humanity, equality, justice. He was a unique special gift to the world. South Africa and and Namibia, should be united to fight for economic and social problems that we face. Indeed this is a well calculated, to the point speech. Well done Mr President!!!
The economic and social problems are pretty much a result of the poor policies of the governments. If Namibia and South Africa had opened up their markets, and focused on safety for its citizens, we wouldn't be as poor as we are right now. Just look at what Singapore and Hong Kong did. Bureaucracy, corruption, big spending on private jets, and giving dictator names to streets and places, is not the way to go. We should be seeking out free trade agreements, focus on having a proper police force, as well as specialized schools in order to give the population the opportunity to forge their own future.
So proud!
well prepared speech keep it up HE Kapitaholo...
So proud. My heartstrings are weak!!!
TBH i do not think his speech was that good.
We are all entitled to our own opinions...:)
Well said president Pohamba. May Tata Madiba's soul rest in peace
May his soul rest in peace...
As always H.E Tate Pohamba delivers on our behalf. RIP to Tata Madiba.
So you believe that this man deserves 80 percent of Namibia's votes? Wake up! the SWAPO government is making Namibia more and more poor with its socialist policies. We need free trade, less corruption and specialized schools!
Don't believe the neo liberal hype of free markets because they seldom are. Too much power in private hands leaves governments impotent. I live in the UK and have watched this country become poorer over the past few years because of the free market system which only favors the rich. Did you know there are 500,000 Brits that use a food bank every day because the cant afford to buy food. That figure is even worst in the USA.
Neo-Liberalism is actually a leftist ideology. Classical Liberalism is what i am referring to. Countries who's populations are free from regulation and over taxation include Hong Kong, Singapore, and various smaller nations such as Luxembourg, Lichtenstein, Monaco and Mauritius. All these countries have achieved enormous wealth by de-regulation, opening up their markets and reducing taxes. I'm not saying that we do nothing about the poor, in fact i say we do more by having a more concentrated poverty plan. Which is way better then what the current government in Namibia is doing with its renaming of streets and excessive expenditures on private jets and tribal leaders.
olamsoevik
I share your view when it comes to poverty alleviation. But when it comes to free market liberalism I'm very cautious and damn right afraid. My biggest concern is the fact that classical liberalism favors the rich. If any of the our countries open their markets to that extend you will see our economies being taken over by foreign multinationals who would operate with impunity. This would be corporate colonialism aka neo-colonialism in full swing . This would be much worst than the status quo.
My brother don't believe the neo liberal hype of free markets because they seldom are. I live in the UK and have watched this country become poorer over the past few years because of capitalism and free markets. Too much power in private capital leaves government impotent. Did you know there are about half a million Brits that use food banks everyday.
:)
Representing vambos in south africa what a shame 😂