Diina Hamwaama

Inspiration exists, but it has to find you doing something!

[Rodney Cloete @rodneycloete]

The only dangerous oil debate is the one a
Namibians are not having!

Every Namibian should have an opinion on the Petroleum Bill.

This is not a technical debate for lawyers, geologists or a debate for MPs alone. This is the conversation that determines whether your children inherit a transformed economy or another generation of unemployment statistics.

The real question is not oil or no oil. That ship has sailed literally into the Orange Basin. The question is who benefits, how much, and through what mechanisms?

A grandmother in Katutura needs to know….What percentage stays here? Who signs the contracts? Where does the money go?

[Solace @lifeinsolace]

When I Started Respecting Namibia

During my master's program, there were some Namibians attending the same school as I was, though they were enrolled in education programs. Along with students from other African countries, we all belonged to the African Student Association.

For the Namibians, their tuition fees were covered by their government, and they also received a stipend of €1,000 per month. In contrast, those of us from West and East Africa were either self-sponsored or funded through our university scholarships. While we scrimped and saved every cent, juggled part-time jobs, and tried to send money back home to our families, the Namibians were living up the life, traveling, clubbing, and indulging in exotic foods that we simply couldn't afford at that time, as students🤣.

After graduation, the Namibians threw a special party, and they all WILLINGLY returned to Namibia. I mean, every single one who had come for a master's degree went back. There was one woman pursuing her PhD at the time who stayed longer, but she returned immediately after completing her program.

I was close to two of them, so I asked each, separately, why they weren't staying behind to build a life here. Their answers were remarkably similar: "Stay back for what? There's nothing here for us. We can always come for holidays. There's so much more to enjoy in Namibia. We're paid well, and we've been travelling to different countries even before coming here to study." I was shocked. One even laughed at the question and asked why I'd want to stay back in such a cold place.

If you've been following me for a while, you've probably noticed how often I mention wanting to visit Namibia. I really do. I can't wait to go. One of those two friends keeps asking when I'm finally coming to visit.

Being the "African giant" isn't about population size, oh no. We're just clinging to past glories. In our parents' era, some were sponsored abroad by the Nigerian government for studies, and most returned home. These days, how many are even sponsored, and how many actually come back?

Namibians truly love their country, and you won't find them scattered all over the world like us.

[Tate Wondingosho🇦🇴🇳🇦 @WilsonOriginal2]

Ohoo, amba osho sheenda ngaha mboli🤔

[RogueAcademic @KaseraBM]

I've watched the documentary countless times, stories of ordinary people from all around the world. This Namibian OmuHimba lady's notion of happiness makes her enviable.

[BBC News (World) @BBCWorld]

First president of Namibia dies aged 95 https://t.co/PiPKjbtMxK

[3rd First Lady, Namibia @FirstLadyNam3]

Our Comrade Founding President
Our Omukokoli
Our Father of the Namibian Nation
Our Ndjai Yiita
Our Leader of the Namibian Revolution
Our Commander in Chief

What a privilege to have lived and seen him with our own eyes. May the essence of his revolutionary spirit live forever.

[William Samoei Ruto, PhD @WilliamsRuto]

We stand in solidarity with the people of Namibia in mourning the passing away of their founding President Dr Sam Nujoma.

President Nujoma was a selfless, courageous and visionary leader who dedicated his life to the liberation and development of his country.

Our thoughts and love are with the family and the people of Namibia at this time of grief.

Rest In Peace, Africa’s hero!

[Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa]

As neighbours and compatriots, South Africa is united in grief with Namibians who have lost the leader of the Namibian revolution, who is inseparable from our own history of struggle and liberation.

Dr Sam Nujoma was an extraordinary freedom fighter who divided his revolutionary programme between Namibia’s own struggle against South African colonialism and the liberation of South Africa from apartheid.

In exile and on home soil, he led the Ovambo People’s Organisation, the South West Africa People’s Organisation and the People’s Liberation Army of Namibia against the seemingly unshakeable might of colonial and apartheid authorities and forces.

Sam Nujoma inspired the Namibian people to pride and resistance that belied the size of the population.

Namibia’s attainment of independence from South Africa in 1990 ignited in us the inevitability of our own liberation.

President Nujoma’s leadership of a free Namibia laid the foundation for the solidarity and partnership our two countries share today – a partnership we will continue to deepen as neighbours and friends.

We are grateful for the extended lifetime with which Dr Sam Nujoma was blessed and we are grateful for the manner in which he dedicated the many decades of his life to serving his nation.

May his soul rest in peace and may our neighbours find healing in his legacy.

[Mbuyiseni Ndlozi @MbuyiseniNdlozi]

End of an era!

[BRICS News @BRICSinfo]

JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇿🇦 US President Trump sanctions South Africa.

[Julia_Heita @JuliaHeita1]

Job’s relentless fight against corruption and his commitment to holding those in power accountable is exactly the leadership Namibia needs🙌🏽

[RogueAcademic @KaseraBM]

I appreciate that NNN’s administration wants to pump 85 billion into the economy for job creation. But this is a disaster brewing, a reactionary vision and one that will hurt the very people it promises to help. Here is why I think the whole 500K jobs vision can’t be true:

[Raghu @IndiaTales7]

17. The Dragon's Breath Cave in Namibia 🇳🇦, Africa is one of the largest underground lakes in the world.

[. @that_bully25]

Problem is y’all are ignorant man 😭😭

[New Era Newspaper @NewEraNewspaper]

Unemployment... More than 100 unemployed youth today showed up for 14 vacancies advertised by a local restaurant in Southern Industry, Windhoek. The eatery is looking for bartenders, cleaners, waiters, and a manager, among others.
Photo: Heather Erdmann

[TATE LEEVI @tate_leevi]

For a generation that claims to be educated, we are really a threat to democracy. How do you see someone stating facts about learners being taught under a tree and label them as an enemy? That’s how you want to see the country you claim to love being run? Leaders of tomorrow 🤦🏽

[SABC News @SABCNews]

[WATCH] Namibia's governing party, SWAPO, faces a challenge from its former member, Dr. Panduleni Itula, who was expelled in 2020. Now the leader of the independent party Patriots for Change, Dr. Itula, has expressed confidence in winning the presidential election next week. He spoke to SABC News International Editor Sophie Mokoena about his plans. #sabcnews

[Namibian Sun @namibiansun]

UPDATE: Here is an important update from Founding President Sam Nujoma's office, released this afternoon.

[Ms Fillemon @pennynaame]

Poverty exists worldwide, including in Western countries, although it is often less visible in the media. When the Namibian flag is raised high, we, as Namibians, should take pride and leverage this moment to our advantage instead.

[Collins🦋 @collinstimbela_]

This debate was a must 🤞🙏South Africa 🇿🇦to the world