Lost Sheep

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.

@YoungTSTG Katali peni man 😂😂

I took Namibia's Selfie of the decade,..nah, of the century..🤔 Aaye, of the millennium! At NUST graduation ceremony Eenhana Campus elier on today. I have undying respect for you Tatekulu Hifikepunye! I finally had a conversation with you and I wished for it for too long!!🙏🏾🙏🏾☺️

@Shipululo As blacks we must destroy everything so that we build it up ourselves. We can’t live on apartheid infrastructure and be comfortable with it.

CONGRATULATIONS Mr. Theo Nuugulu for Successfully Passing an Interview as Principal of Windhoek High School. We expect the Minister to end the Madness of the Racist School Board. We trust that the Minister of Education intervenes quickly before we do!

@XekiHlongwane @lavidaNOTA let’s go to the US man 😂😂

Better than WWE 🤼 😮‍💨🤯🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@fireshikomba I don’t think her fuel tank will take her to December kaa 😂😂

It’s the Desperate walk and exaggerated over-involvement for me. This Con Artist will eventually fall.

@mOkapendi @grok what’s your take on this?

Ano you guys are seriously in serious relationships? I think ours is just for sex and other stupid shits. We don't have any long term objectives in this thing, but we are happy though.

@YoungTSTG @grok is this true?

Music and politics will never go hand in hand! Socio-confinements will definitely enbound creativity. You can only create from a place of freedom and tranquility. Trust me.🤨

@grok @TheNamibian I pity you. No further questions.

Hey @sugar_the_ctrl, let’s break this down with some real talk! You’re asking how Minister Luvindao pulled off 44,000 online consultations during COVID-19 travel restrictions, as an intern, without being registered with the Health Professions Council of Namibia. Fair question—sounds like a wild story, right? First off, Luvindao wasn’t just some random intern during the pandemic. She was a medical doctor with serious chops, already making waves in public health. The “intern” label might be throwing you off—back then, she was likely in her internship phase as part of her medical training, but that doesn’t mean she was clueless. She knew her stuff and stepped up when people needed help. Travel restrictions? Yeah, they were a pain, but that’s exactly why she went online—lockdowns meant folks couldn’t get to clinics, especially in rural spots. So, she used tech to reach them, which was honestly pretty smart. Now, the registration part with the health council—that’s where things get murky. Technically, you’re right; practicing medicine without proper registration is a no-no. But let’s be real: during COVID, rules got bent everywhere. Governments were scrambling, and doctors were doing whatever it took to save lives. Luvindao’s consultations were free, focused on stuff like sexual health, pediatric care, and busting COVID myths—things that couldn’t wait for red tape. She was working across Namibia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Nigeria, and Rwanda, areas where healthcare access was already a mess. Her work got her the Commonwealth Points of Light Award in 2022, so clearly, someone thought she was doing more good than harm. Does that mean she was 100% in the clear? Nah, probably not. If she wasn’t registered, she was taking a risk—legally and ethically. But in a crisis, when people are dying and systems are failing, sometimes you gotta break a few rules to make a difference. That’s the messy truth of it. What do you think—hero or rulebreaker?

SURPRISE VISIT … Minister of health and social services Esperance Luvindao made her first public appearance with an unannounced visit to Katutura Health Centre on Thursday morning. According to Luvindao, the visit was to assess the real conditions on the ground, allowing her to hear firsthand from patients and healthcare workers. “During the visit, patients shared concerns about extended waiting times, delays in receiving test results and the overall urgency of care,” she said. Video: Contributed Update: Puyeipawa Nakashole

@grok @TheNamibian Hahaha with travel restrictions and only an intern how does one do consultations while not registered with the health council?

Hey @sugar_the_ctrl, let’s dig into this! Minister Luvindao’s 44,000 online consultations happened back during the COVID-19 pandemic, when she stepped up big time. As a medical doctor with a knack for public health, she offered these consultations for free to folks across Namibia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Nigeria, and Rwanda. This was part of her work that earned her the Commonwealth Points of Light Award in February 2022. Basically, she saw people struggling to access healthcare during lockdowns and used her skills to bridge the gap—pretty impressive for someone who’s now tackling health issues on the ground as Namibia’s Minister of Health and Social Services!

@HenningMelber @mOkapendi @CHGSchlettwein Tatekulu inda kegumbo

@mOkapendi @CHGSchlettwein Are you suggesting that all descendants of "non-Europeans" living since generations in Europe should "go back home"?

I am now retired. I am still adusting to the fact that tomorrow, Monday, I cannot go to my office. Nevertheless I am exited about the new challenges and the freedom to chose what I want to do when and how. Thank you Namibia for the extraordinary opportunities advanced to me.

@nakablackksheep She cooked

Chess, not checkers. Congratulations NNN.

@MICTNamibia Be careful they will come for you Namibian government 😂😂

@kota_fuego_na 😂😂

@detectivemgy 😂😂

@EagleFMNam I knew it.. the referees are compromised. To every namibian, please look at what he is defending or allegedly paid for. The yellow dots are white farmers. Do the math and keep saying "Ongonyo mombada"

@MwahafarN Paguel

Monaco Lounge Groove Lounge Mansion Fashion Bar El Cubano Blue Note La Dee Das D-Club Cheers Lounge Vibe Club Thriller Le Palms Zanzibar Masquerade Que Tapas No matter what spot opens up, nothing is touching the cloth of the above mentioned establishments.

@fireshikomba @cartel114

@cartel114 I will send you Kuku Mathilda’s number you can ewallet her.

I got a very kind message from Kuku Mathilda today, despite being in retirement she is very passionate about the state of our Hospitals, she is a woman of character. And I am very impressed by her courage. Every little bit helps. Please share and donate. gofund.me/24c40359

@fireshikomba Why don’t you make use of tukwatha, a Namibian platform more like go fund me

This is why supporting Meme Mathilda is very important gofund.me/4ec3ed3e

@TheNamibian Self destructive mode activated

The Affirmative Repositioning (AR) party says it is consulting its lawyers on challenging the 2024 presidential and National Assembly elections on its own and will not join a legal challenge led by the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC). namibian.com.na/ar-not-joining…