TheNamibian

GWEN LISTER

THE decision is causing much public speculation, but Swapo's intention to launch a party 'think tank' is in essence a very good idea.

There are those immediately suspicious of Swapo's innovation, but I like to think it is a positive move to deepen discussion within Swapo and to take that debate outside of existing party structures.

And it is hard for me to resist saying that 'thinking' is something we don't do enough of in this

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EDITORIAL COMMENT

ALL Namibians are well aware that Swapo is the ruling party in Government. They are equally appraised of the fact that President Hifikepunye Pohamba leads the same party and is also, more importantly, our Head of State.

But our ruling political leadership, in particular the President, should also bear in mind that there needs to be a separation between the business of Government on the one hand, and the affairs of the Party on the other.
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DENVER ISAACS

NAMIBIANS yesterday joined people across the world in hailing the election of Barack Obama as the next president of the United States.

Countrywide, people stayed up all night or woke before dawn yesterday to watch US election history being made.

Enthusiasm for an Obama presidency is at a premium, but politicians and analysts cautioned yesterday that Namibians should remain realistic when it comes to expectations of what it will mean in ...