Many of us (employees) will certainly be fired should the boss find out that we had two full time (9 - 5) jobs. Many of us (employers) will certainly fire any employee who has two full time jobs. But, there are a few of us who do have two jobs or three, with each job carrying some "time weight" factor. Those of us in the latter category, can certainly attest to the fact that there is little time for anything else other than work.

You see, the reason one has so little time is that one's 'name' is stamped on the quality of work you deliver. If the quality is bad, you might as well let one job go, because it is highly unlikely that should one job suffer, the other is doing great.

I guess this is not the case with Honorable and Excellency Mrs Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana. You see, in principle, it should not be a problem for one person to carry many jobs; I mean we find in Namibia that there are people that sit on 5+ boards in addition to their primary day jobs, companies and investment arms that run 'successfully'. Apart from the issues raised by John Grobler in the Namibian (11 April 2008), I certainly wonder how Mrs Iivula-Ithana simply manages her time to just get around the administrative side of these jobs she holds. I cannot for one moment consider any of them [jobs] in any form of a 'high-profile' or important. Certainly, there must be cheques that need to be approved, signed, explained, etc, etc. Also, policy documents need to read, scrutinized (spelling, punctuation, etc), critiqued, etc...etc...Can anyone tell me how she gets around to fulfilling the bare minimum of her tasks.

You see, the problem I have is that it certainly is being screamed from government that there you can hold two to three jobs and not be questioned about your performance, or are they saying that the work they do there takes so little time that you can comfortably hold two more jobs. As I've heard, it is that time again when politicians get to work again. Elections are around the corner and there are some people with no water...electricity...houses...clinics...etc.....

One thing is certain, should I become president, I'll have elections every two (maybe one) years....I think then things will get done quicker....

Agreement goes to somewhat of the general content and fully with the above quoted from Tjommie. Well well well, election times indeed, I faintly remember in one of the earlier forums having that tag of a suspicion that our next President may be female, and she will rise from the majority factions, naturally. Having cited the currently discussed hon. Lady, Hon. Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah and of course not to forget the peoples favorite Hon. Saara Kuukongelwa!!! I guess only those really close to the respective ministers can attest to their respective accumen(and maybe if/when their ministry's are doing supa beyond doubt), I personally can consent to Hon. Netumbos professional disposition, really bussiness like feel she gives one when shaking hands with her....well maybe I am phsycic in a surreal way, but do I sense the first signs of a campaign for Hon. Pendukeni...slaat my dooid as ek verkeerd is!!

So how about having politicians to retire at the age of 60? I mean all our working class have to retire at that age. Why? You're too old, make place for younger workers etc. The only ones who continues after this age are the owners of bussinesses (Like Harold Pupkewitz), some farmers, professionals and politicians. If they can make a meaningful contribution to the country after retirement age, why do we not have a choice? If we have no choice why should they then be allowed to continue after that age?

1.. Juicy! She won't fit into the leotard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


2. Klipdop! No, keep them safe in that House of theirs. Atv least they will be under supervision!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Those jobs are merely a token of appreciation for what she did for this country. I am sure she did one heck of job to deserve all these, so just leave her alone Juikk. In fact, we should add more accolades and titles like, Mother of the Nation, Mother of the Namibian revolution, Mother of the Nation, as well as any other designation that our holly mother deserves. What did she ever do wrong? Is it that little Omuthiya butchery drama? I am sure those unworthy farmers from that Omuthiya area can find some other place to market their misserable cattles. Those positions you are complaining about, do you think there's any other Namibian capable (and worthy) of occupying them? Hon. Iithana is the only Namibian well capable and qualified to perfom all those responsibilities competently of course. In my opinion she's only second to mother Thressa.

A possible slight rejoinder: Mother Theresa is dead! May her soul rest in eternal peace!


If anybody deserves to be called "Mother of the Nation", it surely is dr. Libertina Amathila. She has done one heck of a lot more for our people than anybody else I am aware of ................................. Against her Penny is a baby!

Maybe one should ask about her role at UNIN and before before putting her on a pedestal??????????????????

Cut the crap. This so-called wonder women is "no wonder" women. Maybe according to Namibian draconian laws they are "wonder women", but in the rest of the world (believe me the world is big and does not consist of Namibia alone) it is considered black work. Black work is a criminal act in most countries, because it affects are in many areas (tax-paying/dodging, rob unemployed citizens from employment, ect.) negative and against development.

If people are ministers, it does not mean they are special, they are simple civil servants and human beings, not little gods. I understand that blacks were treated less then human beings most of their lives and that it's still the case. The problem is, today in Namibia, Namibian blacks in key positions treat their own people like monkeys, because of greediness.

A pity and a shame that people do not understand the term : freedom of speech. Use your "freedom of speech" like I use mine, because no one is going to silence me, okay?

Dear fellow member of The Shebeen calling him/herself "mindfactory"

I am not online very often and do not follow the threads, but it seems to me you have just violated your own tenet in this latest post - that of "freedom of speech" by severely criticising the opinions of others.

You seem to be saying: "Don't do as I do; do as I say!"

That goes against our constitution, I am afraid!

You are really a "mande surealle surta nas-a-ra"

Please read carefully my remarks and not what you "think" I think. I'm very clear and sraight forward. It seems to me Namibians have a problem with transperency, honesty and straight forwardness.

I rest my case, okay?