Also known as: Tjivikua · Mbahupu Tjivikua · Maj. Gen. (RTD) J. B Tjivikua · J. B Tjivikua · James Tjivikua · Retired Namibia Police Force (NamPol) Major General James Tjivikua
Retired Major General who writes opinion pieces on Namibian genocide reparations and international law matters.
Heavy rainfall across Kavango West, Kavango East, and Zambezi regions has damaged several national roads and made driving conditions difficult. The Roads Authority urges motorists to reduce speed and exercise caution, and says maintenance teams are on standby to repair affected sections once weather permits.
22 January 2026 · New Era →
Heavy rainfall across Kavango West, Kavango East, and Zambezi regions has damaged several national roads and made driving conditions difficult. The Roads Authority urges motorists to reduce speed and exercise caution, and says maintenance teams are on standby to repair affected sections once weather permits.
22 January 2026 · New Era →
The Minister of Works and Transport rejected the proposed relocation of Katima Mulilo's weighbridge to the Liselo area, citing flooding risks and engineering concerns. He instructed authorities to identify an alternative suitable location along the B8 main road, as the weighbridge relocation is a priority project for the presidency.
22 January 2026 · The Namibian →
The Roads Authority has warned foreign-registered transport operators that carrying passengers or goods within Namibia without required permits is illegal and punishable under the Roads Traffic and Transport Act. Offenders face fines ranging from N$4,000 to N$6,000 for repeated violations, potential arrest, and vehicle impoundment.
19 January 2026 · New Era →
An opinion piece by a retired major general argues that a large-scale US military strike against Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolas Maduro violates Article 2(4) of the UN Charter, which prohibits the threat or use of force against another state's territorial integrity without UN Security Council authorization or self-defence justification. The author contends that while sitting heads of state enjoy immunity from foreign jurisdiction under international law, the US can still prosecute Maduro under domestic law via the Ker-Frisbie Doctrine if he is brought to American soil.
12 January 2026 · New Era →