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I’M appealing to the people to stop. It’s not normal, we don’t do that. We need peace, we are all Malians. – Seydou Keita appealed on Sunday for an end to fighting in his country after taking his team to the African Nations Cup...[more]
Chasing the dots ... A-Ssad World of Liars and Cheats?
SYRIA, Bashar Assad (A-Ssad?) and the apparent daily death toll. I watch with unreserved horror as a nation (not so old) mortars and bombs its own people. [more]
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THE Arab Spring is coming to China. – John Mccain, US Senator, pointing to a wave of self-immolations by Tibetans protesting China’s repression of their freedom and culture [more]
The Coming Of Oranjemund Independence
AS the political heavyweights prepare to launch campaigns in a bid to win power and control over Oranjemund town, it is interesting to look at the contested space.[more]
German Acknowledgments A Milestone In Our Struggle
THE German government’s director general for African Affairs, Walter Lindner, is reported to have apologised on February 1, 2012 for the “atrocities” committed by the German government against the Herero and Nama people: “We ask...[more]
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IT IS an instrument used to attack my person, to discredit me and bring me into disrepute. It is an enemy tool. [more]
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THIS is not football. This is a war and people are dying in front of us. – Mohamed Abo Treika, Egyptian soccer player, responding to the deaths of more than 70 people following a violent clash at a match in the city of Port Said...[more]
Cakes, Candles and Red Wine
AS I write this, Troll 1 is celebrating seven years of existence on planet earth. [more]
Here lies our beloved brother
LET’S have a moment of silence. Despite rumours of playing big boy rugby again soon the final whistle sounded this week for our beloved brother when he sadly passed on to the rugby fields in the great beyond.[more]
Political Perspective
I KNOW we have a Swapo Government in power, and I don’t need reminding! But something about our Justice Minister Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana going to court this week resplendent in full party regalia really turned my stomach. [more]
Jockeying For Positions In Full Swing In Swapo
THE jockeying for key positions such as those of regional coordinators for Swapo is in full swing with some candidates conducting door-to-door campaigns despite a call made by leaders last year that this be delayed until the...[more]
Wood, Water and Women: Gender Equality In A Patriarchal Society
AFTER a five-month stint at Orumana, I moved to Opuwo, the regional capital of the Kunene Region. [more]
The African Union: In Search Of A Democratic Leadership And Political Compass
THE 18th African Union (AU) summit held on 29-30 January in Addis Ababa had all the elements of failure even before it had started. In light of these elements, the outcomes were pretty predictable. [more]
Consider Alternatives To The N$3b Dam
SO, the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry has been told to re-do the process of getting a builder for the N$3 billion Neckartal Dam in the Karas Region. [more]
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AFRICA is able, and we have the capacity to sort out our problems, instead of bringing other forces from elsewhere. – President Hifikepunye Pohamba has described the just-ended African Union (AU) 18th Heads of State and...[more]
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SINCE December 16 2011 the Tender Board was, wrongly or rightly, marred by controversy, perceived irregularities and suspicion. – John Mutorwa, Minister of Agriculture, said this week in a statement that “as a matter of...[more]
Chasing the dots ... Bucks for Barmy Armies
I HAVE always found the idea of budgeting and related performance measurement for military establishments “interesting”. Sure the reason armies exist is nicely defined in our MTEF budget documents; they are there to support...[more]
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INFECTED us with his humour, his wit and his intellect. – Harald Nestroy, former German ambassador to Namibia and a close friend of the late Massimo Baistrocchi (69) described the former Italian ambassador to Namibia at a...[more]
Which way Meatco?
The Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) is a conundrum. But it suffers no shortage of suitors. [more]
Can the Telecom Industry Solve Africa’s Power Problems?
AFRICA is plagued by unreliable, intermittent and often non-existent access to electricity, especially in rural areas. [more]