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The Namibian
Mon 12 Aug 2013
SMS Of The Day * MINISTRY of Gender and Child Welfare, TEARS are rolling down as I write this SMS. The killing of women in Namibia is now like reciting a poem. Are we really getting the protection we deserve while women not being treated as part of this c Food For Thought * SO the Zimbabwe elections were free and peaceful and not free and fair? Bouquets And Brickbats * NURSES at Katutura Hospital must stop wearing those big plastic sandals at work because they are not the official working shoes. We want to see you looking smart and beautiful with your full uniform. SMS Of The Day * THIS nation is in dire need of a massive conference on housing. When we experienced a crisis in the education sector a crisis-control brain-storming conference was organised which resulted in the best deal ever for the Namibian child, nam Food For Thought * BOURGEOISIE has become a daily occupation if not the order of the day of the upper-echelons, President Hifikepunye Pohamba we urge you to revisit this unpatriotic geocentricism among your staff and the well-connected, for everybody to r Bouquets And Brickbats * COMMISSIONER of Prisons, can you please explain the strategies you use to appoint officers to certain positions? It is my observation that you are being fed with wrong information then you just promote individuals without making p SMS Of The Day * I THINK Paulus ‘The Rock’ Ambunda lost his belt because of this promoter and trainer. How can a world champion still be training at the Katutura Youth Complex where there is not enough equipment. I think they must follow the example of Ha Food For Thought * NAMIBIA Dairies are unable to match low prices of imported milk and this ultimately means the consumer will have to pay more for local milk. Look at the prices of the local chicken. All these profits are going in the pockets of a few in Bouquets And Brickbats * I AM pleased to hear that Cabinet has responded positively to the proposal of Namibia Dairies to support the industry. The restrictions which support the industry by reducing competition to ensure the survival of the industry is a SMS Of The Day * CEO’s golden handshakes. Somewhere on our statute books there must be a provision that if a board of directors suspends/dismisses a CEO without due regard to legal provision (substantive/procedural law) such board must carry the costs for Food For Thought * JACKY Asheeke was so right with her last column- why are the fathers of the dead children not being prosecuted? (Reference to the children who died in shack fires last week) Our justice system still protects men over women. In this cont Bouquets And Brickbats * ALEXACTUS Kaure, your column in Friday’s newspaper opened my eyes. One hardly finds impartial case study analysers in Namibia. Let’s not destroy the Polytechnic’s strong foundation (Tjivikua) as yet. At least wait until the transf
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ENTERTAINMENT - MUSIC
| 2013-07-29
Bra Hugh to rock Windhoek Jazz Fest
Hugh Masekela
There was an air of anticipation on a chilly Thursday, as an excited crowd converged for the launch of the Windhoek Jazz Festival 2013.
Once the impressive line-up of artists was announced, those in attendance could hardly contain their excitement and dread at having to wait until 26 October.
Namibian jazz stalwarts to rock the capital include Fujazz, Erna Chimu, Big Ben and Elemotho, to mention a few
The City of Windhoek and their sponsors then caused a near riot when they presented the international artists to perform on the day. Afro Pop sensation and the winner of eight SouthAfrican Music Awards, Zahara will be back in town, alongside Jazz legend, South African maestro Hugh Masekela.
Boasting new management and fresh branding, this year’s Jazz Fest promises to be an even bigger spectacle than the impeccable showings of previous years. Preparations are well underway with the City of Windhoek expecting an influx of visitors from neighbouring countries as has become a trend in recent years.
“Jazz music has become so popular that the Windhoek Jazz Festival attracts not only Windhoekers, but also people from all over Namibia and beyond,” Deputy Major Muese Kazapua said while delivering the keynote address on behalf of Mayor Agnes Kafula.
An endeavour of this scale would not be possible with out serious technical and financial backing. Thankfully sponsors came to the party and are pushing their considerable expertise and resources to the limit in order to guarantee another top notch event. City of Windhoek CEO, Niilo Taapopi expressed great thanks to the sponsors Old Mutual, Windhoek Lager, Ad Force, Air Namibia, 99FM, National Arts Council of Namibia, Jameson and DB Audio for their efforts and their great work in putting the event together.
This year’s Windhoek Jazz Festival is set to to kick off at 16h00 on Saturday 16 October at the Hage Geingob Stadium. The day’s lineup also consists of the best local talent including MOJ’s, Sharon van Rooi, Ama Khoe and Mahetage.
To coincide with the highly anticipated Adventure World Travel Summit, the Windhoek Jazz Festival will serve as an exciting welcoming event to visitors from all over the world. Its for this reason that the organisers urge Jazz lovers to buy their tickets early to avoid disappointment. Tickets cost N$200 in advance and N$250 at the gate.
They are available at Computicket and Shoprite Checkers outlets nationwide. Mayor Kafula in her address lauded the organisers and the committed Jazz fans out there, who have made this event the annual highlight it has become.
“This event will significantly contribute to elevating Windhoek’s status as a cultural and artistically vibrant city,” she said.
Namibian jazz stalwarts to rock the capital include Fujazz, Erna Chimu, Big Ben and Elemotho, to mention a few
The City of Windhoek and their sponsors then caused a near riot when they presented the international artists to perform on the day. Afro Pop sensation and the winner of eight SouthAfrican Music Awards, Zahara will be back in town, alongside Jazz legend, South African maestro Hugh Masekela.
Boasting new management and fresh branding, this year’s Jazz Fest promises to be an even bigger spectacle than the impeccable showings of previous years. Preparations are well underway with the City of Windhoek expecting an influx of visitors from neighbouring countries as has become a trend in recent years.
“Jazz music has become so popular that the Windhoek Jazz Festival attracts not only Windhoekers, but also people from all over Namibia and beyond,” Deputy Major Muese Kazapua said while delivering the keynote address on behalf of Mayor Agnes Kafula.
An endeavour of this scale would not be possible with out serious technical and financial backing. Thankfully sponsors came to the party and are pushing their considerable expertise and resources to the limit in order to guarantee another top notch event. City of Windhoek CEO, Niilo Taapopi expressed great thanks to the sponsors Old Mutual, Windhoek Lager, Ad Force, Air Namibia, 99FM, National Arts Council of Namibia, Jameson and DB Audio for their efforts and their great work in putting the event together.
This year’s Windhoek Jazz Festival is set to to kick off at 16h00 on Saturday 16 October at the Hage Geingob Stadium. The day’s lineup also consists of the best local talent including MOJ’s, Sharon van Rooi, Ama Khoe and Mahetage.
To coincide with the highly anticipated Adventure World Travel Summit, the Windhoek Jazz Festival will serve as an exciting welcoming event to visitors from all over the world. Its for this reason that the organisers urge Jazz lovers to buy their tickets early to avoid disappointment. Tickets cost N$200 in advance and N$250 at the gate.
They are available at Computicket and Shoprite Checkers outlets nationwide. Mayor Kafula in her address lauded the organisers and the committed Jazz fans out there, who have made this event the annual highlight it has become.
“This event will significantly contribute to elevating Windhoek’s status as a cultural and artistically vibrant city,” she said.
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