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The Namibian
Tue 13 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
| 2013-08-05
Papa Shikongeni presents ‘The Optimist’
Papa Ndasuunje Shikongeni
One of Namibia’s most gifted and long-serving visual artists and musicians has recently returned from a European tour alongside the talented Kapro and his Last Band Standing winning band, Etondo. There they presented Namibian music, arts and culture to excited crowds in Belgrade and across Serbia.
Hishishi Papa as he is otherwise known has put together an exciting new exhibition, his first solo in 10 years. This renowned artist has spent many years practicing and perfecting his talents, which will be on exhibition at the National Art Gallery of Namibia (NAGN) from 7 August to 6 September.
The exhibit will include card prints, mixed media collages, zip art and also the original print blocks. All this set to Papa’s masterful musical history, which adds a tangibly earthy and peaceful atmosphere to the exhibition.
Papa Ndasuunje Shikongeni was born 1971, his love for visual art garnered him an apprenticeship with the iconic Joe Madisia in 1993. He is a founder of the Tulipamwe International Artist Workshop and boasts many accolades throughout his career. Awards including an Honour Certificate at the International Sculpture Symposium which was held in China years ago. His works have seen him tour extensively, participating in numerous group exhibitions in South Africa, Botswana, the UK, Germany, China and Russia.
“‘The Optimist’ is about positive thoughts, positive sentiments towards others and above all unity,” said Papa Shikongeni when asked about what inspired this latest collection of works. He further lamented that lack of ambition and work ethic so prevalent in these times.
“I came to this world to work harder than the next man, to spread love and share my gift from almighty Jah with the world.”
‘The Optimist’ is not to be missed, this dynamic artist uses his art as a mechanism for change, flying the Namibian flag high across the world. The exhibition opens on Wednesday, 7 August, at the NAGN at 18h00.
For further information, contact Papa Shikongeni at 081 244 5341.
The exhibit will include card prints, mixed media collages, zip art and also the original print blocks. All this set to Papa’s masterful musical history, which adds a tangibly earthy and peaceful atmosphere to the exhibition.
Papa Ndasuunje Shikongeni was born 1971, his love for visual art garnered him an apprenticeship with the iconic Joe Madisia in 1993. He is a founder of the Tulipamwe International Artist Workshop and boasts many accolades throughout his career. Awards including an Honour Certificate at the International Sculpture Symposium which was held in China years ago. His works have seen him tour extensively, participating in numerous group exhibitions in South Africa, Botswana, the UK, Germany, China and Russia.
“‘The Optimist’ is about positive thoughts, positive sentiments towards others and above all unity,” said Papa Shikongeni when asked about what inspired this latest collection of works. He further lamented that lack of ambition and work ethic so prevalent in these times.
“I came to this world to work harder than the next man, to spread love and share my gift from almighty Jah with the world.”
‘The Optimist’ is not to be missed, this dynamic artist uses his art as a mechanism for change, flying the Namibian flag high across the world. The exhibition opens on Wednesday, 7 August, at the NAGN at 18h00.
For further information, contact Papa Shikongeni at 081 244 5341.
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