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The Namibian
Tue 13 Aug 2013


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Is This African Democracy? by
Henning Melber
IF THE fraudulent elections that took place in broad daylight in Zimbabwe on 31 July were the latest valid reference point for ‘democracy made in Africa’, we have messed up the continent’s image once again thoroughly.
Plus Ca Change, Plus C’est La Meme… by
Tsudao Gurirab
ON FRIDAY morning the nation woke up to a country where two regions underwent baptism and a third one was split into two. This process has given birth to a Zambezi region as well as //Karas, with the former Kavango region now becoming East Kavango and West Kavango.
!Nami≠Nüs residents against new name by
SHINOVENE IMMANUEL and LUQMAN CLOETE
SOME residents of !Nami≠Nüs (formerly Luderitz) in the //Karas Region said they will petition against the town’s new name today because they were not consulted.
Kiwi legend bids for fourth world title by
MOSCOW - New Zealand athletics legend Valerie Adams will be looking to win her fourth successive outdoor shot put world title today, the third day of the athletics world championships in Moscow.
No Sympathy For Mercenaries by
LATELY, there have been out-of-place demands by men who served in former South African military and para-military formations in Namibia against freedom fighters of Plan [People’s Liberation Army of Namibia].
Listen To The Voice Of Reason by
WELL, well, can people differ again with regard to the credibility of elections in Zimbabwe? Are some of us naïve? If the previous elections were completely rigged, why should something have changed?
That Awkward Moment When You’re Not NawaZone by Martha Mukaiwa
Photo Whoritis is a disorder that affects women, who have not taken a selfie, posted to Instagram or received significant press attention for up to 30 minutes.
Though the symptoms of this disorder vary, women suffering from this disease often find themselves feeling dazed and confused at launches, exhibitions and parties while journalists go about their business of taking photos of story subjects.
Watch The Wolverine by Martha Mukaiwa
The fact that woman all over the world will get to see Hugh Jackman starkers a mere 15 minutes into ‘The Wolverine’ (2013) already ensures that the latest film from the Marvel stable is going to get rave reviews.
Song Night’s Stars by Martha Mukaiwa
It’s January 2011 and Sean Kamati is doing a bit of dancing, singing in church on Sundays and vaguely dreaming about being the next John Legend. Way out in Walvis Bay, Percival Rinquest has had a taste of performing arts gold in Hollywood, California and is mulling over getting back on stage after a short hiatus.
500 birds poisoned by Adam Hartman
THE discovery of about 500 poisoned carrion birds’ (which include other species besides vultures) carcasses in the Caprivi (now renamed Zambezi) this past weekend is considered by expert conservationists as one of the worst cases in the history of Southern Africa.
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I am willing to stand by them provided that the workers stand up and rise to the occasion. They need to take ownership of the labour movement. They need to change the status quo. – Plans by fired NUNW secretary-general Evilastus Kaaronda to form a new umbrella body are at an advanced stage with people close to him confirming that he had been consulting widely.
Two Things Your Data Visualisation Needs by
DATA is easier to understand when it’s presented visually. But sometimes designers get wrapped up in the exercise of making something beautiful and forget to make it functional. Here are two things to keep in mind when creating an infographic:
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I thank my neighbour for what he did. I advise people to get to know their neighbours for a time such as this. – Morton van Kradenburg, a Cimbebasia resident whose house was broken into on Tuesday morning while he was at work. Windhoek City Police shot the suspect in the knee after he struck a policeman with an iron bar.
Swapo appoints Shangula as think-tank head by Theresia Tjihenuna
THE Executive Chairperson of the Swapo Party-owned Kalahari Holdings, Kalumbi Shangula, was yesterday appointed the party’s new think-tank chairperson.
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A country without educated people cannot develop and compare with other countries in the world. – Director General of National Planning Commission at Government of Namibia, Tom Alweendo urging learners to take their studies seriously for the benefit of the nation. He made these remarks at a recent ground-breaking ceremony at Omusheshe Combined school near Ongwediva.
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