Shindele shaKalavi and the 'Rent-A-Darkie' phenomenon
At the time of writing I am in Durban on academic mission at University of Kwazulu Natal. One day while admiring the green scenery of Durban, a South African national ,Tulelo, came to talk to me after...
View ArticleDad kills son at cricket training
An Australian community was in shock yesterday after a man killed his 11-year-old son following cricket practice before being shot dead by police in front of horrified onlookers, including children....
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Deadly demos in Venezuela
OUT OF CONTROL: Demonstrators react during clashes in Caracas, capital of Venezuela.President Nicolas Maduro has vowed to tighten security in cities across Venezuela after protests against his...
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Namibia looks for new beef export markets
CHALLENGE: Beef exports to the European Union are one of the challenges that Namibia's meat industry is faced with. Photo: FileStakeholders in the meat industry are looking into alternative markets for...
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Public tender recipients warned against tax fraudThe Department of Inland Revenue has urged companies awarded tenders for public works to correctly declare and pay their fair share of taxes to the...
View ArticleI am Charles, Charles Bronson!
Some parents should be crucified for the names they give to their children. Namibian parents are staunch supporters of keeping their legacy alive when they are not around anymore. This unfortunately...
View ArticleWhy Swapo will win again
As this year’s general elections draw closer, evidence is growing that the ruling party Swapo will win with ease again – probably retaining its two-thirds majority. This will not entirely be due to the...
View ArticleI am Charles, Charles Bronson!
Some parents should be crucified for the names they give to their children. Namibian parents are staunch supporters of keeping their legacy alive when they are not around anymore. This unfortunately...
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CAR leader wants troops to stay
CLASH: French soldiers taking part in 'Operation Sangaris' clash with Christians from the PK 12 neighbourhood of Bangui. Photo: NAMPA/AFP The leader of the strife-torn Central African Republic asked...
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Mugabe off to Singapore for eye surgery
AGEING: Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe. Photo: FILE Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has reportedly flown out of the country for a medical operation in Singapore. According to a Herald report,...
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NTN defends seasoned performers in The Last Band Standing
ESTABLISHED: Esme and Band is through to the next round of The last Band Standing competition. PHOTO: GORDON JOSEPH This year’s The Last Band Standing competition has attracted many well-established...
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Why the old faces?
The National Theatre of Namibia (NTN) this week defended the rules of The Last Band Standing competition, which allow established musicians to compete, instead of exclusively giving new artists a...
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Russia to raise N$59.4 billion from privatisations
PRIVATE: The Russian state is set to lose all stakes in the country's Novorossiisk Commercial Sea Port this year, as part of an aggressive commercialization drive. PHOTO: FILE Russia's Prime Minister...
View ArticleEskom crisis 'damaging' the economy
The South African economy is being held back badly by a crisis at the state-owned electricity provider Eskom, according to experts. They blame a range of problems linked to management weaknesses at...
View ArticleRoadside bomb kills 6 Afghan soldiers
A roadside bomb has ripped through an Afghan army vehicle in north-eastern Afghanistan, killing six soldiers, the defence ministry said yesterday. The soldiers were returning to their post after a...
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Venezuela, US in diplomatic row over protests
TENSE: An opposition supporter shouts at a riot police officer during a protest against President Nicolas Maduro's government in Caracas on Monday. Photo: NAMPA/AFP Venezuela on Monday gave three US...
View ArticleChinese have no record of colonialism
The SPYL Department of International Affairs writes:We refer to an opinion piece that appeared in the February 12 edition of Namibian Sun, under the headline ‘Erindi and the stench of the black...
View ArticleMPs want regional development fund directors fired
The National Council was in uproar yesterday after revelations about shocking discrepancies regarding the Regional Development Trust Fund and Equity Provisions, involving millions of dollars. It has...
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Action-packed Tennis Series resumes
DEFENDING CHAMP: Codie van Schalwyk won last year's PTA Tennis Series. Photo: Contributed The popular PTA Tennis Series kicks off for the 2014 season this coming weekend at Windhoek High School (WHS)....
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De Sa set to join Ajax
INTENSE: Coaches do not get much rest with reporters regularly vying for their attention, as is illustrated by former Orlando Pirates mentor Roger De Sa (centre).For anyone seeking a measure of...
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