A proposed ”Big Brother clause” has been included in Namibia’s long-awaited Communications Bill, setting off a storm of protest.
What was supposed to be a retirement benefit for 62 Namibian freedom fighters, imprisoned during the apartheid era, has turned into a legal quagmire.
The Caprivi Strip’s tourism industry has been particularly hard hit, with only one lodge in Katima Mulilo still open.
First the long knives were out for Namibia’s President Hifikepunye Pohamba, now they are willing to fall on their swords and die for him.
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/ 24 February 2009
‘Watertight’ investments in diamond mines and real estate spring a major leak.
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/ 14 September 2008
The MPLA’s election victory in Angola, although expected, was larger than predicted, writes John Grobler.
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/ 6 September 2008
Blessed with natural resources of oil, diamonds, and rich agricultural land, Anglola has the potential to become one of the richest nations worldwide.
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/ 5 September 2008
Angolans go to the polls this month for
the first time in 16 years. John Grobler reports from Luanda.
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/ 3 September 2008
About 8,3-million Angolans will go the polls on Friday in the first election since independence in 1975 to be held under peaceful conditions.
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/ 3 September 2008
Driving in Luanda requires nerves of steel, nuts of tungsten and a head like a stubborn mule.