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Month: May 2015

Arts and Crafts book for teachers

The Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture together with the Embassy of Finland and the National Institute of Educational Development (NIED) collaborated to produce a manual for teachers on Arts & Crafts. The book was...

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Antique steam train halts in Arandis

A historic steam locomotive, its coalbox, a passenger coach, two freight wagons and a caboose have found their last halt in Arandis last week, when the narrow-gauge train, restored to its former splendour, was revealed to the...

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Through the eyes of Mudge

The man who engineered Namibia’s Independence, Dirk Mudge, earlier this week launched his book describing events as they transpired from the middle seventies to the late eighties when Independence had become a fait...

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Offbeat 29 May 2015

In a column I wrote, donkey’s years back, I mentioned a favourite science fiction writer, Neal Stephenson, and how so much of what he writes about comes true. For now, think about the mobile device, which I suspect inspired...

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Young paraplegic strives for mobility

A trust fund has been registered to assist a young paraplegic, Emile Abrahams with the inevitable costs associated with obtaining some equipment helping him to lead a life as normal as possible.While on a church outing for the...

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Pitch Perfect 2 – Film Review

The first Pitch Perfect movie seemed to be a hit amongst many of its viewers, bringing several B-list actors into the limelight. So of course, when the news of a sequel broke out, Pitch Perfect 2 did have many of its fans...

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A Wambo, a Bloukop and a Herero

The monthly Comedy in the House at the Hilton Kalabar approaches its first anniversary soon. It takes place every last Friday of the month, starting 20:00. It might prove a good idea to come half an hour early for a good seat....

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Brave Warriors in Cosafa Final

The Brave Warriors edged out Madagscar 3-2 in their semi final game, to book themselves into the final. Goals from Benson Shilongo and Peter Shalulile ensured them a spot in the final after a long dry spell.

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