Germany’s Mass Murder of Southwest Africans Set Groundwork for Nazi Holocaust
Von Trotha's threat to wipe out an entire people would be echoed a few decades later by Hitler.
Namibia: Germany's Forgotten Genocide
It was not until 2004 (a century after the massacre) that Germany formally apologized for the atrocity
New Year's 2012 Shortages Forecast Worldwide, and Not Just Norwegian Butter: A New Yorker's Opinion [VIDEO]
The great Norwegian butter shortage got me to thinking that shortages of 2012 might be just the ticket to send my faithful readers off to a rockin' New Year's Eve celebration. For sure, Lady Gaga will make it seem alright, though.
Namibia 'Space Ball' Mystery is Solved [PHOTOS]
The mystery of the Namibian space ball has been solved before the end of 2011, but the answer, sadly, does not lie in UFOs and alien life. Instead, the extraterrestrial object is almost certainly a hydrazine bladder tank... a mystery solved not by NASA, but by a commenter on Gawker. Details and photos here.
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Aishwarya Rai Baby News; Other Stars Bugged Before Giving Birth
Aishwarya Rai and other stars bugged before giving birth.
Germany returns skulls from colonial era to Namibia
Germany repatriated to Namibia on Tuesday 20 African skulls taken from the area about a century ago when it was under its colonial rule and sent to Germany for questionable racial studies.
Namibia mine union readies for strike at Rossing
Namibia's Mineworkers Union of Namibia (MUN) on Wednesday served Rio Tinto's Rossing uranium mine with a strike notice after failing to reach a deal in talks over output incentives, with a stoppage expected to start on Friday.
EU wants rare earth clarity from China: trade chief
The European Union wants more clarity from Beijing on increased export quotas for rare earth minerals from dominant producer China in meetings next month and December, Europe's trade chief said.
Miss Angola 2011 Leila Lopes Wins Miss Universe, Who is She? [PHOTOS]
Lopes a business student was born in the Benguela Province, Angola. She beat out about 21 others in her home country in order to represent Angola in São Paulo, Brazil.
Miss Universe 2011 Winner: Stunning Leila Lopes First Angolan to Win Title [PHOTOS]
The 5 ft 10 1/2 inches tall beauty is also the fourth African woman to win the title. The last African to win is Mpule Kwelagobe, Miss Universe 1999 from Botswana. Other winners came from Namibia (1992) and South Africa (1978).
Uranium Producer Paladin Energy Borrowing
Uranium producer Paladin Energy said Monday it has drawn $127 million from a financing facility, to reimburse costs from the expansion at its Langer Heinrich project in Namibia.
China consumerism latest threat to Africa's elephants: report
China's fast-growing consumerism and lax policing of ivory laws are the latest threats to wild elephant populations, said an author of a recent report on endangered species.
Rugby World Cup 2011: Details About the Tournament
The Rugby World Cup is expected to be an intense tournament.
FIFA president Sepp Blatter cleared, Bin Hammam, Jack Warner suspended
President Sepp Blatter was cleared of any wrong doings by FIFA's ethics committee on Sunday, while two of soccer's most senior officials - Qatari Mohamed bin Hammam and Jack Warner - were suspended in the worst corruption scandal.
Being a Celebrity Kid – Boon or Curse?
It must be good karma - being born a celebrity kid - born with the proverbial silver spoon in the mouth. Custom-made designer clothes, huge mansions, vacations around the world, travel by private jets, round-the-clock nannies to fulfill every need - these are just some of the perks of being a star kid.
Is Angelina Jolie having another child with Brad Pitt?
Angelina Jolie, who is in Tunisia doing charity work, appeared with a new tattoo on her left arm.
World Market Overview 04/06/2011
The Australian share market closed higher for a sixth consecutive trading day with activity subdued after the Reserve Bank (RBA) left interest rates unchanged.
Namibia pays Glencore $64 mln after contract ends: paper
Namibia paid commodities trader Glencore N$448 million in outstanding fees after the government cancelled an oil supply contract, the Southern Times reported on Friday.
Namibia cbank holds rates, sees quicker growth
Namibia's central bank kept its main interest rate unchanged at 6.0 percent on Wednesday, but said economic growth is likely to be better than previously expected as the economy recovers from a downturn.
Namibia diamond output up in 2010, uranium falls
Namibian diamond production jumped 57 percent in 2010, while uranium production declined marginally, data showed on Wednesday.
Namibia to solicit bids for $1 bln gas project
Namibia's Nampower plans to solicit bids as early as April for the $1 billion power plant that forms part of its Kudu gas-to-power project, the power utility's managing director told Reuters on Wednesday.
Botswana-Namibia coal rail link work to start 2012
Construction of a railway line connecting Botswana's Mmamabula coal field with the Namibian port of Walvis Bay, pegged at up to $9 billion, is expected to start in 18 months, a government official said on Friday.
Namibia to oppose S.Africa customs shake-up plan
Proposed changes to revenue sharing within the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) are unacceptable because they place an unfair burden on its poorer members, a senior Namibian official said on Friday.
S.Africa customs shake-up to hit neighbours
The Southern Africa Customs Union (SACU) is considering a major overhaul of revenue-sharing that will see South Africa keeping a far bigger slice of pooled customs receipts, according to a policy document.
Areva delays output ramp-up at Namibia mine
The ramp-up to full production at Areva's Trekkopje uranium mine in Namibia has been delayed by a year to late 2013, the company said on Tuesday.
Angola banks on 'fish' to save tourism
Angola is hoping to get back on the world’s tourism map with Tarpons – a fish majorly found in Atlantic waters known for their fighting abilities and large size.
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