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    Present a Presentation About the Herero of Namibia, Formerly Known as South-West Africa, From the German Sudwestafrika, Between the Years 1884-1915 is a modern play addressing issues that occurred a hundred years ago. The play tells the story of the Herero people of West Africa and the vile German soldiers. Dramatic and Production/Theatrical elements are key parts that every play uses effectively. We are Proud to Present conveys the theme of how history can be recorded through one perspective. Thus

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    The Origin Of The Herero

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    The Herero exist as Bantu-speaking pastoralists who reside predominantly in Central Namibia but also inhabit parts of Botswana and Angola in southwest Africa.These people live as nomads and revolve their economy and diet around their highly esteemed and valued livelihood, cattle. Furthermore, cattle play a large role in wedding rituals; Within Herero weddings, cattle act as dowries for the bride and during the ceremony are also used in traditional dishes. Cattle are also the Herero’s main source

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    Namibia is a small African state, situated on the south western coast of the continent; most of its land is dominated by the Namib Desert and the Kalahari desert. Politically, the country is a unitary state, divided into 13 political regions. Economically, the country’s major activities are mining, agriculture, fishing, and manufacturing agricultural products for export and for domestic consumption. Namibia’s main trading partners are the European Union, Japan, the United States of America, Switzerland

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    This table portrays the different face on calculating poverty in Namibia but without doubt, it strikes with more energy the rural homes. According to the Central Bureau of Statistics, in 2008, poverty was chiefly spread between homes were English nor German were spoken (around 55 percent of those households) While English and German speaking homes were almost unaffected by poverty. This in terms of sheer consumption means that the poorest sector of the Namibian society only accounts for the 1 percent

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    Ethnographical Fieldwork

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    society’s custom ideas, values, and practices through participation in research of the Ju/ ‘haonsi people of Namibia. Through qualitative data and much fieldwork in Namibia, key consultants will have to lay out a formal outline in their research to be successful. By conducting ethnographical fieldwork, preparation, observances and many challenges will have to be faced during the duration of Namibia. As a key consultant I must endure all factors of this study including: funding, ethics, an ethnographical

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    Introduction: Namibia is small flourishing country located in the south west of Africa. Its surrounding neighbors are Angola, Botswana, South Africa, and the South Atlantic Sea. The country is very young, and was recently liberated from foreign and South African rule, and was formerly known as South West Africa. Compared to all of its neighbors Namibia has an extremely low unemployment rate of 5.3%, and a GDP per capita of 7,500 USD. Even though the country appears to have a high per capita GDP

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    Introduction: Namibia is small flourishing country located in the south west of Africa. Its surrounding neighbors are Angola, Botswana, South Africa, and the South Atlantic Sea. The country is very young, and was recently liberated from foreign and South African rule, and was formerly known as South West Africa. Compared to all of its neighbors Namibia has an extremely low unemployment rate of 5.3%, and a GDP per capita of 7,500 USD. Even though the country appears to have a high per capita GDP

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    German Imperialism Essay

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    Africa between themselves, due to a variety of political and economic motives. Generally, these powers benefited from these land acquisitions. However, Germany’s neo-imperialist experience was unlike that of the other powers. Within the colony of Namibia, located in South West Africa, the real advantages that Germany received were far outweighed by the disadvantages the German empire faced. Although Germany received elevated political status from occupying colonies, the economic and military efforts

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    The Himba tribe, approximately 12,000 to 18,000 people, can be found in the Kunene region, which borders Namibia and Angola. Living in the harsh environment of a semi-arid savanna divided by rocky terrain of Northwestern Namibia, the people live a pastoral, nomadic life for as long as 200 to 300 years. The Himba are a resilient band of people who sustain themselves from the product of their herds. However, since the rise of SWAPO (South West Africa People’s Organization) to power after Namibia’s

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    Apprenticeship System

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    In your deliberations also refer to the apprenticeship system in Namibia. Also explain the advantages and disadvantages of the Apprenticeship system. In the introduction define the term “apprenticeship system”. In your argumentation answer the question above and also deliberate the question whether the replacement of the apprenticeship system with a trainee system can solve the vocational education and training problems of Namibia. Conclude your question with a summary of the content. THE APPRENTICESHIP

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