ARTICLE ARCHIVE
I never quite got why writers or artists need inspiration to write or create, but since I started writing the “Editor’s Voice”-piece every month I have come to realize that inspiration can be quite handy. I always postpone this article to the very last deadline seeing as I’ve found myself, several times, staring at a blank page. However, this month’s piece was inspired by true events.
Since I grew up on a farm but now reside in the city, every now and then I get this itch, this yearning for open spaces and nature. This weekend was one of those getaways that came at exactly the right time. Leaving Windhoek on Friday after work, I never thought this trip to the farm would be so liberating and so full of fun, laughter and some scary moments. We all know Robbie Wessels’ “Leeu Loop” song, now I’m going to tell you how my “Zebra Loop” came to be.
EDITOR'S VOICE
THIA MOSTERT
I never quite got why writers or artists need inspiration to write or create, but since I started writing the “Editor’s Voice”-piece every month I have come to realize that inspiration can be quite handy. I always postpone this article to the very last deadline seeing as I’ve found myself, several times, staring at a blank page. However, this month’s piece was inspired by true events.READ MORE
MONEY MATTERS
ALFRED KAMUPINGENE
As an interlude to the ideas we intend to commit to paper, we shall use a story from the Greek mythology. The story of Casandra refers to an unfortunate and sad fate. According the Greek mythology, there was a beautiful princess in the city of Troy called Casandra. Casandra was a precocious and charming lady who caught the eye of all mortals and gods alike. The god Apollo was also attracted to this beautiful young lady and intended to make her his own.
INVESTMENT Curve
ROME MOSTERT
Investing in securities such as shares, debentures and bonds are profitable as well as exciting. However, even though it is rewarding, it also involves a great deal of risk and calls for scientific knowledge and artistic skill. In such investments both rational and emotional responses are involved.
LABOUR LAW
LAW SOCIETY OF NAMIBIA
Labour Law is possibly the one portion of general statute law that has been developed and refined the most in recent years. Hence, a series of articles will follow on the Labour Law each consecutive month in SPECTATOR. In Southern Africa statutory labour law only really became a practical reality in the latter portion of the twentieth century and as a result amendments and changes in labour law have become fairly frequent occurrences. READ MORE
NGUNI CATTLE BREED
ANRI KOTZEE
Nguni cattle are becoming more and more popular. This is not merely due to their high fertility and resistance to disease. Their hides are also becoming increasingly popular as by-products in fashion articles.
CHEETAH CONSERVATION
ANRI KOTZEE
The Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) is situated 44km outside of Otjiwarongo on the D2440, off the B1. It was founded in 1990 by Dr Laurie Marker. She first came to Namibia in 1977 to conduct cheetah research, and after independence moved to Namibia permanently to head the CCF. The aim of the CCF: “To be the world’s best resource with the protecting of the cheetah and ultimately to ensure its future on our planet. 
RECYCLING: 3RD "R"
ANRI KOTZEE
Most of us know the phrase “Reduce, Reuse and Recycle”. This is probably one of the most important phrases to remember and implement in your life, yet few of us have really taken this to heart. Some of us may think it is a waste of time, others may think it’s just another way for companies to make money, and others may simply feel that it is too much work to find out exactly how to do it.
BENEFITS OF PROBIOTICS
BUYS STEENKAMP (B.PHARM)
Bacteria have a reputation for causing disease, so the idea of tossing down a few billion a day for your health might seem – literally and figuratively – hard to swallow. Probiotics are described as “live organisms administered in adequate amounts that confer a beneficial health effect on the host”. The word probiotic is derived from pro and biota, which means “for life”. Although probiotics have been around for some time, interest in their potential health benefits has increased dramatically in the past 5 years.
ENTREPRENEUR OF THE MONTH
ANRI KOTZEE
In July, SPECTATOR would like to congratulate Elna van der Merwe as their entrepreneur of the month. Elna is the proud owner of Merwe’s Inn Guest House. In addition to the guest house she also owns her own catering company.READ MORE
UBER BEAUTY
ATTIE VAN WYK
Über brand was formulated, produced and launched by a prestigious UK company of 20 years standing to filla gap in the hair and beauty industry for a superb quality product, but sold at affordable prices. READ MORE