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 Good days learner .  Click the link below and listen to the audio that  explaining contract labour system in Namibia for today lesson. If you have questions comment on the post and i will answer all questions as soon as possible. https://drive.google.com/file/d/17bbDijrYZ8bOJ6kgD-WLIEOKKUG-bhQX/view?usp=drivesdk

 Dr. Sam Nujoma, widely regarded as the "Father of the Nation," played a pivotal role in the liberation of Namibia from colonial rule and its subsequent independence. His contributions are multifaceted and deeply significant to the country's history. Founding of SWAPO.    - In 1960, Dr. Nujoma co-founded the South West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO), which became the primary political and military force fighting for Namibia's independence. He served as SWAPO's president from its inception, providing leadership and vision for the struggle against South African occupation. International Advocacy.    - Nujoma was instrumental in garnering international support for Namibia's independence. He traveled extensively, addressing the United Nations and other international bodies to highlight the plight of Namibians under apartheid rule. His diplomatic efforts led to widespread global condemnation of South Africa's policies in Namibia. Armed Struggle.    - ...

  The Herero and Nama genocide, also known as the Herero and Namaqua genocide, took place between 1904 and 1908 in what is now Namibia. It was perpetrated by the German Empire during its colonial rule in South-West Africa, making it one of the first genocides of the 20th century. Background In the late 19th century, Germany established colonial control over South-West Africa (modern-day Namibia). The Herero and Nama people, two of the largest indigenous groups in the region, initially coexisted with the German settlers. However, tensions escalated due to land seizures, oppressive policies, and the exploitation of indigenous labor. The Genocide In January 1904, the Herero people, led by Chief Samuel Maharero, rebelled against German colonial rule, seeking to reclaim their lands. The uprising was met with brutal repression. German military commander, General Lothar von Trotha, was sent to crush the rebellion. Von Trotha issued an infamous *extermination order*, which stated that all ...

  The rise of the Nazi Party (National Socialist German Workers' Party) in Germany during the early 20th century was a complex process driven by a combination of political, economic, social, and cultural factors. Here’s an overview: Weimar Republic and Post-World War I Context    Defeat in World War I, Germany’s defeat in World War I left the country in economic ruin and political instability. The Treaty of Versailles (1919) imposed harsh penalties, including massive reparations, territorial losses, and military restrictions. Many Germans viewed the treaty as a humiliating "Diktat.    Economic Hardship: The early 1920s saw hyperinflation in Germany, which wiped out savings and created widespread poverty. The Great Depression of 1929 further devastated the economy, leading to mass unemployment and social unrest.    Political Instability: The Weimar Republic, established after World War I, was characterized by weak coalition governments, political extrem...

  The Cassinga Massacre occurred on May 4, 1978, during the South African Border War. It took place in the town of Cassinga, located in southern Angola. At that time, Cassinga was a base for the South West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO), a liberation movement fighting for Namibia's independence from South African rule. The South African Defence Force (SADF) launched a surprise air and ground assault on Cassinga, codenamed Operation Reindeer. The SADF claimed that Cassinga was a major SWAPO military base, but SWAPO and other sources maintained that it was primarily a refugee camp with civilians, including women and children. The attack began with a heavy aerial bombing by the South African Air Force, followed by a paratrooper assault. The result was a significant loss of life. Estimates of the number of people killed vary, with some sources suggesting around 600 deaths, most of whom were reportedly civilians. The Cassinga Massacre is controversial, with differing narrative...

 The Windhoek Massacre, also known as the Old Location Massacre, occurred on December 10, 1959, in Windhoek, the capital of what was then South West Africa, now Namibia. This tragic event was a key moment in Namibia's struggle against apartheid and colonial rule. Background The massacre was rooted in the forced removals and segregation policies imposed by the South African apartheid regime, which controlled Namibia at the time. The South African government sought to relocate Black residents from the Old Location, a historic area where many Black Namibians lived, to the newly established township of Katutura, which was designed to enforce racial segregation more rigidly. The residents of the Old Location resisted the forced relocation because Katutura was far from their places of work, had inferior living conditions, and was designed to reinforce apartheid policies, including a curfew and restricted movement.  The Massacre On December 10, 1959, tensions between the residents an...