Namibia: What Happened to the Joy of Harvesting?

Posted to the web 25 July 2008 Daniel Steimann Windhoek I usually, when confronted with a really stupid observation, play a mind game on my own. I assign awards to aspiring dummies in various categories, specifically designed for stooges. This week I came across a whole report that certainly qualifies for one of my short-listed candidates to take the gold in the "Unbelievably Dumb" event. Earlier in the week I was sent the speech of some or other minister or something of one of the east African countries. It was this gentleman's considered opinion that eastern and southern Africa can be self-sufficient in food supply. Wow! If ever there was a delightful insight, this must be it. Further, it was my learned compatriot's considered opinion that political leaders in eastern and southern Africa only need to sit together and devise... [read full story]