March 2012

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Suzy- the sexy saxophonists

Nomhle Kangootui – Windhoek
Feodora Von Francois

Local stages are set to be rocked this year by Suzy Eises who dares to be different by playing the saxophone. She says it’s not easy being a local young female jazz artist, but vows to change the face of jazz.

Born in Oranjemund some 21 years ago Suzy says her hometown was very boring and so, on holidays, they would go to Cape Town, South Africa. While on holiday in Grahamstown she attended a youth festival and there she fell in love with jazz.

After matric she went to London on a work and study holiday. She did a music course for a year specialising in jazz. Read more about Suzy- the sexy saxophonists

Hip-Hop meat soul food

Denver Isaacs - WINDHOEK
Contributed

Garlic and Flowers restaurant teamed up with Hip-Hop culture these past two weeks to bring about a celebration of soul food and meaty music. Read more about Hip-Hop meat soul food

Justin Bieber in hot water over phone prank

Justin Bieber is a reckless, no good prankster - this according to two people in Texas who are now threatening legal action against the pop star. They claim Bieber coaxed millions of people into harassing them over the phone.

In case you're not one of Bieber's nearly 19 MILLION followers, the singer randomly Tweeted a phone number earlier this month with the caption, "Call me right now." But the number was missing the final digit leading hordes of teen girls to guess what it might be. The tweet was later deleted, but the damage was done. Read more about Justin Bieber in hot water over phone prank

Man United takes 3-point lead

NAMPA/AP - MANCHESTER
NAMPA/REUTERS

Wayne Rooney sent Manchester United three points clear in the Premier League on Monday, scoring a first-half goal in a 1-0 victory over Fulham to earn the reigning champions their sixth straight league win.

The England striker ensured United capitalised on title rival Manchester City's 1-1 draw at Stoke on Saturday by stroking home a close-range winner high into the net in the 42nd minute at Old Trafford, his 21st league goal of the season. Read more about Man United takes 3-point lead

Black Caps cling on for test draw

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A heroic century by 21-year-old Kane Williamson trumped a hostile South African bowling attack and allowed New Zealand to hang on for a tenacious draw in the third Test Tuesday. Read more about Black Caps cling on for test draw

Roddick upsets inform Federer

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NAMPA/REUTERS

Andy Roddick beat Roger Federer for only the third time in their 24 meetings, dominating with his serve to win 7-6 (4), 1-6, 6-4 in the third round at the Sony Ericsson Open. Read more about Roddick upsets inform Federer

Boxers celebrate Independence in style

Hector Mawonga - Windhoek

Some of Namibia’s top boxers provided local fans great boxing action on the eve of the country’s 22nd Independence celebration. Read more about Boxers celebrate Independence in style

Ibrahimovic guns for Barca scalp

NAMPA/AP - MILAN
NAMPA/AP

With most fans keeping an eye on Lionel Messi, it will be Zlatan Ibrahimovic that is out to prove something when AC Milan hosts defending champions Barcelona tonight in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals.

Ibrahimovic spent an unhappy season at Barcelona before heading to Milan after falling out with coach Pep Guardiola and several of his teammates. But on Saturday, he scored his 29th goal of the season in Milan's 2-1 win over Roma. Read more about Ibrahimovic guns for Barca scalp

Tigers look to avenge Hotspurs defeat

Hector Mawonga - Windhoek
Hector Mawonga

Shandumbala-based outfit Tigers will look to take revenge on Hotspurs for a loss during the first leg of the Namibia Premier League (NPL) when they face their Sowetan rivals tonight at the Sam Nujoma Stadium.

Tigers, affectionately known as Ingweinyama, were totally outplayed by Hotspurs when the sides met in October last year and will want to avoid a similar performance. Read more about Tigers look to avenge Hotspurs defeat

Monumental honour for Sam Nujoma

Staff Reporter - Windhoek
File

The Founding President, Dr Sam Nujoma, is to receive yet another honour. This time in the form of a statue to be erected in front of the Independence Memorial Museum. Read more about Monumental honour for Sam Nujoma

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