Research Catalog

Title

Diamond warriors in colonial Namibia : diamond smuggling, migrant workers and development in Owamboland / Job Shipululo Amupanda.

Author

Amupanda, Job Shipululo Kanandjembo, 1987-

Publication

Basel, Switzerland : Basler Afrika Bibliographien, 2022.

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Description

xvii, 198 pages : illustrations; 25 cm

Series Statement

Basel Namibia Studies Series ; 26

Uniform Title

Basel Namibia studies series ; 26.

Subject

• Diamond mines and mining > Namibia > History
• Migrant labor > Namibia > Social conditions
• Diamond smuggling > Namibia > History
• Diamond mines and mining
• Diamond smuggling
• Economic history
• Migrant labor > Social conditions
• Namibia > Economic conditions
• Namibia

Genre/Form

History.

Note

• Originally presented as the author's thesis (doctoral)--University of Namibia, 2020.

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

Abstract -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- List of Acronyms -- Explanation of terminology as used in this study -- Acknowledgements -- Dedication -- Introduction -- Orientation and background to the study -- The CLS and the Aawambo connection -- Man's inhumanity to man : the degrading, dehumanizing and oppressive nature of the CLS -- CDM in a colonial setting -- CDM and the global capitalist system -- Statement of the problem -- Research questions -- Significance of the study -- Limitations of the study -- Delimitation of the study -- Outline of the remaining chapters -- The 'Natural Resource Curse' Theory : Commissions, Omissions and Limitations -- Introduction -- History and basic tenets of the natural resources curse theory -- Application and analysis of the natural resources curse : the various approaches -- Evolution and the critique of the natural resources curse theory -- Alternative perspectives on the political economy of illegal diamonds in Owamboland -- Conclusion -- Research Methodology -- Introduction -- Justifying the units of analysis -- Research design -- Population of the study -- Sampling -- Research instruments -- Data gathering procedure -- Methods of data analysis -- Challenges encountered and remedies -- Research ethics -- Conclusion -- The Natives and the Diamonds in Colonial Namibia-Methods, Strategies and Tactics for Smuggling Diamonds at CDM -- Introduction -- The fact of diamond smuggling at CDM -- Osheelo and the native diamond smuggling syndicate -- The 'gift of nature' : domesticated pigeons -- The 'back way' : the readily-available rectum -- The 'holy shield' : the Lutheran pastors -- The luggage conveyor belt -- The 'blind spots' -- The collaborating insiders -- The collaborating outsiders -- The 'abdominal carriage' -- The 'disability path' -- The fast and efficient crossbow -- Conclusion -- The Diamond Supply and Demand Dynamics-Understanding the Portuguese Connection -- Introduction -- From the ONSS to the Port North masterminds -- Portuguese business acumen and strategic role in illegal diamonds -- Afrikaners or Portuguese? : The role of trust in underground diamond dealings -- Portuguese illegal diamonds and the De Beers connection -- Conclusion -- The Diamond Rents in Owamboland-Concomitant Rapid Development by Unorthodox Means -- Introduction -- The 'Diamond Princes' -- Purchasing power, mercantilism and opportunities -- The transformation of the Owamboland rural economy -- Cattle as 'currency' : consolidation of traditional economic development patterns -- Can a claim of development be made? -- Conclusion -- Findings of the Study -- Introduction -- Findings relating to research questions -- Conclusion -- Conclusion -- Introduction -- Nature of the study and contribution to the body of knowledge -- Contribution towards the natural resources curse theory and an alternative understanding of the political economy of mineral resources -- CDM as a capitalist instrument of the colonial project -- The natives and their involvement in illegal diamonds -- The diamond rents and development in Owamboland -- Developmental lessons from illegal diamonds -- Unresolved and troubling questions -- Auxiliary findings and reflections -- Areas for further research -- Conclusion -- References -- Appendices -- Respondents Interviewed in 2017 for the Study -- Ethical Clearance Certificate -- Research Permission Letter -- Participant Information Sheet -- Informed Consent Form -- English-language Questionnaire for former CDM Employees -- Oshiwambo Questionnaire for Former CDM Employees -- Interview Questions for Mining, Diamond and Other Experts -- Interview Questions for Community Leaders, Activists and Other Leaders -- Interview Questions for CDM and Colonial State Officials -- Verification Questionnaire for De Beers Officials -- Verification Questionnaire for Oshakati Town Council Officials -- Index.

ISBN

• 3906927458
• 9783906927459

OCLC

• 1333619480
• on1333619480
• SCSB-14286201

Owning Institutions

Princeton University Library