Diamond Warriors in Colonial Namibia : Diamond Smuggling, Migrant Workers and Development in Owamboland

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Amupanda, Job Shipululo Kanandjembo, 1987- (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Basel, Switzerland : Basler Afrika Bibliographien, 2022.
Colección:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Temas:
Migrant labor > Social conditions.
Economic history.
Diamond smuggling.
Diamond mines and mining.
Diamond smuggling > Namibia > History.
Migrant labor > Namibia > Social conditions.
Diamond mines and mining > Namibia > History.
Namibia.
Namibia > Economic conditions.
History.
Electronic books.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 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.

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