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  If things work out as Namibia’s long-time governing party hopes, the country will be electing its first female head of state this week. But a mood of disillusionment with liberation movements in southern Africa, coupled with the anti-incumbency feeling in many parts of the world, may pose a threat to what would be an historic achievement. Vice-President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, 72, is the flag-bearer for Swapo, which has led the country since independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990. Tanzania's Samia Suluhu Hassan is currently Africa's only female president, so Nandi-Ndaitwah would be joining an exclusive club if she is victorious. Her party, totally dominant for three decades, saw a large drop in its support in the last general election. It goes into Wednesday’s vote amid an unemployment rate of 19% - almost the same as it was 30 years ago – troubled government finances, questions about corruption and high levels of inequality. Standing in Nandi-Ndaitwah’s way is her ...

The merciful use power gently to help and not to harm. The merciful use wealth wisely to care and to change. The merciful use abilities to right wrongs and uplift others. The merciful forgive when wronged. The merciful forget when offended. The merciful feel for the poor and helpless. The merciful accept the limitation of others. The merciful understand the weaknesses of man. The merciful reject sin but embrace the sinner.   Christians must recognize sin and Christians must have mercy. As we look at others, we need to remember how we have wronged and offended God. How often have we wandered away from our relationship with the Lord? How often have we ignored Christ’s teachings? How often have we pursued worldly pleasures that harm the spirit? How often have we rejected our life’s calling? How often have we betrayed the love of others? How often have we hurt others for personal gains? How often have we dreamed of evil things? How often have we failed as Christians?   Yet, the ...