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British mercenaries in Angola (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Chris Dempster describes how he came to fight as a mercenary in Angola and experiences there including killings by Colonel Callan (Costas Georgoiu) following publication of his book (Firepower?). Recruited...
Chris Dempster, mercenary on Colonel Callan (1978)
- Genre
- Discussion; Interview
Chris Dempster, former mercenary in Angola on side of FNLA describes the leadership and atrocities of Colonel Callan (Costas Georgoiu). He was the enemy within. Follows publication of his book (Firepower?)....
Death of Jomo Kenyatta (1978)
- Genre
- Discussion; Interview
Lord Brockway, a friend of the late Kenyan President Jomo Kenyatta, discusses his relationship with the African leader. Brockway explains some of the decisions of his leadership, his mind for political...
World Council of Churches aid to Rhodesia (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Pauline Webb of the World Council of Churches describes the humanitarian aid given to the charity SWAPO linked to the Patriotic Front in Rhodesia to combat racism, and claims none of the money, despite...
World Council of Churches aid to Rhodesia (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
John Bluck of the World Council of Churches, speaking from Rhodesia comments on the possibilty of the Salvation Army leaving the council due to the donations by the World Council to the Patriotic Front in...
Air Rhodesia flight attacked (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Malcolm Brabant reports on Nationalist leader Joshua Nkomo taking responsibility for a Air Rhodesia plane brought down by guerrillas and massacre of survivors. Speculation as to how the plane was brought...
Air Rhodesia under threat after warnings (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Mervin Eyette, Deputy General Manager of Air Rhodesia reacts to Joshua Nkomo’s warning not to fly or the planes will be shot down. Eyette claims the planes have never been used to carry weapons or...
All out war inevitable in Rhodesia (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Josiah Chinamano, Joshua Nkomo’s number two, believes that all-out war in Rhodesia is inevitable. Freedom fighters are everywhere, and war is spreading quickly. He plays down speculation that if the whites...
Farm workers 86% claim (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Ross Pierson, National Union of Agricultural and Allied Workers, on farmworkers 86% pay claim. Male interviewer not identified.
BL toolmakers dispute (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Michael Portasnik, managing director of Executive Leasing, on an offer by a consortium of London businessmen to pay the £7 a week pay increase demanded by the 33 striking toolmakers at...