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35 Articles found on Friday, 15 April 2005
Fishing Industry Must Get Its Act Together
15-04-2005
SHOALS of words have been written about the problems dogging our fishing industry - a key generator of revenue.The industry says it faces collapse if Government does not intervene immediately and
readPolitical Perspective
15-04-2005
OBVIOUSLY it is good news that the very long-awaited Anti-Corruption Commission is going to come into being because it affords the public with a specific mechanism to deal with this evil.But this in
readRemembering Pope John Paul II
15-04-2005
WE will always remember John Paul II.Having attended the 7th International Youth Forum & the World Youth Day celebrations in Rome, Italy 2000, it was a great shock to hear of the Holy Father's
readPraise For SME Coverage
15-04-2005
I WANT to thank you for your bold initiative to showcase local businesses every Thursday on your Business Profile page.I am closely associated with the development of the Namibian small business
readRaw Deal For Artists
15-04-2005
I WOULD be glad if you would publish this letter in your highly esteemed newspaper. It serves to inform and sensitise the artists in general, those that have art interests at heart, and the nation at
readOpen letter to NATIS
15-04-2005
IN Swakopmund and Walvis Bay only three days are set aside for roadworthy tests.Mondays and Wednesdays till 15h00 and Fridays till 12h30. It is thus totally unacceptable to find these facilities
readCongrats To Pohamba
15-04-2005
I WANT to give my biggest thanks to our new President Hifikepunye Lucas Pohamba because he has shown the Namibian inhabitants that he is honest person.In his inaugural speech on March 21, he declared
readCorruption Must Be Buried
15-04-2005
LET me condemn our new appointed minister of regional and local government, housing and rural development, John Pandeni who has demanded action against some regional and local government which conduct
readLeading By Example
15-04-2005
ALLOW me a space to air my view regarding the 'new' government in our country.First I want to welcome and congratulate President Nghifikepunye Pohamba in his capacity as head of State of the Republic
readCongratulations ZANU-PF
15-04-2005
SWANU wishes to congratulate Zanu-PF and the revolutionary people of Zimbabwe for the resounding victory they have achieved during the recent national elections.The election results are proof of
readSix arrested for pirated music
15-04-2005
SIX informal traders from Oshakati were released on bail of N$500 each after appearing in the Oshakati Magistrate's Court on charges of copyright violation.The six - Kandibu Silva (45), Rauna Johannes
readNBC in dire straits: DG
15-04-2005
THE Director General of the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC), Gerry Munyama, says the broadcaster is unable to carry out its mandate effectively because it is cash-strapped.Making a plea to new
readCurtain saga probe wrapped up
15-04-2005
THE Ministry of Regional and Local Government has concluded an investigation into allegations of nepotism against Hardap Governor Katrina Hanse.The Governor has been accused of wrongfully granting an
readHunting season dates announced
15-04-2005
THE Ministry of Environment and Tourism has announced the dates of this year's hunting season, during which the public will be allowed to hunt certain species of game on a private commercial farm or
readPlans of ethnic cleansing, Caprivi style
15-04-2005
THE Caprivi high treason trial in the High Court at Grootfontein seemed at last to be getting into its stride, until a deadly car crash that claimed the life of a member of the prosecution team
readNamgem, union agree on wages
15-04-2005
NAMGEM Diamond Manufacturing Company at Okahandja and the Mineworkers' Union of Namibia (MUN) have signed an agreement on an eight per cent across-the-board salary increase, the same as last year,
readCymot strikers suspended
15-04-2005
CYMOT has suspended 76 workers who downed tools on Tuesday in solidarity with a dismissed colleague.Cymot Managing Director Axel Theissen confirmed the suspension yesterday. He said all of them would
read'Shebeens are not African'
15-04-2005
THE authorities at Walvis Bay have vowed to act against the mushrooming of illegal shebeens at the harbour town.The problem has become a cause of great concern, as only 14 of an estimated 400 shebeens
readGobabis Magistrate faces salary cut-off
15-04-2005
A GOBABIS Magistrate who is embroiled in a dispute over a decision to transfer him to Rundu yesterday failed to get the High Court to order the reinstatement of his salary and his power to hear cases
readBank of Namibia announces surprise rate cut
15-04-2005
THE Bank of Namibia (BoN) yesterday cut its repo rate by 50 basis points to seven per cent, replicating an earlier decision by the South African central bank, which also cut its lending rate to
readConcordia struggles to get to grips with sex claims scandal
15-04-2005
SHOCKED pupils at Windhoek's Concordia College staged a placard protest before the start of school yesterday, calling for the removal of their principal Ben Awoseb, against whom a charge of indecent
readTop Govt officials brace for shake-up
15-04-2005
SEVERAL Permanent Secretaries are set to be reshuffled as reports gather momentum that some of those likely to be demoted have threatened to take legal action against Government if they are not
readMoSpar moNooli ya hala ofuto yi li hwepo
15-04-2005
ONKUNDANA yetu adha otayi ti aaniilonga mehwata lyOongeshefa dhOspar dhOmunangeshefa a tseyika nawa Frans Aupa Indongo mOshakati nomOngwediva, otaya pula ya futwe nawa, oondjambi ndhawo, Openzela,
readUumbangalantu moshikogo oshiluudhe
15-04-2005
NGASHI hashi kala omathimbo gamwe, oshiwike shika, Onooli ya Namibia oyi li kohi yoshikogo oshiluudhe omolu aakwashigwana oyendji mboka ya thigi po uuyuni mbuka pamikalo dhi ili nodhi ili.The
readBattle lines drawn in Cosafa Cup ties
15-04-2005
THE battle lines have been drawn, the teams have been finalised and the Cosafa Castle Cup trophy waits to be lifted, by any of the four nations who will engage in what is expected to be top-class
readCosafa Squads Namibia Goalkeepers: Athiel Mbaha, Ephraim Tjohonge.
15-04-2005
Defenders: Richard Gariseb, Hartman Toromba, Gerry Keister, Steven Tjeenao, Moses Katjiteo, Jeremia Baisako, Nelson Geingob. Midfielders: Eric Aoseb, Rudi Louw, Brian Gurirab, Sydney Plaatjies,
readCar bombs kill 15 as Iraq violence surges
15-04-2005
BAGHDAD - Twin suicide car bombs killed at least 15 people during the morning rush hour in central Baghdad yesterday, cutting short what had appeared to be a lull in violence since landmark elections
readLuanda kombinga oku na omukithi gwo Marburg
15-04-2005
O MINISTA yUuhaku Richard Kamwi okwa ti Aanamibia otaya vulu okuya koshitopolwa kehe shomuumbugantu wa Luanda mu Angola."Ashike iitopolwa yokuumbangalantu wa Luanda oya nyika oshiponga," Kamwi ta
readJapan invents fridge that enhances vitamin C
15-04-2005
TOKYO - The cabbage once destined to turn yellow sitting in the refrigerator can now get even greener instead.A fridge that enhances vitamin C and chlorophy in the food it stores is the latest
readNZ firm pays for worker stress
15-04-2005
WELLINGTON - A New Zealand company was fined on Wednesday in a landmark case for failing to provide a safe working environment after a woman employee had a break-down from work-related stress.The
readMilosevic will not testify in his own defence
15-04-2005
THE HAGUE - Slobodan Milosevic will not take the stand at his own war crimes trial, the former Yugoslav president, who is presenting his own defence, told judges yesterday at the UN tribunal trying
readBritain's Straw suggests start of Iraq troop exit next year
15-04-2005
LONDON - Britain might start withdrawing its troops from Iraq next year, Foreign Secretary Jack Straw said in an interview published yesterday, in remarks suggesting the government was seeking an exit
readSA may tighten screws on white farmers
15-04-2005
JOHANNESBURG - South Africa is looking at tougher measures to speed up land reform which could include challenging prices that white farmers are demanding to cede their property, as part of the drive
readZim cops probe ex-minister's death
15-04-2005
HARARE - Zimbabwe police are investigating the sudden death of a former transport minister who has been declared a national hero by President Robert Mugabe's government.State radio said Enos
readDramatic performance at Michael Jackson trial
15-04-2005
SANTA MARIA - The mother of Michael Jackson's accuser delivered a bizarre performance on the witness stand on Wednesday, one soaked in drama from beginning to end.The day began with court watchers
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