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32 Articles found on Friday, 30 June 2006
Citizens Vs Extreme Poverty
30-06-2006
TWENTY years ago, a grassroots movement led by Rotary International, a voluntary organisation with around 1,2 million members in more than 200 countries, decided to attack.As of the mid-1980s, there
readThe Return Of Tuberculosis
30-06-2006
GENERATIONS of doctors, politicians, and public health officials have struggled to defeat tuberculosis.But, after years of success, TB is making a comeback. The increase in TB in the developed world
readThe gap between policy and practice
30-06-2006
It is not just this resolution. Apparently Cabinet decided more than four years ago on such a move.But as usual there is a gap between policymaking and implementation. And in the meantime more people
readPolitical Perspective
30-06-2006
ALTHOUGH there is bound to be a certain level of outrage about the findings, the Namibian Employers' Federation (NEF) does have a point when they say that Namibian graduates, who are largely
readScientists seek to spy on world's fish
30-06-2006
OSLO - Thousands of marine animals could be tracked under a US$150 million (about N$1,1 billion) project to understand threats to life in the oceans with technology perfected for supermarket
readAfrica eyes green fund
30-06-2006
BRAZZAVILLE - Africa will create a fund to promote its unique environment and seek new ways of funding green reforms such as carbon credits and cancelling debts in return for conservation, ministers
readStudents Need Internships
30-06-2006
I WOULD like to react to a conclusion made by the Namibian Employment Federation (NEF) on Tuesday during the briefing of a parliamentary standing committee on their assessment of the problems and
readDangerous Demands By Shebeen Owners
30-06-2006
HOW can a politician in his sober mind request time for illegal shebeens to continue operating without toilets "at least a month, until the law has been amended" and see himself on NBC news just
readMTC And Visually Impaired
30-06-2006
FIRST I would like to thank MTC for positive, enjoyable and affordable changes made recently, like reduction in rates and reduction in prices of starter packs - there are too many to mention.The only
readNaTIS Maze Of Confusion
30-06-2006
ALLOW me space in your paper to express discontent with the chaotic state of affairs that exists at NaTIS Valley. It was discouraging to experience the wastage of time, money and fuel over a period
readDiamond black market not stamped out
30-06-2006
JOHANNESBURG - A black market in diamonds continues despite a certification programme intended to stamp out a trade that fuelled civil wars, the head of diamond giant De Beers says. In a tough speech
readGraduate from dependency on shebeens
30-06-2006
THERE are a variety of business opportunities that people should take up and refrain from the over-dependency on shebeen businesses, the Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, Bernhardt Esau has
readRunaway rhino returns to Etosha
30-06-2006
ONE of the two black rhinos that reportedly escaped from the Etosha National Park recently has been recaptured and returned to the Park. Acting Deputy Director of Parks and Wildlife Management within
readTemplesman secures N$176m for NamGem
30-06-2006
AN American development agency, Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), has approved a US$25,2 million (nearly N$176,4 million) credit facility for the expansion of the NamGem Diamond
readTjihumino takes fight with GIPF to court
30-06-2006
THE protracted battle of Maru Tjihumino against his removal as the chairperson of the Government Institutions' Pension Fund (GIPF) landed in the Labour Court on Wednesday. Tjihumino claims his
readThread of hope at Ramatex
30-06-2006
THERE may yet be light at the end of the tunnel for thousands of Ramatex workers who live in perpetual fear of losing their jobs. Fresh discussions are underway on how to improve productivity and
readDonations on way for Kutenhoas
30-06-2006
KEETMANSHOOP - The community of Kutenhoas in the Karas Region is set to receive donations worth thousands of dollars from an international learning institution, the American Community Schools (ACS).
readSheep and goat farming project
30-06-2006
KEETMANSHOOP - With the increase in the population in the Karas Region, it is becoming inevitable that some unemployed rural and urban dwellers should be encouraged to start sheep and goat production
readHigh Court throws light on Rape Act sentence options
30-06-2006
COURTS sentencing convicted rapists under the Combating of Rape Act of 2000, which lays down stiff minimum sentences for rapists, have more discretion to decide on appropriate sentence than may have
readProperty valuation roll almost ready
30-06-2006
THE general revaluation of all rateable properties in the municipal area of Windhoek that started in January last year is almost complete. The provisional valuation roll should be advertised from
readRecognition of traditional authorities comes under spotlight in Parliament
30-06-2006
REPUBLICAN Party President Henk Mudge set the cat among the pigeons in the National Assembly on Wednesday with his motion on the appointment and recognition of traditional leaders throughout the
readPolice seek leads on Outjo farm murder, offer N$15 000 reward
30-06-2006
POLICE at Otjiwarongo have offered a N$15 000 reward to anyone willing to come forward with information on a farm murder and robbery case that has been under investigation in the area since early
readNo word on suspended TransNamib top manager
30-06-2006
THE fate of TransNamib's Human Resources General Manager Jason Hamunyela remains unknown seven months after he was suspended with full pay for private dealings and alleged favouritism. Well-placed
readIncest complainant testifies in Prosecutor's corruption trial
30-06-2006
A YOUNG woman who experienced the direct effects that the release of her incest-accused father had on her after he was allegedly corruptly granted bail last year, became the second witness to testify
readWindhoek relaxes rules for shebeeners
30-06-2006
THE City of Windhoek says it fears becoming the scapegoat in the recent clash between Government and the Namibian Shebeen Association (Nasa). Following pressure from central Government, the City
readDiamond black market not stamped out
30-06-2006
JOHANNESBURG - A black market in diamonds continues despite a certification programme intended to stamp out a trade that fuelled civil wars, the head of diamond giant De Beers says. In a tough speech
readOmasipa ga adhika moombila pEenhana nosho tuu itaga vulu okukonaakonwa
30-06-2006
O MASIPA ngoka ga adhikile mOombila dha fumvikwa aantu oyendji pEenhana noshowo pomahala galwe mUukwanyama omathimbo ga zi ko, otaku tiwa kutya itaga vulu okukonaakonwa molwashoka oga teyagulwa nayi
readAaniilonga yokampani ya Namib Foam oya hala oondjambi dho ondoka noye li nokuli mekanka
30-06-2006
A ANIILONGA ye li 60 lwaampoka mOkampani ya Namib Foam mOvenduka, oya yi mekanka mEtitano lyoshiwike sha zi ko sho ofeema ndjika ya tindi eyindilo lyawo kutya oondjambi dhawo nadhi gwedhelwe
readFewer wars globally, 'conflict' is another story
30-06-2006
NEW YORK - From the African bush to Indonesia's shores, the number of wars worldwide has dropped to a new low, peace researchers report. But the face of conflict is changing, they say, and
readMilosevic ordered opponents' murder - court
30-06-2006
BELGRADE - The late Serb leader Slobodan Milosevic ordered the murder of communist-era Serb President Ivan Stambolic, whom he saw as a threat to his hold on power, Serbia's Supreme Court has found.
readRuling party supporters descend on Timor capital
30-06-2006
DAVID FOX DILI - Thousands of supporters of ousted East Timor Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri descended on the capital in a defiant show of strength yestersday as the president hinted he might
readCampaign kicks off for historic DRC elections
30-06-2006
KINSHASA - Campaigning officially began late yesterday for the Democratic Republic of Congo's first democratic elections in 45 years, seen as a key step in bringing lasting peace to the vast,
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