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55 Articles found on Tuesday, 13 May 2008
Draught animal power to replace tractors
13-05-2008
ABOUT 11 farmers from the Kunene Region were trained in the intricacies of draught-animal power to teach others on the usage of animals to cultivate their fields.Officials in the department of
readSouth African land reform mostly a failure
13-05-2008
SOUTH Africa's land reform programme is in dire straits and there is no chance of reaching a 2008 deadline to complete the restitution process, said a report released by a think tank last week.The
readNAU leaders visit new Lands Minister
13-05-2008
LEADERS of the Namibia Agricultural Union (NAU) under its president Raimar von Hase, the chairman of the Livestock Producers' Organisation Ryno van der Merwe and NAU Executive Manager Sakkie Coetzee
readOshifa gardening project reaps fruits
13-05-2008
ABOUT 240 community members of Oshifo village near Ruacana are soon to harvest mahangu from three hectares planted with the support of electricity utility NamPower.The company donated N$400 000 to the
readSMS of the Day : Tuesday
13-05-2008
* I'M a medical doctor in Government and I'm very concerned about advertisements being aired on the Oshiwambo radio about vitamins and herbal products which apparently can improve the conditions of
readWinter gardening pleasure
13-05-2008
With most things taking on an air of hibernation when winter arrives, many people go into the same mode with regard to their gardens when the cold sets in .However, the arrival of autumn and winter
readCalifornia man losing nine homes in mortgage mess
13-05-2008
LOS ANGELES - A California man who has defaulted on nine homes and expects banks to foreclose on all of them, forcing him into bankruptcy, says he now considers it a mistake to have invested in the
readHouse Prices Fall: Standard Bank
13-05-2008
Standard Bank's median house price fell to R530 000 in April from R550 000 in March. the bank said on Monday.The April median house price of R530 000 translated into a negative growth rate of -8.6 per
readCorruption and AIDS curb Mozambique's development
13-05-2008
MAPUTO - Corruption, AIDS and bureaucracy are among the obstacles hampering Mozambique's efforts to reduce poverty, a senior European Union official said on Sunday.The head of the EU delegation in
readZim pays US$700m to reduce debt
13-05-2008
MAPUTO - Zimbabwe has paid US$700 million to the African Development Bank (AfDB) to reduce its foreign debt despite the financial woes facing the nation, the bank said yesterday.AfDB said in a
readIncome tax return submission obligations
13-05-2008
In this series of articles, Cameron Kotze - the Tax Partner at Ernst and Young - discusses some topical tax issues for our readers.NAMIBIA has a self-assessment tax system for both income tax and
readPower shortages to push up aluminium
13-05-2008
LONDON - Power shortages in China and South Africa may disrupt aluminium output again in the next few months, pushing the price of the metal to record highs.Energy-intensive aluminium production was
readRice crop to hit record, prices still rising
13-05-2008
MILAN - World rice output is expected to hit a record high this year, but growing demand and export curbs should keep prices high, at least in the short term, the United Nations' Food and Agriculture
readWorld begins to smart from oil's rapid rise
13-05-2008
LONDON - From the poorest of Africa to the United States and big business, a breakneck rally that could take oil to US$200 a barrel is likely to inflict pain on everyone.The world was remarkably
readSwakop has new Mayor
13-05-2008
GERMINA Ndapua Shitaleni was elected as Mayor of Swakopmund and chairperson of the Town Council, taking the seat of Rosina //Hoabes, who stepped down after four years in this position.The office
readNdauendapo appointed to High Court
13-05-2008
A VACANCY that arose on the High Court bench with the retirement of the court's longest-serving member, Judge Mavis Gibson, has been filled with the appointment of Windhoek lawyer Nate Ndauendapo as a
readThieves caught in Police 'web'
13-05-2008
THE Police's special 'Operation Spider Web', still rolling countrywide, has left at least the Windhoek law enforcers with big smiles on their faces.Police in Windhoek this week reported success in
readYa Kasita defends resettlement
13-05-2008
DEPUTY Minister of Lands Henock ya Kasita says any Namibian can be resettled anywhere.Ya Kasita was responding to questions in the National Council yesterday during the Budget debate. He said that it
readECN accuses parties of 'selective morality'
13-05-2008
THE Electoral Commission of Namibia has accused Swapo and the Rally for Democracy and Progress of "selective morality" for interfering in staff matters at the elections body.Swapo and RDP came to the
readFuel UP again
13-05-2008
FUEL prices will go up on Thursday - for the fourth time this year.Petrol increases by 44 cents per litre while diesel goes up by a staggering 80 cents to end up costing more than N$10 a litre. The
readDrug unit member denies murdering dagga suspect
13-05-2008
A NAMIBIAN Police Drug Law Enforcement Unit member who is accused of murdering a suspected cannabis merchant at Katima Mulilo in August 2005 pleaded not guilty to all three charges that he is facing
readZim digs in on poll observers
13-05-2008
HARARE, - Zimbabwe will not invite election observers from Western countries to monitor a presidential run-off unless sanctions are removed, state media said yesterday, rejecting opposition
readMobile innovation and oral discourse
13-05-2008
WHEN a loved one passes in Namibia, it is now common for the news to be communicated to all family members and relatives via cellphone.What in past years would have been relayed (over several weeks)
readN$240 m for better broadband
13-05-2008
GOVERNMENT will provide a guarantee of N$240 million to Telecom Namibia to connect the country to a new undersea cable that will provide faster Internet access through broadband technology.At its
readMUN leader calls for commitment
13-05-2008
WITH the fast-growing mining industry in the Erongo Region, and the labour rights challenges that go with it, members of the Mineworkers Union of Namibia (MUN) would need effective and efficient
readMayors hauled over coals for neglecting HIV fight
13-05-2008
MAYORS in the Erongo Region have been rebuked by Governor Samuel Nuuyoma for neglecting their roles as chairpersons of District AIDS Committees (DACs)."Your declaration to fight the epidemic has
readSwapo hoists its flag on face-off
13-05-2008
THE ruling Swapo Party yesterday set out to justify its actions over the weekend when its members prevented a scheduled branch meeting of the Rally for Democracy and Progress (RDP) at Okuryangava in
readOshiponga oshinene sha lya aantu 5
13-05-2008
A AGUNDJUKA yatano oya si konima sho ohauto yawo yotuukala yoHonda yi idhenge mumwe nombaki yoFord mondjola yongalama ya Gochas na Malinda lwopotundi onti 02h00 koongula sha dhOsoondaha.Opolisi oya
readNakudhipaga mukwawo pokefe a pewa 25 mokakuma
13-05-2008
O NGEYO ya pitilila nosho wo elongitho lyombistoli, mEtitano lya zi ko oya petha omunamimvo 25 Collen Swartbooi egeelo lyokukala konima yekumba oomvula 25 mEtitano lya zi ko.Metitatu lya zi ko,
readOondjamba dhi iteyela mOmuntele ndele tadhi dhipaga mo omukalimo
13-05-2008
O POLISI mOshakati oya tseyitha kutya oondjamba dhi vulithe po 13 nuunimwena wadho utatu odha li dhi iteyele momukunda Omuntele mOndonga mOshitopolwa sha Shikoto ndele tadhi dhipaga mo omukalimo gumwe
readOmboma onene ya hanagulwa po kOpolisi pOmayena
13-05-2008
K OMANDA gwOpolisi mOshitopolwa sha Shana nOshikoto ombinga yimwe Komufala gwOpevi gwOpolisi, Ndahangwapo Kashihakuwma okwa lombwela The Namibian ohela kutya mehuliloshiwike lya zi ko
readOondjambi dhaaniilonga yEpangelo nadhi talululwe: Namwandi
13-05-2008
O MBELEWA yOmuprimaminista nomahangano gaaniilonga ngoka ga yalulwa kEpangelo, naya tameke oonkundathana dhokutalulula oondjambi dhaaniilonga ayehe yEpangelo nelalakano okudhi gwedhela.Eindilo ndika
readSwapo a keelela RDP kaaninge oshigongi, nOpolisi oya li ya ithanwa yi kwathele
13-05-2008
O POLISI oya li yi ithanwa opo ku yande omaipumomumwe ngoka ga li taga vulu okuholoka pokati kaayambidhidhi yoSwapo noyoRDP mu Katutura mOvenduka olyOmakaya ga zi ko.Omakuyunguto konyala ga holoke
readAll Blacks to stick with experience
13-05-2008
WELLINGTON - All Black coach Graham Henry is planning to stick with experienced players for next month's Tests against Ireland and Wales despite the defection of some high profile candidates
readWatson in line for Springbok selection
13-05-2008
JOHANNESBURG - Controversial Stormers flanker Luke Watson could be a surprise choice in the Springbok squad to be named on Saturday.Watson could be one of two main surprises in the 45-man squad named
readFerguson addicted to winning
13-05-2008
LONDON - Sir Alex Ferguson has insisted retirement is the last thing on his mind as he savours the tenth Premier League title at the helm of Manchester United.Pushed to the wire by Chelsea, United
readGrant backs Chelsea to hit back
13-05-2008
LONDON - Chelsea coach Avram Grant insisted his side can bounce back from losing out on the Premier League title and get revenge by beating Manchester United in the Champions League final on May
readSailor signs up after drug ban expires
13-05-2008
SYDNEY - Former Wallaby Wendell Sailor yesterday signed with National Rugby League team St George Illawarra after completing a two-year ban for drug use.The 33-year-old was dealt the ban after after
readWestern Suburbs remain in pole position
13-05-2008
WESTERN Suburbs remained at the top of the MTC Rugby Premier League after notching up their fourth consecutive victory last weekend.Last Saturday they beat Premier League newcomers Jaguars 25-13 at
readWarriors in busy weekends
13-05-2008
THE Brave Warriors will be in involved in back-to-back international encounters as they face Zimbabwe in the African Nations Championships return leg match on Saturday, before taking on Kenya in a
readBarrichello aims for 300
13-05-2008
ISTANBUL - Brazilian Rubens Barrichello has set his sights on competing in 300 Formula One races after chalking up a record 257th start in Turkey on Sunday."I don't know if I will get to 300 and I
readGarcia grabs Players Championships
13-05-2008
PONTE VEDRA - Spain's Sergio Garcia parred the dangerous island 17th hole in a play-off to defeat Paul Goydos here Sunday and win the US PGA Players Championship, taking the biggest title of his
readXenophobic attacks claim two
13-05-2008
JOHANNESBURG - An angry mob shot dead two people and injured at least 40 in xenophobic attacks in Alexandra township at the weekend, Johannesburg police said yesterday.Egypt blocks opposition website
readMcCartney, Mills get prelim divorce decree
13-05-2008
LONDON - Sometimes love isn't all you need.A judge in London granted a preliminary divorce yesterday to former Beatle Paul McCartney and Heather Mills. If no one objects, the divorce will be final in
readGarth returns for '90210' spinoff
13-05-2008
LOS ANGELES - The wild kids of television's West Beverly High will have a guidance counsellor familiar with the posh ZIP code's dating, drugs and drama.Jennie Garth will reprise her role as Kelly
readJury selection starts in R Kelly porn trial
13-05-2008
CHICAGO - Attorneys in R&B superstar R Kelly's child pornography trial were yesterday expected to begin questioning 150 potential jurors, and it's unlikely any of his fans will be chosen to hear the
readWisteria Lane departure catches viewers offguard
13-05-2008
WHEN Edie packed up and left Wisteria Lane at the end of Sunday's 'Desperate Housewives', viewers were caught by surprise.The sudden exit of the neighbourhood's blonde troublemaker has fans wondering
readThousands killed in China earthquake
13-05-2008
CHONGQING - A massive earthquake struck central China yesterday, killing more than 8 500 people, trapping nearly 900 students under the rubble of their school and spilling ammonia from a chemical
readA new wrinkle for smokers
13-05-2008
TOKYO - Cigarette vending machines in Japan may soon start counting wrinkles, crow's feet and skin sags to see if the customer is old enough to smoke.The legal age for smoking in Japan is 20 and as
readPakistan welcomes end to Commonwealth suspension
13-05-2008
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan yesterday welcomed its readmission to the 53-member Commonwealth of Nations after a six-month suspension over emergency rule imposed by US-backed President Pervez Musharraf.The
readFirst US aid flight lands in cyclone-hit Myanmar
13-05-2008
YANGON - The first United States military aid flight to Myanmar landed in Yangon yesterday but emergency supplies remained at a trickle for 1,5 million people facing hunger and disease in the
readAll poultry in Seoul killed after bird flu outbreak
13-05-2008
SEOUL - South Korean officials said yesterday they have killed all poultry in Seoul, the capital, to curb the spread of bird flu following a new outbreak of the disease in the city.Quarantine
readHeavy fighting erupts in north Lebanon
13-05-2008
BEIRUT - Heavy fighting broke out yesterday between government supporters and opponents in Lebanon's second-largest city, where the two sides battled with rocket-propelled grenades, heavy machine guns
readHundreds strip for naked shoot
13-05-2008
VIENNA - The man behind the camera had three requests for his subjects: no sunglasses, no smiling, and no underwear.The latest work by New York photographer Spencer Tunick gathered 1 840 people,
readKing attends Hindu 'power' ceremony
13-05-2008
DAKSHINKALI - Nepal's king put in a rare public appearance yesterday at an Hindu animal sacrifice ritual designed to preserve power, just weeks before the monarchy is due to be abolished.King
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