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69 Articles found on Friday, 26 September 2008
Big Brother Africa 3: It ain't over till it's over!
26-09-2008
GREAT to see Namibians rallying behind Lucille with their messages to the BBA TV text strip!! A special shout-out to Hilaria.Whenever I tune in, there seems to be a message from you. Also the texter
readFrom the sidelines : Awards to whom?
26-09-2008
THERE will be little to be proud of when the annual Namibia Sports Awards take place at the end of next month.Why? Because Namibia has had a pathetic year on the international sporting scene. That is
readThe ANC And The Trivialisation Of The State
26-09-2008
In modern democratic society, political parties are the means through which society is ordered politically through a government.Politicians become then the agents in the structuring of orderly
readImagining The South
26-09-2008
THE image of the South as a region trapped in poverty represents an anomaly.By the South I refer to both the Karas and Hardap regions in southern Namibia. This is geographically and sociologically one
readNo Blank Cheque For Paulson
26-09-2008
NEW YORK - US Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson's $700billion rescue package has run into difficulty on Capitol Hill.Rightly so: it is ill-conceived. Congress would be abdicating its responsibility if
readPolitical Perspective
26-09-2008
LEST we forget, what has come to be known as the 'silly season' is upon us. The time of year when the heat begins to take its toll in the strangest of ways.And while this has already become evident, I
readIs Swapo Going The SA Route?
26-09-2008
HAGE Geingob, Swapo's deputy president and Namibia's Minister of Trade and Industry, caused more than just a stir recently when he announced that the country could follow the same route as South
readNo Third Force Behind SPYL
26-09-2008
NOWADAYS, it is not surprising to open some newspapers in Namibia and come across verbal tirades against, on the one hand, the Founding President and Father of the Namibian Nation, comrade Sam Nujoma,
readHindering, Not Helping The Nation
26-09-2008
I HAVE always wondered what sabotaging of the Government means as it is always referred to by the Swapo loyalists when they talk about supposed RDP 'sleepers' in Government Ministries.However the
readCome See For Yourself
26-09-2008
RESPONSE to the letter 'Kamwi must wake up to hospital disgrace' by Jemima Beukes: It is regrettably sad that you chose to insult a humble, hardworking Minister, at a time when he is doing so much for
readIn Defence Of Rukoro
26-09-2008
I AM a member of SPYL and one of the voiceless majority within our Swapo Party which of late has been hijacked by the likes of Nekundi and others.Let's start at the very beginning. What crime did
readWhen Liberators Are Oppressors
26-09-2008
IT is disheartening to follow the role played by the Namibian government since the political and economic crisis started in Zimbabwe.The politicians, ruling party youth league and unionists have
readWe Can Change Things If We Have The Guts
26-09-2008
THIS open letter gives me hope that there could be a better future for us if we have the guts to do something about it.This is just referring to the current situation in South Africa. Both Namibia and
readConcern Over Russia Studies
26-09-2008
I HAVE received a scholarship invitation to study in Russia commencing this September and am due to departure on the 19th.In an attempt to familiarise myself with the current situation of our students
readA Good Day For Namibians In NYA
26-09-2008
FEW years ago I responded to an article in this paper about the Namibian ambassadors neglecting Namibians abroad.Last Sunday was indeed a new day for Namibians in New York. The Namibian High
readREDs Have To GoRe: The Namibian of Monday, August 25, 2008
26-09-2008
As usual: a most interesting edition, thank you! Please allow us some space to make our thoughts public: The question of the REDs will haunt us as long as these ill planned, immensely costly
readUnionists Without Manners
26-09-2008
ON August 17 2008, a client of mine had the bad luck to be visited by a Cde Jessica Shiweda and two of her "accomplices" of the trade union Manwu.They came in unannounced, sat down without being asked
readOn The Demise Of Karibib
26-09-2008
I AM a born and bred Namibian, who is fortunate enough to be a resident of this unique town - Karibib.My concern is that this uniqueness that was attracting people from all walks of life and even
readShame On You, Air Nam
26-09-2008
I WAS so shocked by what I saw on NBC TV news, a disabled man deprived of flying on Air Namibia.Shame on you, Air Namibia! Whatever reason will be given by the management, it will not justify their
readUN summit leaves little space for voices of people living in poverty
26-09-2008
A s world leaders prepare for this week's UN Summit on the Millennium Development Goals, people living in poverty and activists are gathering on the steps of the UN headquarters, demanding to be
readDavid Nuyoma: There is no replacement for knowledge
26-09-2008
U rbane, sophisticated, strategic and humble are words that slip off the tongue after meeting David Nuyoma, whose ascendancy to the top job at the Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) was not without a
readManuel's return to office on the cards
26-09-2008
W hile incoming South African president Kgalema Motlanthe was widely expected to reappoint finance minister Trevor Manuel to his cabinet yesterday, it is not clear who will replace Alec Erwin as the
readNBC board chief fired
26-09-2008
THE dismissed chairman of the Namibia Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) says he is still in charge of the beleaguered broadcaster, despite given verbal marching orders by the minister."I'm demanding it
readElection fever grips Omuthiya
26-09-2008
ONLY four political parties have entered the race to become the first town councillors of the newly proclaimed town of Omuthiya, but it is still regarded as "a crowded field".Up until 1998, town and
readAirline strike averted
26-09-2008
A PLANNED strike by Air Namibia pilots, which would have seen the airline's planes grounded on Sunday unless demands for a salary increase were met, was called off late yesterday.A deal was reportedly
readBig Brother Africa 3: Keeping It Real From U To Us:
26-09-2008
* JEAN, your attack on TK was uncalled for. He is playing the game, so is Lucille, another game player. That he should have replaced himself with a man is pure sexism. Don't player hate, hate the
readYT funeral tomorrow
26-09-2008
THE funeral service for Titus Antonio, aka YT De Wet, is set to take place at Tsumeb this weekend.His family has announced that he will be buried from the family home in Faal Street, Nomtsoub tomorrow
readFleermuys tipped for top job at Keetmans
26-09-2008
A CONSULTANT for the Rural People's Institute for Social Empowerment in Namibia (Rise Namibia), Paul Fleermuys, is tipped to take over the top job at the Keetmanshoop Municipality.Fleermuys is set to
readArtificial eyes help those without the real McCoy
26-09-2008
IN a little room on the fifth floor of the Central State Hospital in Windhoek sits Lahja Hangula, the only person in Namibia who makes artificial eyes.Her products are so lifelike that one has to take
readTransNamib strike cost N$53 million
26-09-2008
THE recent six-day illegal strike at the State-owned company TransNamib cost it N$52,9 million and 16 800 working hours, Works and Transport Minister Helmut Angula said yesterday."The loss for the
readOpuwo children boycott class
26-09-2008
OPUWO - Pupils of the Orotjitombo Mobile School returned to their classrooms on Tuesday after boycotting classes on Monday, citing numerous problems that affect their learning.The school, which falls
readCity councillors in war of words
26-09-2008
THE chambers of the Windhoek City Council turned into a verbal battlefield on Wednesday when opposition councillors vented their frustrations at being excluded from an overseas trip.They alleged that
readCity councillors in war of words
26-09-2008
THE chambers of the Windhoek City Council turned into a verbal battlefield on Wednesday when opposition councillors vented their frustrations at being excluded from an overseas trip.They alleged that
readNUNW wants Transport Minister to resign
26-09-2008
THE National Union of Namibian Workers (NUNW) has thrown its weight behind the Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) in demanding the resignation of Works and Transport Minister Helmut Angula.The union
readNigerian general replaces Omuramba street
26-09-2008
THE indigenous name of a street in Windhoek's Eros suburb is to make way for that of a Nigerian hero who died 30 years ago.Tempers flared during the monthly town council meeting on Wednesday night,
readBlunder ruins students' exams
26-09-2008
TWELVE Grade 10 part-time Open College of Learning (Namcol) students at Berseba village and surrounding areas are unlikely to write their final exams because of a registration blunder.A teacher at
readFarm killer faces test of evidence
26-09-2008
THE first of three defence lawyers in the Kareeboomvloer farm massacre trial yesterday started testing the evidence that admitted killer Sylvester Beukes has been giving in the High Court in Windhoek
readAahogololi yomOmuthiya ayehe oyi ilongekidha ya ka hogolole mOmuthiya
26-09-2008
O SHIGWANA shomomuthiya ohela osha kala shi li mombepo omwanawa noshi ilongekidha kwali okuya momahogololo gokuhogolola aaleli yondoolopa yawo momahogololo ngoka ge li ko nena, taga tameke poheyali
readOmagumbo 2 000 taga tungwa mEhenye
26-09-2008
O NKUNDANA ye tu zilila mElelo lyondoolopa ya Shakati otayi ti kutya omolu ompumbwe yomagumbo mOndoolopa ya Shakati, Elelo lya Shakati olya ninga euvathano nEhangano lyOkutunga Omagumbo lyedhina
readOnda lombwelwa ndi kombe ko, nakudhipaga ta lombwele
26-09-2008
Ompangu "INO thiga ko nando osha. Nakuyele sheke."Nakudhipaga aantu oyendji pofaalama Sylvester Beukes ngoka a zimine ondjo ye moshipotha shika ta lombwele ngeyi mOmpangu nkene a pewa elombwelo ku
readOlusheno talu ka dhimwa mOsoondaha
26-09-2008
O LUSHENO otalu ka dhimwa pokati kotundi onti: 07h00 no 17h00 momahala gomomudhingoloko gwa Tjiwarongo nosho wo moshitopolwa sha Kavango ashihe, NamPower osho a tseyika ngaaka.Omahala ngoka taga ka
readOmbelewa ya Kansela mOmuthiya onkee tayi ungaunga niinima yomahogololo: Amukoto
26-09-2008
O MUUNGANEKI gwoRDP mOmuthiya, Moses Amukoto, ngoka wo e li gumwe gwomaahogololwa yoRDP mOmahogololo gonena, oku uvitile nayi Ombelewa yOmahogololo sho ya gandja uuthemba kOmbelewa ya Kansela Penda
readAantu ya homata ya dhipaga aapolisis
26-09-2008
B AQUBA - Aalumentu ya homata oya langele nokudhipaga Aapolisi ye li 12 naantu yamwe ye li ompinge niilonga yongundu yuukulo yo al Qaeda moshitopolwa sha Diyala shi li kuumbangalantu wa Baghdad
readNdishishi a ndopa okuholoka mOmpangu oshikando oshi ti tatu
26-09-2008
A MUSHANGA Omukuluntu mUuministeli wUunamapya nUuniimuna Andrew Ndhishishi okwa ndopa ishewe mOmaandaha oshikando oshititatu okuholoka mOmpangu moshipotha shokuhinga e li kohi yondhungo.Ndishishi okwa
readNawanga looks to junior golfers
26-09-2008
MARIENTAL - Namibia's first black professional golf player, Joe Nawanga, kicked off the first of three golf coaching courses in Mariental yesterday.Nawanga, who turned professional in 2001, started
readMario academy hosts successful tourney
26-09-2008
THE annual Mario Football Academy Youth Tournament was held in Windhoek last weekend.About 500 enthusiastic youngsters competed for top honours for their schools and clubs. Prize money for the various
readMcDowell still on Ryder Cup high
26-09-2008
LONDON - It was back to business yesterday for some of Europe's Ryder Cup stars including Ulsterman Graeme McDowell at the European PGA Tour's British Masters.The 29-year-old McDowell shared the
readStars hold AGM
26-09-2008
AFRICAN Stars Sports Club will hold its annual general meeting at the Namibia Primary School in Katutura on Saturday at 10h00.The chairman's and the financial reports will be tabled. All membership
readHamilton confident
26-09-2008
SINGAPORE - World championship leader Lewis Hamilton insisted yesterday the drama of his Belgium Grand Prix appeal had not affected his preparations for Singapore, saying he was oozing confidence.The
readDoeseb strengthens Arrows
26-09-2008
ELEVEN Arrows' new owner, Johnny Doeseb, has vowed to turn the coastal team into serious title contenders after making an assessment of their needs and bringing in several top players."When I took
readLeague starts on October 18
26-09-2008
THE Namibian football premiership will only start on October 18, as all other dates leading to it are unrealistic.A reliable source close to the football authorities, confirmed that October 18 has
readTigers to go commercial
26-09-2008
PREMIERSHIP giant Tigers Sports Club intends to seek a mandate from its members to go commercial, when it hold its annual general meeting (AGM) in Windhoek on Saturday.The country's oldest football
readTainted milk affects baby animals at Chinese zoo
26-09-2008
SHANGHAI - China's crisis has apparently has spread to animals.Three baby animals at the Hangzhou Safari Park near Shanghai have kidney stones after being fed milk powder for more than a year, said
readUS election: 18% of voters 'persuadable'
26-09-2008
WASHINGTON - With Wall Street in turmoil and the economy hurting, whichever presidential candidate convinces a swath of persuadable voters that he gets it - and can be trusted to lead the country back
readKidnappers demand 6 m euros from Germany
26-09-2008
CAIRO - Bandits who kidnapped 19 tourists and Egyptians in the desert have asked for Germany to be responsible for paying a ransom of six million euros ( about N$72 million), an Egyptian security
read'Our entire economy is in danger'
26-09-2008
WASHINGTON - Presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain join congressional leaders at the White House yesterday, answering President George W Bush's unprecedented summons to hammer out a way
readF1 race revs up 'social escort' demand
26-09-2008
SINGAPORE - Singapore's inaugural Formula One Grand Prix race this weekend has revved up demand for "social escort" services from high-flying executives, a newspaper reported yesterday.High-end social
readEU bans baby food made with milk from China
26-09-2008
BEIJING - The European Union banned imports of baby food containing Chinese milk yesterday as tainted dairy products linked to the deaths of four babies turned up in sweets and other Chinese-made
readMotlanthe elected as new SA president
26-09-2008
CAPE TOWN - South Africa's parliament yesterday elected Kgalema Motlanthe as the nation's third post-apartheid president, after the dramatic ouster of Thabo Mbeki by his own party.The ruling party's
readNawanga looks to junior golfers
26-09-2008
MARIENTAL – Namibia’s first black professional golf player, Joe Nawanga, kicked off the first of three golf coaching courses in Mariental yesterday.Nawanga, who turned professional in 2001, started
readMario academy hosts successful tourney
26-09-2008
THE annual Mario Football Academy Youth Tournament was held in Windhoek last weekend. About 500 enthusiastic youngsters competed for top honours for their schools and clubs.Prize money for the various
readMcDowell still on Ryder Cup high
26-09-2008
LONDON – It was back to business yesterday for some of Europe’s Ryder Cup stars including Ulsterman Graeme McDowell at the European PGA Tour’s British Masters.The 29-year-old McDowell shared the
readSport Briefs
26-09-2008
Stars hold AGM AFRICAN Stars Sports Club will hold its annual general meeting at the Namibia Primary School in Katutura on Saturday at 10h00. The chairman’s and the financial reports will be
readLeeuw, Smith take open squash titles
26-09-2008
BUCCANEERS squash club hosted the MultiChoice Namibian Open with the top players providing the spectators with some spectacular and entertaining squash. The men’s A Final was a clash between two South
readNotices
26-09-2008
Bullet Cup OTJOHORONGO takes on Otjombonde in the second leg of the Bullet Cup at the Ozondje Stadium in Omaruru on Saturday. The teams drew 2-all in the first leg. The match starts at 16h00. The
readHamilton confident
26-09-2008
SINGAPORE – World championship leader Lewis Hamilton insisted yesterday the drama of his Belgium Grand Prix appeal had not affected his preparations for Singapore, saying he was oozing confidence.The
readDoeseb strengthens Arrows
26-09-2008
ELEVEN Arrows’ new owner, Johnny Doeseb, has vowed to turn the coastal team into serious title contenders after making an assessment of their needs and bringing in several top players.“When I took
readLeague starts on October 18
26-09-2008
THE Namibian football premiership will only start on October 18, as all other dates leading to it are unrealistic.A reliable source close to the football authorities, confirmed that October 18 has
readTigers to go commercial
26-09-2008
PREMIERSHIP giant Tigers Sports Club intends to seek a mandate from its members to go commercial, when it hold its annual general meeting (AGM) in Windhoek on Saturday.The country’s oldest football
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