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80 Articles found on Wednesday, 29 April 2009
Giggs wins PFA award
29-04-2009
LONDON – Manchester United’s Ryan Giggs was voted Player of the Year for the first time by the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) on Sunday.Despite making only 12 Premier League starts and
readBayern Munich sacks Klinsmann
29-04-2009
MUNICH – Jurgen Klinsmann was yesterday sacked as coach of Bayern Munich following a series of poor results, the defending Bundesliga champions announced.The 44-year-old only took charge in July 2008,
readBarca face Chelsea
29-04-2009
MADRID – It’s the moment of truth for Barcelona and their treble tilt as they face Chelsea in the Champions League first leg semi-final tonight and then a potential title decider at Real Madrid four
readBoussoufa accuses police of ‘mistreatment’
29-04-2009
BRUSSELS – Anderlecht’s Moroccan international Mbark Boussoufa has accused Belgian police of racially mistreating him during an identity control.Boussoufa was at a cafe near Brussel’s Gare du Midi
readSMSes for Wed 29 Apr 09
29-04-2009
* I TRAVELLED from Mururani to Rundu last week and I was surprised and concerned by the number of school kids walking and playing on the road. This poses serious danger to them and other road users. I
readGM to cut 21 000 US jobs
29-04-2009
DETROIT – General Motors Corp. said it will cut 21 000 US factory jobs by next year, phase out its storied Pontiac brand and ask the government to take stock in exchange for half GM’s government debt
readCrisis expected to hit Africa worst, says WB
29-04-2009
THE GLOBAL financial crisis is likely to hit Africa the worst, although it is the region least integrated into the global economy and financial systems, the World Bank has warned.The bank and the IMF
readBoN goes after illegal forex traders
29-04-2009
THE Bank of Namibia has increased its drive to stamp out illegal trading with foreign currency, which carries a hefty fine of N$250 000 or five years in prison, or both.People trying to take large
readWorld Bank, IMF say crisis turning into ‘human calamity’
29-04-2009
WASHINGTON – The IMF and World Bank warned on Sunday the global economic crisis is turning into a “human calamity” and called on members to speed up pledged aid and give even more to help the most
readNigerians banking on getting foothold in Nam
29-04-2009
NIGERIA’S Platinum-Habib Bank (Bank PHB) has given the Bank of Namibia (BoN) a letter of commitment, agreeing to additional requirements, in their on-going quest to become the fifth commercial bank in
readGold hits four-week high
29-04-2009
LONDON - Gold steadied in Europe yesterday after rising to a four-week high earlier in the session as equities fell on concerns over the prospect of a global flu pandemic, which boosted interest in
readAgricultural Briefs
29-04-2009
FanMeat to benefit more NAMIBIA has been the preferred supplier to Woolworths and Pick and Pay in South Africa for both beef and lamb for some time. In order for farmers to benefit from these
readMeat prices at abattoirs drop
29-04-2009
THERE have been numerous producer enquiries regarding the sudden drop in the South African Red Meat Abattoir Association’s (RMAA) recent prices for A2 and A3 grade beef.These prices have dropped below
readVeil of secrecy on farm subsidies to be lifted
29-04-2009
BRUSSELS - Some of Europe’s most closely guarded secrets must be revealed by Thursday when a deadline passes for nations to make public the beneficiaries of the EU’s generous farm subsidies. Those
readInternational Briefs
29-04-2009
Kenya may face new elections * NAIROBI - Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has warned that new elections may be the only way to solve an ever-widening rift in the coalition government formed early
readTinchy astride the singles charts
29-04-2009
LONDON – Grime singer Tinchy Stryder has gone straight to the top of the charts with his aptly named single ‘Number 1’, the Official UK Charts Company said on Sunday.The Ghanaian-born singer, based in
readIzzie dishes about ‘Grey’s’ wedding on Web site
29-04-2009
LOS ANGELES – Meredith Grey and Derek Shepherd should consider a really big wedding cake. A Web site with details about their nuptials and an invitation to RSVP for the event drew some 1 400 replies
readFans fixate on Beyonce ‘catfight’
29-04-2009
LOS ANGELES – New North American box office champ ‘Obsessed’, a pedestrian melodrama about a female stalker, comes at you with red-flag warnings.You watch the perfect couple and their perfect child
readCan women managers cut your business risk?
29-04-2009
LONDON – Would the world economy have got into such a mess if more women had been in charge – is a difficult question to answer. The economic crisis, though, could put a spotlight on what women offer
readAbbas won’t be pressured into talks with Israel
29-04-2009
RAMALLAH – Palestinians won’t be pressured into resuming peace talks with Israel as long as construction in Jewish settlements continues, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said yesterday.Abbas said
readSri Lanka to stop airstrikes against Tamils
29-04-2009
COLOMBO – Under intense international pressure to prevent further civilian deaths, the Sri Lankan government said yesterday it would immediately stop airstrikes and artillery attacks in its war
readTaliban derides ‘worthless’ truce with Pakistan
29-04-2009
ISLAMABAD – Taliban militants declared their peace deal with the Pakistani government “worthless” yesterday after authorities deployed helicopters and artillery against hide-outs of Islamist
readOshipangelo sha Mona wa Tjihozu sha pewa Oambulansa ompe
29-04-2009
OSHIPANGELO sha Mona gwa Tjihozu mondoolopa ya Shigo shoka sha kala kashi na Oambulana, otashi ka pewa Oambulansa muule womasiku ngaka.Ndhika odha popiwa kOminista yUuhaku nUundjolowele, Richard
readEsiku lyOmalaria nuumvo lya dhimbulukilwa pOmona wa Tjihozu
29-04-2009
ESIKU lyOmalaria ndyoka hali dhimbulukiwa muuyuni auhe meti 25 Apilili nuumvo moNamibia olya dhimbulukilwa pOmona wa Tjihozu mOndoolopa ya Shifo po Ruacana mOshitopolwa sha Musati mEtitano lyeti 24
readInnovation goes green with the support of Intellectual Property
29-04-2009
ON April 26, the World Intellectual Property Organisation and the international community observed the ninth annual World Intellectual Property Day to raise international awareness about the
readNatango oyendji oye li muupyakadhi womeya
29-04-2009
AANAMIKUNDA oyendji moshitopolwa sha Kaango oye li natango muupyakadhi womeya gefundja na Ehangano lyOmushigakano Omutiligane – otali tsikile natango nokuya thikila ootenda dhokulala.Nonande omeya
readGift, Ghilherme na Thompson ya fumvikwa
29-04-2009
AAGUNDJUKA yatatu, Omudhanigwoongalo Eufemia Magano Marten a tseyika wo nawa nedhina Gift gwomomukunda Ondjondjo popepi nOkatana mOshitopolwa sha Shana, gwoomvula omilongondatu, noshowo aamwayinathana
readNoteable Quotes
29-04-2009
THE time for carrots is over. Now we have to bring in the sticks. – City Police Chief Abraham Kanime on visits to workplaces in Windhoek to round up traffic offenders who have not come forward to
read642,279 onkee ya gumwa konkalo yomeya
29-04-2009
OMUKULUNTU gwOmbelewa ndjoka ya kala tayi unganeke omauyelele gonkalo yomeya gefundja moNooli, ano omusamane Erastus Negonga, ngoka wo e li Amushanga ta Kalelele mUuministeli wOmapangelo gOpaitopolwa,
readRammies in Civilian test
29-04-2009
CIVICS and Ramblers will rekindle their rivalry when they clash in a Namibia Premier League (NPL) match at the Independence Stadium tonight. Kick-off is at 20h00. Civics coach Ricardo Mannetti will
readBlue Waters eye promotion
29-04-2009
BLUE Waters coach Lucky Shipanga believes his team has the guts, determination and skill to make a comeback to premiership football.The former Blue Waters midfield dynamo said he has a crop of young
readSwine flu appears in more countries
29-04-2009
MEXICO CITY - The swine flu epidemic crossed new borders yesterday with the first cases confirmed in the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region, as world health officials said they suspect American
readSA’s Manuel seen moving from finance post
29-04-2009
JOHANNESBURG – The fate of South Africa’s respected Finance Minister Trevor Manuel is crucial for investors, who want him to keep playing a powerful role in the country’s new government.Manuel may
readSwapo Community accuses Police of tardiness
29-04-2009
SLOW or no response by Police in emergencies is straining relations between the community and local police at Swakopmund, according to locals.This was said at a public meeting on crime at the coastal
read4 escape at Tsumeb
29-04-2009
FOUR trial-awaiting prisoners held on theft charges escaped from the Tsumeb Police Station on Sunday.The men managed to break open their cell’s inner and outer doors. The men were identified as David
readMissing tyres?
29-04-2009
Senior sergeant Petrus Eiman (left) and Inspector James Bambton of Eagle Night Watch Security with the two stolen tyres recovered by them. IF you’re a Khomasdal resident living in the vicinity of
readRosh Pinah proclamation stalled
29-04-2009
PLANS to have Rosh Pinah proclaimed a town towards the end of this year are close to dead, according to the acting settlement manager. Rosh Skor Acting Town Manager Callie van Heerden this week said
readJumbos back behind Etosha fence
29-04-2009
THIRTEEN elephants that escaped from the Etosha National Park on Sunday evening have been driven back into the park, a senior conservation official said yesterday.Chrispin Nkonkwena, the Chief Control
readWAD pushing ahead with youth proposal
29-04-2009
WOMEN’S Action for Development (WAD) is moving full steam ahead in its efforts to have compulsory national youth service introduced in Namibia.WAD Executive Director Veronica De Klerk on Monday
readWe are staying put: Protesters
29-04-2009
“WE will not leave until our demands are met,” said a group of liberation struggle children camping out at Swapo’s Oshana HQ at Oshakati recently.“We are really suffering here, but are determined to
readPwC releases tax survey
29-04-2009
FOR every N$2,88 profit that companies made, they paid Government N$1 in tax last year.PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) surveyed 23 of the largest companies in Namibia. The outcome also shows that every
readPolice officers face murder charges
29-04-2009
FIVE Keetmanshoop Police officers and their station commander face prosecution in connection with the death of Noel Thompson, who died shortly after his release from Police custody on April 1 2007.
readNewborn baby found at dumpster
29-04-2009
A VISIT to a friend’s place turned into a life-altering experience for Windhoek resident Daklan Gowases on Monday. She discovered a newborn baby girl abandoned next to a dumpster in Khomasdal.The
readNo swine flu cases in Namibia: Kamwi
29-04-2009
VETERINARY Service in the Ministry of Agriculture is considering imposing a ban on animal products imported from countries affected by swine flu, said Health Minister Dr Richard Kamwi in Parliament
readFloorball season comes to an end
29-04-2009
THE Elite Floorball Business League successfully completed its third annual league last week.Emcon, USN, Home Hi-tech, Promex, ATC Namibia and Coleman Transport sponsored mixed-gender teams to
readPowell will compete in Doha despite injury
29-04-2009
PHILADELPHIA – Former 100 metre world record holder Asafa Powell will be ready to run fast at a grand prix meet in Doha next month despite aggravating an ankle injury on the weekend, his agent Paul
readBorman to flex muscles in SA
29-04-2009
NAMIBIA’S female bodybuilding and fitness queen Alethea Borman will compete at the South African National Bodybuilding and Fitness Championships in South Africa at the weekend.Borman (29) is one of
readSquash Masters sweat it in Walvis
29-04-2009
IF you walked onto the squash courts at Buccaneers Squash Club and Wasra over the weekend, you would be surprised to find all the older people sweating and running while the younger people watch and
readUnder-20s a step away from final
29-04-2009
THE Namibian under-20 rugby side are on the brink of reaching the final of the Junior World Rugby Trophy in Kenya, provided they beat the United States in their last Pool A match today.Even a draw
readXoagub takes NNOC hot seat
29-04-2009
THE Namibia National Olympic Committee (NNOC) appointed Abner ‘Big Daddy’ Xoagub as secretary general (SG) at its executive meeting held earlier this month.NNOC vice president Johan Knoetze confirmed
readSMSes for Wed 29 Apr 09
29-04-2009
* AMAZING what BIG has done to the pilot communities. They can get the N$100 from my salary. At least it helped to feed the marginalised. Food For Thought * I THINK our Constitution should also
readAxe killer jailed for 44 years
29-04-2009
WALVIS Bay axe killer Wilbard Uushona Mbavu received a heavy prison term of 44 years in the High Court in Windhoek yesterday. Five days after Mbavu (29) had told Judge Sylvester Mainga that he was
readHouse sales a boon for Works
29-04-2009
THE sale of vacant Government houses has become a major source of income for the Works and Transport Ministry, Minister Helmut Angula said in Parliament on Tuesday.Motivating the Works Ministry’s
readReal estate downturn boosts Morocco slum clearance
29-04-2009
SIDI MOUMEN, Morocco - A slumping world real estate market has given new impetus to Morocco’s plans to demolish its shanty towns, where decades of state neglect have bred despair and religious
readColonialism Reborn?
29-04-2009
JUST plain embarrassing! These multilateral/global organisations which have pretended to lead the world in poverty reduction, environmental matters, human rights and racism, financial stability,
readPolytech to become research hub for wealth creation
29-04-2009
A LEARNING laboratory researching an innovative way to tackle the problem of poverty from a business perspective is to be launched at the Polytechnic of Namibia.The so-called Bottom of the Pyramid
readNCCI’s SME conference postponed because of funding
29-04-2009
THE financial crisis does not only affect big corporations with large debts on their books. It is also manifesting itself in other, smaller ways and these are affecting people on the ground.One such
readBuilding a billion-dollar bank: DBN after five years
29-04-2009
BACK in 2003, news of an own development bank for Namibia was met with sceptical headlines like ‘Development bank starts off in the red’.Since then, the Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) has proved
readTelecom sale tests Zimbabwe’s privatisation plans
29-04-2009
HARARE – The sale of Zimbabwe’s state-owned mobile phone operator NetOne – a first key test for the new government’s massive privatisation plan – is generating huge interest, the company’s CEO told
readUK billionaires lose big in downturn
29-04-2009
LONDON – British-based steel magnate Lakshi Mittal leads the list of the country’s billionaires who’ve lost the most in the economic downturn, seeing his wealth plummet 61 per cent, a survey shows.As
readINTERNATIONAL BRIEFS
29-04-2009
Game taken off-line after complains CAIRO - An influential Islamic group branded an online video game depicting religious figures fighting each other as offensive to Muslims and Christians and
readSnoop Dogg testifies in civil trial
29-04-2009
SANTA MONICA, California – Snoop Dogg told jurors this week that he didn’t hit a man suing him for millions of dollars with a brass-knuckle microphone during a melee at one of his 2005 concerts.The
readFamed Bolshoi ballerina Maximova dies at 70
29-04-2009
MOSCOW – Ekaterina Maximova, a legendary Bolshoi Theatre ballerina and Soviet dance superstar, died yesterday at her home in Moscow, at age 70, a spokeswoman for the theatre said.The former prima
readAirNam scraps London route
29-04-2009
AIR Namibia is scrapping all flights to London’s Gatwick airport from June 3 and is also cutting flights on its Johannesburg, Vic Falls-Maun and coastal routes.It said yesterday that the flight
readWanted: A Mayor for accident-prone China city
29-04-2009
SHANGHAI – China’s practice of firing officials after major accidents is scaring away candidates for official posts, with the top two seats in one coal-producing city vacant for six months and
readSupreme Court puts Teek back on trial
29-04-2009
THE victory that former Judge of Appeal Pio Teek scored in the High Court in late July 2006 when he was acquitted on charges of child abduction and sexual molestation was undone in the Supreme Court
readHitler watercolours sold on auction in Germany
29-04-2009
FRANKFURT – A pair of watercolours signed ‘Adolf Hitler’ and depicting farm scenes fetched a combined total of US$42 000 at an auction in Germany on Saturday, an auction house official said.Kathrin
readObama approval rating is 68 per cent
29-04-2009
PRESIDENT Barack Obama has an approval rating of 68 per cent, a higher figure than his predecessor had at his 100-day mark in office, a poll found. The New York Times/CBS News poll also showed that
readSmelly man accused of money laundering
29-04-2009
EUGENE – Authorities said a man accused of money laundering was tripped up because he could have used a little cleansing himself. Court records show that during his trips to a Eugene bank a man drew
readNew Pakistan attack on Taliban
29-04-2009
RAWALPINDI – Pakistani forces backed by fighter jets and helicopter gunships began an offensive yesterday against Taliban fighters in a key valley 100 kms northwest of the capital, Islamabad.Military
readBlown-away Chihuahua back home with owners
29-04-2009
WATERFORD TOWNSHIP – Tinker Bell has been reunited with her owners after a 110-kph gust of wind picked up the 2.7 kilo Chihuahua and tossed her out of sight.Dorothy and Lavern Utley credit a pet
readNine pirate suspects in cruise ship attack
29-04-2009
NAIROBI – The Seychelles Coast Guard says it has arrested nine suspected pirates believed to be behind the attempted hijacking of a luxury cruise liner over the weekend.The coast guard says the nine
readChinese man shot 34 times in head with nail gun
29-04-2009
SYDNEY – Australian police appealed to the public on Friday for help in solving the gruesome killing of a Chinese man who was shot 34 times in the head and neck with a nail gun before being dumped in
readShelling reported in Sri Lankan Tamil war zone
29-04-2009
COLOMBO – Sri Lankan forces pounded rebel territory with a fierce artillery barrage yesterday, a day after the government pledged to stop using heavy weapons to prevent civilian casualties, a
readHausiku okwa hala oshitopolwa sha Kavango shi topolwe
29-04-2009
ONKUNDANA okuzila kOkahenge moshitopolwa sha Kavango otayi ti kutya Mayola gwondoolopa ya Nkurenkuru, Heikku Hausiku, okwa ningi eindilo kEpangelo li topole oshitopolwa sha Kavango miitopolwa
readEtheni omunashipundi gwetu: aaniilonga ya Scorpion
29-04-2009
AANIILONGA pOmina ya Scorpion Zinc Mine po Rosh Pinah oya hala Ewiliko lyOmina li ekelehi oshipotha shoka lya ningila Omunashipundi gwObrancha yehangano lyawo.Shika oya li ye shi popi pethimbo
readRDP oku na iilyo yi li 250 000
29-04-2009
NONANDE ongundu yo Rally for Democracy and Progress (RDP) oya totwa po ashike oomwedhi 17 dha piti po, omwaalu gwiilyo yopaati ndjika ogwa koka na pethimbo ndika oyi na iilyo yi li 250 000,
readEsiku lyAaniilonga pOhangwena
29-04-2009
ONKUNDANA ye tu zilila mOmbelewa ya Gavena ya Hangwena otayi ti kutya Esiku lyAaniilonga nuumvo otali ka dhimbulukilwa pOhangwena mOshitopolwa sha Hangwena mEtitano lyoshiwike shika, ano meti 1 Mei
readOshigongi oshinene sho RDP mOhangwena
29-04-2009
ONKUNDANA ya za kOmuunganeki Omukuluntu gwo RDP mOshitopolwa sha Hangwena, ano ku tate Timotheus Shikongo otayi ti kutya Ongundu yOpolotika yo RDP otayi ka kala nOshigongi oshinenenene pOhangwena
readShigwana igamena kOmalaria: Kamwi
29-04-2009
SHO a li ta popitha oshigwana pOndoolopa ya Shifo pooha dhoshipangelo sha Mona waTjihozu moRuacana mOshitopolwa sha Musati pethimbo lyOkudhimbulukwa Esiku lyOmalaria mUuyuni mEtitano lya zi ko lyeti
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