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53 Articles found on Friday, 17 July 2009
Stars go for big league
17-07-2009
NAMIBIA Premier League champions African Stars will compete in the CAF African Champions League later this year, according to the team’s executive member Patrick Kauta. He said the club is already
readThe Need For Fairness And Compassion
17-07-2009
IMAGINE the fuss that would ensue if the City Police booted the Geingobs and the Gurirabs from their homes for non-payment of municipal dues? Hypothetical of course, since some of the big names with
readBottlenecks For Bits and Bytes
17-07-2009
IN Europe one can be connected to a private IT-company for 20.- Euro (N$230)/month. You get for that amount access to free and unlimited phone calls within the whole country over your fixed line as
readWhat’s Up With VAT?
17-07-2009
An Open letter to the Ministry of Finance I am fully aware that the Government needs extra revenue to be able to fund the Avid, OVD and Lameck millions, but to obtain such money from honest and law
readIllegal AIDS testing case to go to court
17-07-2009
THE Legal Assistance Centre (LAC) is set to embark on uncharted territory next week, when it leads 22 employees and former employees of an Oshakati lodge into a court battle with their employer. The
readForeign journalists arrested for filming seal cull
17-07-2009
A BRITISH and a South African journalist were arrested on Thursday morning while busy with undercover filming of Namibia’s annual seal cull at Cape Cross. According to Erongo's Chief Crime
readDemolitions draw political flak
17-07-2009
THE Windhoek Municipality’s destruction earlier this week of a number of illegal shacks in the Otjomuise Agste Laan informal settlement has prompted condemnation from opposition parties. Both the
readPolitical Perspective
17-07-2009
WE understand that most diplomacy is done at the bilateral level. But that does not mean that we should not properly interrogate some of the arrangements we’ve entered into with other states, because
readBlack boxes recovered from Iran plane crash
17-07-2009
TEHRAN – Investigators have recovered two black boxes belonging to a Russian-made jetliner that crashed shortly after taking off from Tehran, Iran’s state radio reported yesterday. All 168 people
readMboweni seen staying in post
17-07-2009
JOHANNESBURG – South Africa’s government is likely to retain Tito Mboweni as governor of the central bank, but even if Mboweni leaves there’s no threat to the bank’s independence and policies.
readWe need to take the democratic process seriously
17-07-2009
THE ancient agora which leads to Athens’ most towering landmark, the Acropolis and the Parthenon, was at the heart of ancient Athens, the focus of political, commercial, administrative and cultural
readThe Corrupt And The Corruptible: It’s All In The Family
17-07-2009
IN 2006 the Anti-Corruption Commission was inaugurated with all the fanfare that accompanies such events. This was nearly two and a half years after the Anti-Corruption Act was passed by Parliament.
readHope For The Future
17-07-2009
THE readers’ letter in support of the principles of Rule of Law in “The Namibian” of July 10 2009 by Dr. Shejavali has reminded me of the reprimand by the Churches of the former Head of State of
readPresident Is Head Of State 24/7
17-07-2009
THE Government of the Republic of Namibia finds the column that appeared in The Namibian of Friday, 10 July 2009 under the heading “Is the Pohamba Campaign Paid for by the Taxpayers?” provocative,
readCuito Cuanavale In Perspective
17-07-2009
IN light of the recent remarks of former president Sam Nujoma about the battle at Cuito Cuanavale, it is time to perhaps set the historical record straight. At a dinner with Russian President
readNujoma Is Undermining The Education Of The Namibian Child
17-07-2009
“HAVE children and increase the workforce. We are about two million people in this country. This country is a large country with few people. I challenge you to contribute to building our nation and
readRacism On Increase In Namibia
17-07-2009
I THINK it’s high time we face the truth! The fact is that there is tribalism and racism in this country and it is growing at an alarming rate! All peace loving citizens should be concerned with this
readWhile The Rich Get Richer ...
17-07-2009
ALLOW me space in your newspaper to air my disappointment at City of Windhoek. City of Windhoek, if you think you are curbing the housing problem in Windhoek, think again, because what you are doing
readUnderstanding The Role Of Nurses
17-07-2009
I AM a registered nurse stationed at a clinic. My core service is to provide primary health care services to the community. Primary Health Care Services are basic health services that are made
readNoteable Quotes
17-07-2009
THE opposition apparently must oppose everything proposed by the ruling party. – Justice Minister Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana commenting on a media report in The Namibian on a parliamentary debateWE will
readWoman denies evicting RDP son
17-07-2009
A WOMAN accused by her son of having evicted him from her homestead because he was a Rally for Democracy and Progress (RDP) supporter has denied the allegation. Rosalia Gideon, a widow from Onyoka
readSwakop rape suspect acquitted
17-07-2009
A SWAKOPMUND resident who was accused of kidnapping and raping a young woman at the coastal town three years ago left the High Court in Windhoek a free man after he was acquitted on both charges
readNWR’s Mile 14 hanging in limbo
17-07-2009
NAMIBIA Wildlife Resorts’ (NWR) Mile 14 campsite is deteriorating and workers fear that the neglect and deterioration of facilities are being used to force them to resign without adequate
read11 suspected swine flu cases negative
17-07-2009
ELEVEN of the 19 suspected cases tested for swine flu (H1N1) in Namibia so far have tested negative.Gladys Kamboo from the Ministry of Health said they were waiting for the results of eight cases with
readCuban president on first visit to Nam
17-07-2009
CUBAN president Army General Raúl Castro Ruz arrives in Namibia for a short state visit on Sunday afternoon accompanied by Cabinet Ministers and other senior officials. It is his first visit to
readProtest at US mission for ‘Cuban Five’
17-07-2009
A GROUP of Namibians and Cubans gathered in the city centre yesterday to protest the imprisonment of five Cuban men on charges of illegal activities towards the United States of America. Antonio
readGlobal financial crisis threatens AIDS funding
17-07-2009
THE global economic crisis threatens HIV prevention and treatment gains made by 22 poor countries over the last few years, according to a new UNAIDS and World Bank report. The report said 22
readCops torture trial to return to court in March 2010
17-07-2009
THE trial of nine Police officers who are being prosecuted over the death of a theft suspect in Police custody at Keetmanshoop in early 2006 is set to continue only in March next year. Four weeks of
readCommunications Bill adopted
17-07-2009
ALL ten opposition party Members of Parliament present in the National Assembly yesterday rejected the controversial Communications Bill and voted against it, while the 32 Swapo MPs with voting rights
readCity warns residents against electricity saving devices
17-07-2009
THE jury is still out on the legality of a geyser management device being marketed countrywide, which reportedly reduces energy consumption of electricity consumers significantly. Windhoek residents
readCity salary hikes not approved yet
17-07-2009
GOVERNMENT has not given the City of Windhoek permission to hike this year’s salary, wage and allowance bill by eight per cent to N$462 million, nearly a third of the municipality’s entire operational
readOkamatyona ka yaha okamwayinakadhona
17-07-2009
OKAKADHONA koomvula omugoyi,Jennever Garoes, okwa yahwa moshipala kokamwayinakadhona nondjembo yuukongo mOmaandaha. Shika osha ningwa pofaalama yedhina Swarthoek yi li moshitopolwa sha Karasburg.
readBotswana inahala oontauki
17-07-2009
EPANGELO lya Botswana olya tokola kutya itali ka taamba ongundu yoontauki dhAaKongo dhi li 41, ndhoka ngashiingeyi dha akela pu Mamumo (shi li poongamba dha Namibia na Botswana).Shika osha li sha
readNTB na Napwu ya shaina etsokumweuvathano
17-07-2009
AMUSHANGA-NDJAYI gwehangano lyaaniilonga lya Namibian Public Workers Union (Napwu), Gabes Andumba, okwa ningi eindilo kEwiliko lyOlaaata yOmatalelopo ya Namibia/Namibia Tourism Board (NTB), yi
readKuthiipo omayoolokathano: aaleli mu Zim taya ti
17-07-2009
HARARE – Aawiliki yoongundu dhopapolitika mu Zimbabwe oshiwike shika oya ningi eindilo kaayambidhidhi yoopaati dhawo, ya fumvike omayoolokathano opo pu etwe po ekotampango epe lyopaundemokoli.Eindilo
readAalongisikola inaya futwa ya thiga po Oosikola
17-07-2009
MUGUNJE – Aalongisikola yopakathimbi moshitopolwa sha Mashonaland West mu Zimbabwe, oya thigi po Oosikola sho ya longo oomwedhi ntano inaya futwa kEpangelo.Aalongisikola mbaka otaya ti kutya
readKukuHendrina Hatwiikulipi a hulitha
17-07-2009
YINA yovakondjelimanguluko va shiivika nawa mo Namibia, kuku Hendrina Haivela Hatwiikulipi, okwa hulitha mOshipangelo sha Ngela mepipi leedula 96.Kuku Hendrina oye yina yovakondjelimanguluko va
readAatiligane hayo ya eta uupyakadhi mu Zimbabwe: Obama ta ti
17-07-2009
HARARE – Omupresidende gwa Amerika Barack Obama okwa ekelahi omapopyo gOmupresidende gwa Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe kutya iilongo yaatiligane oyo tayi nanitha nondandu eliko lyoshilongo she.Obama dhika
readOPEC still on course to meet market challenge
17-07-2009
LONDON – A US$10-a-barrel price slide, an unseasonable rise in motor fuel stocks and a slackening of output discipline have complicated, but not yet sabotaged, Opec’s quest to push the oil market
readN$60 million make-over for Carl List Haus
17-07-2009
The Carl List Haus in the center of Windhoek will be renovated and receive a major facelift to the tune of about N$60 million.The Haus has undergone only minor improvements in the last 47 years. Marco
readSwine flu tops 100 in SA
17-07-2009
JOHANNESBURG – The number of confirmed swine flu cases in South Africa has reached 103, health authorities said yesterday, warning that the disease has spread across the country.“It is now clear that
readFlight 447 debris returned to France
17-07-2009
PARIS – Debris from Air France Flight 447 has been brought to France for further examination, the agency investigating the crash said on Wednesday.Flight 447 crashed into the Atlantic Ocean, more than
readMPs challenge Brown over Afghanistan
17-07-2009
LONDON – MPs voiced concern yesterday that a lack of helicopters was having “adverse consequences” on Britain’s campaign in Afghanistan after Prime Minister Gordon Brown denied it was fuelling
readCape clinics on high alert
17-07-2009
CAPE TOWN – Clinics in Cape Town have been placed on high alert following heavy floods this week, Independent Online reported yesterday.The city’s disaster management spokesperson, Charlotte Powell,
readIndia, Pakistan resolve to fight ‘terror’
17-07-2009
SHARM EL-SHEIKH – Pakistan and India vowed to co-operate in the fight against terror in the wake of the devastating Mumbai attacks, leaders of the rival nations said after rare talks yesterday.“Both
readStars go for big league
17-07-2009
NAMIBIA Premier League champions African Stars will compete in the CAF African Champions League later this year, according to the team’s executive member Patrick Kauta.He said the club is already hard
readHunt for premiership boss in full swing
17-07-2009
THE hunt for the first ever chief executive officer of the Namibia Premier League (NPL) is in full swing, after the position was widely advertised in the local media on Tuesday.So far, no applications
readElnatan, WAP, Jan Jonker and Shifidi in epic clashes
17-07-2009
THE stage is set for the long-awaited FNB Rugby Classic Clashes match between the two Afrikaans Private schools, Elnatan Private School and Windhoek Afrikaans Private School, better known as WAP,
readYouth football teams a must
17-07-2009
TODAY, I would once again like to re-emphasise the call on football development made by MTC spokesman, Albertus ‘Papso’ Aochamub, during the football awards hosted by the Namibia Premier League (NPL)
readRamblers to host tourney for the young
17-07-2009
RAMBLERS Football Club will hold its annual youth tournament, this weekend, starting today at its fields.The event serves for the under 7 to under 13 age groups, while the under 15 and 17 matches will
readGymnasts to vie for top spots
17-07-2009
The Bank Windhoek Central Zone Championships scheduled for this weekend will open the 2009 gymnastics season for the artistic gymnasts of the Windhoek region. The championships will be hosted by
readLocals Shorts
17-07-2009
Karate in Oshakati KARATE-ZEN teams from Windhoek, Katima Mulilo and Oshakati will be at the Sam Nujoma Multi-purpose Centre at Ongwediva for the national championship this Saturday. Head coach of the
readSMSes For mon 20 Jul 09
17-07-2009
NAMIBIA, get the message behind Europe trying to tap into Sahara sun for electricity. We have the Namib and the Kalahari. We have roughly nine months a year with hardly any clouds. Try to forge
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