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54 Articles found on Tuesday, 9 February 2010
Fitch not worried about eurozone contagion
09-02-2010
PARIS – Eurozone countries face no risk of “contagion” from the debt and deficit crises afflicting Greece, Portugal and Spain, the chairman of ratings agency Fitch insisted yesterday.Marc Ladreit de
readPromising results at Karibib Project
09-02-2010
PERTH-BASED diversified resources company Black Fire Minerals has announced that assay results from the rock chip geochemical sampling programme at the Karibib Project in Namibia have been returned
read‘PIIGS’ not politically correct, says Barclays
09-02-2010
NEW YORK – Barclays Capital told its research analysts in a memo this week not to use the relatively new but increasingly common ‘PIIGS’ acronym to describe five European nations with strained fiscal
readAirline spreads wings to Walvis
09-02-2010
COMAIR intends to increase its presence in the local market and will soon introduce a scheduled flight between Walvis Bay and Johannesburg.The JSE-listed aviation company has been granted two new
readFinancial institutions and markets legislation in the home straight
09-02-2010
CABINET has given the long-awaited Financial Institutions and Markets Bill the green light and has granted Finance Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila permission to submit it to the Cabinet Committee
readChina’s CNOOC emerges from shadows, eyes big deal
09-02-2010
HONG KONG – China National Offshore Oil Corp’s likely acquisition of oil field assets in Africa should silence critics concerned that the country’s top offshore oil producer has been sitting on too
readBritain’s Mandelson says EU failing to reform
09-02-2010
LONDON – British Business Secretary Peter Mandelson attacked the European Union on Sunday for failing to provide stronger international leadership on banking reform following the financial crisis.“I
readSA business mood dips again
09-02-2010
JOHANNESBURG – South Africa’s business confidence index (BCI) declined in January, an industry survey showed yesterday, dragged by lower import and export volumes as the local economy lags a global
readChina economy to grow 10 per cent
09-02-2010
BEIJING – A top state-run think tank has forecast that China will return to double digital growth this year, with a ten per cent rise in gross domestic product (GDP), state media has reported.The
readGeithner confident investors will stick by US bonds
09-02-2010
NEW YORK – Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner has voiced confidence that the United States will still inspire confidence in investors despite its growing debt and warnings from Moody’s ratings
readFMD vaccinations near Mukwe
09-02-2010
THE first round of vaccination against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in the Kavango Region’s Ndiyona and Mukwe constituencies will kick off next month.The vaccination campaign starting on March 1 is
readMeatco buys cattle directly
09-02-2010
MEATCO has introduced a system of buying cattle on the hoof for cash from communal farmers in the Northern Communal Areas (NCAs). Once a price has been mutually agreed a farmer can get his money on
readGermany supports de-bushing
09-02-2010
GERMANY will support efforts in Namibia to fight bush encroachment and a new project will be implemented in due course, according to that country’s Minister for Economic Co-operation, Dirk Niebel.The
readBritain tightens student visas
09-02-2010
London – Britain is tightening its rules on student visas to prevent people from flouting the rules and working illegally.The changes – which are effective immediately – won’t stop genuine students
readStrike delays Bennett trial
09-02-2010
HARARE – The trial of Zimbabwe opposition politician Roy Bennett was postponed indefinitely yesterday as court workers joined a wage strike by government employees.Court officials turned people away
readUS freezes HIV spending
09-02-2010
KAMPALA – A United States decision to freeze spending on treatment for HIV in several African countries has prompted concern that some of the gains made against the Aids epidemic since 2003 could be
readFive killed in US gas blast
09-02-2010
Connecticut – An explosion blew out the walls of an unfinished power plant and set off a fire during a test of natural gas lines on Sunday, killing at least five workers and injuring a dozen or
readCosta Rica elects 1st woman president
09-02-2010
SAN JOSE – Costa Ricans have elected their first woman president as the ruling party candidate won in a landslide after campaigning to continue free market policies in Central America’s most stable
readZuma ‘becoming a liability’ for ANC
09-02-2010
JOHANNESBURG – President Jacob Zuma’s fathering of an illegitimate child has hit his chances of running for a second term, with some ANC heavyweights saying his sex life is damaging the party’s
readAkon teams up with Keri and Soweto Choir
09-02-2010
AFRICA’S very own Mr Konvict has teamed up with Keri Hilson, the Soweto Gospel Choir and 16 aspiring music artists from around the world, in the execution of his new hit single titled ‘Oh Africa’.A
readZambia’s Lukando wins M-Net Face of Africa ’10
09-02-2010
IN a stylish haute couture showcase on Saturday, 22-year-old Lukando Nalungwe from Zambia joined an exclusive group of winners when she was named the eighth M-Net Face of Africa. The striking model
readOyendji ya tegelela omagumbo
09-02-2010
OMPUMBWE yomagumbo okupitila mehangano lyokutunga omagumbo lyopashigwana [NHE] oyi li pombanda. Ompumbwe ndjoka oyi li unene mokati kaantu mboka ya hala omagumbo ngoka ge na ondando ta yi vulika. Sigo
readOpawa Support Group moshitopolwa sha Hangwena tayi kondjo nuudhiginini
09-02-2010
ONGUNDU yAakwashigwana taya lumbu nomukithi gwo HIV/AIDS mOmungwelume nomOkambebe mOshikandjohogololo sha Ngenga mo Hangwena yedhina Opawa Support Group oyi li tayi kondjo nokwiikwathela kuyo yene
readIyambo a monika ondjo
09-02-2010
OMPANGU yoshitopolwa ya Swakopmund oya mono komufala gwopevi gwopolisi moshitopolwa shErongo ondjo.Mengestrata, Gaynor Poulton okwa ti, komufala gwopevi, Andrew Iyambo oku na ondjo yoku indila
readEvaristus a yapulilwa Uupristeri ku Mbiishofa Nashenda
09-02-2010
OMUMATI omugundjuka gwoomvula omilongondatu gwomomukunda Okaleke mUukwambi mOshitopolwa sha Musati Evaristus Hinanane, meti 16 Januari 2010 okwa yapulilwa Uupristeri kOmumbiishofi Omukuluntu
readOmulonga gwOrange
09-02-2010
AANAFAALAMA yokutekela pomunkulo gwomulonga gwaOrange oya tila kombinga yeitumbo lyomeya pomukunda gwa Noordoewer.Uuwindji womeya momulonga owa tameke okuiindjipala sha landula sho omeya ga pombwa
readNaku kotokela oSocial Security a pewa oomvula ntano
09-02-2010
NAKUFEKELWA omunene mekotokelo lyoKommissi yonkalonawa[SSC] ndyoka lya li lya monikwa momumvo 2006 okwa pewa egeelo lyokukala mondjedhililo oomvula ntano.Maxwell Spanneberg okwa pewa egeelo lye konima
readOntamanana pokati kUukwanyama nOndonga
09-02-2010
OSHIKUMUNGU shongamba pokati kUukwanyama nOndonga muuzilo wOndonga nUukwanyama, sha kundathanwa ishewe konima yomiyelo dha patwa mEtine lyoshiwike sha zi ko.Oonkundathana ndhika dha li mewiliko
readVolleyball For All attracts over 200 teams
09-02-2010
THE Windhoek Draught / DTS Volleyball For All 2010 was hosted at the DTS Club premises in Olympia on Saturday. A total of 204 teams registered which included 24 men’s and 180 mixed teams.Bose Namibia
readKaka promises more
09-02-2010
MADRID – Real Madrid’s Brazilian superstar Kaka believes he is yet to show his best form since his 68.5-million-euro move from AC Milan after scoring for the first time in three months in his side’s
readKavango elects netball exco
09-02-2010
A NEW regional structure for the All Namibia Netball Association (ANNA) in the Kavango Region was established on Saturday.Sport Minister Willem Konjore instructed the Namibia Sports Commission (NSC)
readGrootfontein football masters called
09-02-2010
ALL football masters of Grootfontein are invited to attend training from today at the Omulunga sport grounds. Training starts at 08h00.The following players must be present: Thimo Xoaseb, Grey
readBig guns in easy Euro draw
09-02-2010
WARSAW – European champions Spain were handed an easy-looking path to the Euro 2012 finals in Poland and Ukraine in Sunday’s qualifying draw, although coach Vicente Del Bosque said afterwards he was
readFrance wait on injured trio
09-02-2010
EDINBURGH – France coach Marc Lievremont yesterday revealed that three of his players would require medical examinations following the 18-9 victory over Scotland in their Six Nations opener
readBrave Warriors squads named
09-02-2010
THE following Brave Warriors players are invited to play in an international friendly match against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in Durban on March 3.Goalkeepers 1. Atthiel
readDale Steyn rocks India with reverse swing
09-02-2010
NAGPUR – South African Dale Steyn confirmed his status as the world’s premier quick bowler with a career best seven for 51 on the third day of the first test against India yesterday.Steyn took five
readSMSes of Tuesday 9 February 2010
09-02-2010
* DEAR President (Hifikepunye) Pohamba, please request an audit report on all Namibian ambassadors abroad. Analyse their performance and let go of non-performers. Ambassadors in Namibia know what they
readVision 2030 – mission impossible?
09-02-2010
NAMIBIA is supposed to develop into a fully industrialised nation by the year 2030 and for that, economic growth of at last seven per cent annually is required, but the global economic crisis, which
readRain continues falling
09-02-2010
THE northern and eastern parts of Namibia received good rains this past weekend, and a farm close to Tsumeb measured 90 mm during the weekend. Ondangwa received 24 mm of rain on Sunday night and at
readParliament kicks off without red carpet
09-02-2010
THE resumption of sessions of the National Assembly is usually a pompous affair with red carpets, military bands and cultural groups welcoming the Head of State, VIPs and diplomats, but not this
readNurses’ union still battles for recognition
09-02-2010
A YEAR after the Labour Court dismissed their application with costs, the Namibia Nurses’ Union (Nanu) leaders are still challenging the exclusive bargaining agreement that Government has with the
readMeasles a wake-up call for Ministry
09-02-2010
NAMIBIA’S State health and social services officials convened yesterday to review their achievements and challenges during 2009 and to set goals for this year.Deputy Permanent Secretary Norbert Foster
readHancox is new LAC director
09-02-2010
THE Legal Assistance Centre has appointed Toni Hancox as its new director after an extensive recruitment process which started in September last year.Hancox has been with the Legal Assistance Centre
readGrades Ten And Twelve Results Are Released Late
09-02-2010
IN Namibia the practice is that the external examination results are released by mid-January of the ensuing academic year at the earliest. Sometimes the Grade Ten results come a little earlier and
readPolice mum about escaped murderer
09-02-2010
THE Police were not willing to reveal any information yesterday about the escape of one of the suspects arrested for the murder of the Kruger farming couple in March 2009.Police spokesperson Deputy
readDo Our PSes Have A Contract With The People?
09-02-2010
TOWNSHIP shebeens as well as that hub of political chatter, Herero Mall, are abuzz with discussions around whether permanent secretaries should have contracts.This after last week’s revelation that
readDiplomatic standoff over lost rangers
09-02-2010
A DIPLOMATIC standoff is brewing between Zimbabwe and Botswana over the detention of three Botswana game rangers who strayed across the border.The two countries were set to meet this week to resolve
readRelegation woes imminent
09-02-2010
RELEGATION woes are looming for Hotspurs, Oshakati City and United Stars in the next two weeks as the three sides struggle to make headway in the competitive MTC Premiership this season.None of the
readGood growth figures for AgriBank in 2009
09-02-2010
AGRIBANK experienced growth of 70 per cent in the loans granted from January to December 2009 compared to 7 per cent growth for 2008. The bank granted loans totalling N$135,9 million to 504
readFifteen soldiers perish, 53 rescued in Kashmir avalanche
09-02-2010
SRINAGAR – At least 15 soldiers have been killed and 17 others critically injured after a massive avalanche hit an Indian army training centre at a ski resort town in Indian-controlled Kashmir.Senior
readTop cops fined in theft trial
09-02-2010
THE theft trial of the suspen-ded Commanding Officer of the Namibian Police’s Special Branch, Commissioner Nelomba Lotti Uusiku, and a former high-ranking colleague, retired Commissioner Joseph
readOkavango down, Orange up
09-02-2010
THE flood level of the Orange River at Noord-oewer rose by nearly half a metre yesterday to 6,33 metres, with the peak of the flood wave expected by this weekend, according to latest measurements.“The
readGraft charges haunt NHE
09-02-2010
NATIONAL Housing Enterprise (NHE) bosses could be facing corruption charges again. The Namibian understands that both NHE Chief Executive Officer Vinson Hailulu and Board Chairman Gerhard Tötemeyer
readNotable Quotes
09-02-2010
EVERYONE expects law enforcers to abide by the law. – Swakopmund Regional Court Magistrate, Gaynor Poulton, finding Erongo Police Deputy Commissioner Andrew Iyambo guilty of fraud on FridayI DEEPLY
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