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56 Articles found on Tuesday, 16 March 2010
AgriBank provides aquaculture loans
16-03-2010
AgriBank and the Ministry of Fisheries signed an agreement yesterday setting down guidelines for financing aquaculture or fish-farming projects, and the loans will be provided by AgriBank.The Ministry
readOrganic meat certification
16-03-2010
BEEF and mutton from Namibia come from free-range cattle and sheep and thus have a good international reputation, but now the meat sector wants to take things further and obtain certification for
readNNFU wants solution to sheep exports
16-03-2010
THE Namibian National Farmers’ Union (NNFU) has called on Government to find a solution to live sheep exports, which have been limited for the last six years.The NNFU, through the Livestock Producers’
readUsakos business takes ‘dirty’ bull by the horns
16-03-2010
A GROUP of business people in Usakos decided to put heads together to tackle issues the community has been unhappy with for years now – especially with regard the town’s dirtiness, and the way in
read150-lot parking area in Swakop nears completion
16-03-2010
THE parking problem in Swakopmund, especially during peak-seasons, is coming to an end, with the near-completion of a 150-lot parking area in Swakopmund’s Promenade near the Mole Beach.According to
readC34 ‘dune road’ best to relieve coastal B2 traffic – but...
16-03-2010
THE idea, about three years ago, to revamp the C34 ‘dune-road’ east of the dunebelt between Walvis Bay and Swakopmund was to relieve the pressure of traffic-flow on the B2 coastal road, Roads
readOld SA consulate houses under hammer in Walvis
16-03-2010
THE South African Government confirmed that the old consulate houses in Walvis Bay will be offered for sale via closed tender, according to a statement on the Walvis Bay Municipal website.“We will be
readSwakop pool to be closed
16-03-2010
THE Swakopmund Municipality and the local swimming fraternity will meet this week to discuss the imminent closure of one of the town’s noted and loved landmarks: the ‘heated’ indoor Olympic-sized
readEEC probes Swakop Traffic Chief recruitment
16-03-2010
AN investigation by the Employment Equity Commission (EEC) was launched into the Swakopmund Municipality’s alleged unfair procedures in appointing a Municipal Traffic Chief.The Namibian learned from
readNo young farmers
16-03-2010
COMMERCIAL farmers are growing older and young farmers are getting fewer. During last week’s meeting of the Executive Council (EC) of the Namibia Agricultural Union (NAU) it took note of the age
readKhomas netball to tour Britain
16-03-2010
WINDHOEK –The Khomas Region Netball League (KRN) plans to undertake a trip to the United Kingdom (UK) in July for a series of netball matches.Speaking to Nampa yesterday, KRNL chairperson Isador Nel
readGreat reception awaits Mourinho at Stanford Bridge
16-03-2010
LONDON – Jose Mourinho’s return to Chelsea looks set to overshadow Barcelona’s continued defence of the Champions League title this week. Barcelona needs only to stop Stuttgart scoring to progress to
readBeckham’s fourth World Cup dream over
16-03-2010
LONDON – England coach Fabio Capello says missing the World Cup will be a crushing blow for David Beckham, who ruptured his Achilles tendon while playing for AC Milan on Sunday.“We have to wait for
readF1’s new rules make racing dull
16-03-2010
SAKHIR, Bahrain – Fernando Alonso’s victory at the Bahrain Grand Prix exposed potential problems with Formula One rule changes, which some drivers think could make the season more dull than
readSWD edge Nam in thriller
16-03-2010
SOUTH Western Districts beat Namibia by four wickets in a thrilling limited-overs match on Sunday that went down to the wire. The match was in the balance till the end with SWD needing six runs off
readFistball league thrills at Swakopmund
16-03-2010
THE first round of fistball league games were played in windy conditions at Swakopmund over the weekend. While there were no upsets in the National A league, with Sportklub Windhoek (SKW) 1 winning
readWelwitschias to entertain Falcons in Vodacom on Independence Day
16-03-2010
THE national rugby team, the Welwitschias, are hoping to incorporate their sche-duled Vodacom Cup match against the Falcons into their Independence Day celebrations this weekend.Namibia Rugby Union
readAngola seeks credit rating
16-03-2010
LUANDA – Angola has met with at least one ratings agency in recent weeks, a government source said yesterday, as the country seeks its first credit rating before going ahead with a possible US$4
readANC has confidence in FinMin Gordhan
16-03-2010
JOHANNESBURG – South Africa’s ruling African National Congress on Sunday said its confidence in Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has grown, contradicting its youth wing that said it was losing faith in
readMerkel considering charge on banks
16-03-2010
BERLIN – Germany is working on various possible schemes, including bank charges, to ensure taxpayers do not have to pay for the risks taken by banks in the future, German Chancellor Angela Merkel told
readTreasury not considering new banks’ regulator
16-03-2010
JOHANNESBURG – South Africa’s National Treasury yesterday said it was not considering setting up a new regulator for banks after the Mail & Guardian newspaper reported on Friday that the Treasury was
readConsumer protection laws welcomed
16-03-2010
ACKNOWLEDGING World Consumer Rights Day yesterday, FNB Namibia welcomed the country’s consumer legislation which will consider instruments and examples to protect consumers against unscrupulous and
readMutual flexes financial muscle in recession
16-03-2010
OLD Mutual Namibia has emerged strong despite trying economic times, recording surplus capital of N$1,1 billion and an operating profit of N$340 million at the end of last year, Johannes !Gawaxab,
readInflation brakes remain on
16-03-2010
ANNUAL inflation in February stayed put at 6,3 per cent as the major groups in the Namibian Consumer Price Index (NCPI) remained relatively unchanged, Simonis Storm Securities (SSS) analyst Ngoni
readChina to grow more than 9%
16-03-2010
BEIJING – China’s economy is likely to expand more than nine per cent this year, thanks to pro-growth policies and an improving global environment, a government researcher said in remarks published
readEuro zone employment falls further
16-03-2010
BRUSSELS – The euro zone lost 347 000 jobs in the last quarter of 2009, data showed yesterday, as the 16-country area’s economic recovery remained beset by fragility.The number of employed fell 0,2
readAbu Dhabi multi-billion fund unveils strategy for first time
16-03-2010
ABU DHABI – Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, believed to be the world’s largest wealth fund, yesterday revealed for the first time the distribution of its assets, estimated at around US$500
readUS, UK debt ratings safe – for now
16-03-2010
LONDON – The United States and Britain are more likely than Germany and France to witness an embarrassing downgrade of their top debt rating, agency Moody’s Investors Service said yesterday.In a
readBritish rookie Cruz rules US singles chart
16-03-2010
NEW YORK – British newcomer Taio Cruz has broken a seven-year-old record by soaring to No 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart in the United States.Cruz’s ‘Break Your Heart’, featuring rapper
readPrince William’s girlfriend wins photo privacy battle
16-03-2010
LONDON – A picture agency on has apologised to Prince William’s girlfriend Kate Middleton and agreed to pay compensation for invading her privacy, it said.A photographer not employed by Rex Features
readMJ’s luxury items up for auction
16-03-2010
LOS ANGELES – The luxury furniture Michael Jackson commissioned before his death will go under the hammer in June in Las Vegas along with other personal items from the King of Pop, Julien’s Auctions
read‘South Park’ tackles Tiger!
16-03-2010
IS there nothing the ‘South Park’ guys won’t tackle? Everyone knows the answer: of course not! The 14th season premiere – tomorrow night (Wednesday) – taking on Tiger Woods, is no exception.No
read‘Malema is a Mickey Mouse’
16-03-2010
JOHANNESBURG – ANC youth leader Julius Malema was convicted of hate speech and harassment yesterday, a ruling that was celebrated with “Malema is a Mickey Mouse” songs outside court.“Mr Malema, being
readSarkozy suffers setback in Franch regional polls
16-03-2010
PARIS – President Nicolas Sarkozy’s party licked its wounds yesterday after a first round battering in French regional elections that saw the resurgence of the far-right National Front.Results showed
readExplosions hit amnesty talks in Nigeria’s oil delta
16-03-2010
WARRI – Nigerian militants detonated at least two car bombs outside a government building in the southern oil city of Warri yesterday where talks were being held about implementing an amnesty
readOsama’s son seeks relatives’ release
16-03-2010
WASHINGTON – One of Osama bin Laden’s sons has called on Tehran to release a number of his relatives said to be detained under house arrest in Iran, according to a letter released on Sunday.The
readMDC: SA should help Zimbabwe govt
16-03-2010
CAPE TOWN – Zimbabwe’s Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) has called for South Africa’s intervention to help strengthen the country’s fragile accord plagued by power struggles.The call came amid
readChina investigating zoo over dead tigers
16-03-2010
BEIJING – Authorities are investigating a Chinese zoo where three dozen animals including 13 rare Siberian tigers died recently, amid charges it was harvesting their parts, state media said
readWorld Cup 2010: Let the Games begin!
16-03-2010
TO many football fans the days seem longer as we approach kick-off day on June 11 2010. Three weeks ago I visited Gauteng and the Pretoria, Midrand and Johannesburg areas were sealed in one hive of
readIt’s time to give Namibia’s domestic workers their due
16-03-2010
FOR the 38 000 domestic workers in Namibia – most of whom are women – observing International Women’s Day last week was not an option.Most are unable to obtain schooling past the junior secondary
readStudents up in arms over housing scam
16-03-2010
A UNAM student has been suspended after he was implicated in an accommodation scam. Jason Elago has been temporarily removed from his position as a member of the Hostel Housing Committee and from his
readPrisons Act amended
16-03-2010
SAFETY and Security Minister Nickey Iyambo has tabled technical amendments to the Prisons Act of 1998 in Parliament, as the names of ranks in the Prisons Service have changed.“The Prisons Service has
readOkanona donates big to Hanganeni
16-03-2010
HANGANENI Primary School in Swakopmund has received a donation of N$100 000 from the Okanona Child Care Project.Okanona, with German-based funding, has supported the school with numerous donations
readOcean treasures to be protected
16-03-2010
THE discovery of a 500-year-old gold-laden treasure ship in Namibia’s diamond mining area two years ago made international headlines and also raised questions of ownership, since the ship was of
readNip-tuck for Kutako Airport
16-03-2010
WINDHOEK – The old terminal at the Hosea Kutako International Airport is undergoing a facelift to the tune of N$70 000 as part of the 20th Independence celebrations. The Director of Maintenance in the
readNew political party emerges at Rehoboth
16-03-2010
“PARTY politics and its execution are the root cause of the problems that hold the people of Rehoboth and across the country hostage.” This is what motivated a group of disgruntled Rehoboth residents
readNam prepares for flu season
16-03-2010
THE World Health Organisation is sending 220 000 doses of H1N1 flu vaccine to Namibia to protect health workers, pregnant women, children and people with chronic diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis and
readKaras leaders discuss sexual minorities
16-03-2010
LEADERS in Karas met last week at a two-day workshop to raise awareness of the discrimination faced by sexual minorities. The workshop was co-ordinated by the organisation People In Need (PIN).PIN
readFuel price breather for consumers
16-03-2010
GOVERNMENT has decided to subsidise consumers in March by keeping the fuel price unchanged even though it under-recovered on the commodity last month.The good news was confirmed by Mines and Energy
readCourt dismisses treason suspects’ assault claims
16-03-2010
GOVERNMENT lawyers have successfully defended a third batch of civil claims by high treason suspects who claim they were assaulted and tortured after being arrested about ten years ago.In a judgement
readZambezi floods cause relocation of people in Caprivi
16-03-2010
SOME villagers in the Kabbe constituency of the Caprivi Region are relocating to higher ground after the floodwaters of the Zambezi Ri-ver started reaching their homesteads and maize fields over the
readParastatal boards used as cash cows by civil servants
16-03-2010
A NUMBER of top civil servants serving on parastatal boards rake in extra income in sitting allowances in violation of the State-Owned Enterprises (SOE) Act.A spot investigation revealed that some
readSPYL slander suit postponed
16-03-2010
AN attempt to reverse a defamation judgement of N$250 000 that Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary Veiccoh Nghiwete obtained in the High Court against an outspoken member of the Swapo Party Youth
readNotable quotes
16-03-2010
We had no option but to change the locks to forcibly remove her from the office. – Stampriet Village Council chairperson Sanna Motinga said that the council had changed the locks to keep CEO,
readSMS Of The Day 15 March 2010
16-03-2010
ALFREDO Hengari’s ‘Post Scriptum’ brought tears to my eyes. What happened to the love we felt towards each other as Namibians the first ten years after Independence? It will be so difficult to recover
readSMS Of The Day 16 March 2010
16-03-2010
NBC One on One, do you only have male guests or does it mean we don’t have women newsmakers? Food for Thought CAN the education authority in this country explain why schools start at 07h00?Has
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