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56 Articles found on Wednesday, 23 February 2011
Gazza faces attempted murder charge
23-02-2011
THE ambassador of education and former artist of the year, Gazza, is wanted for alleged attempted murder.Gazza, or Lazarus Shiimi, is alleged to have fired a shot in his brother-in-law’s direction
readGambling houses hope to hit jackpot
23-02-2011
BETS are open on how soon the moratorium on gambling licences will be lifted after Cabinet at their first meeting for the year instructed Environment and Tourism Minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to
readGaddafi retreats to Tripoli as Benghazi falls
23-02-2011
VICTORY ... Residents stand on a tank holding a pre-Gaddafi era national flag in Benghazi on Mon- day. Libyan protesters celebrated in the streets of Benghazi, claiming control of the country’s second
readOpposition parties to appeal again
23-02-2011
OPPOSITION parties said they will appeal the 2009 National Assembly court challenge in the Supreme Court by no later than March 15. “The cooperating parties are heading to court with confidence that
readGobabis braces for Newspaper Cup
23-02-2011
THE town of Gobabis is abuzz with anticipation of the return of The Namibian Newspaper Cup, the organisers say. The popular youth development tournament, which is set to kick of for the second time in
readGaddafi defies revolt
23-02-2011
TRIPOLI – Libya’s Muammar Gaddafi used tanks, helicopters and warplanes to fight a growing revolt, witnesses said yesterday, as the veteran leader scoffed at reports he was fleeing after four decades
readErongo RED pays towns N$225 million
23-02-2011
OVER the past five years, Erongo RED has paid more than N$225 million to local authorities despite a number of challenges such as high NamPower tariff increases, the establishment of a uniform service
readSMSes for Wednesday 23 February 2011
23-02-2011
SMS Of The Day *CAN the Government not do something about taxi drivers charging us too much? In places like New York in the taxi there is a meter reading the distance you travel. Some of us don’t
readEramet eyeing Areva’s mining interests
23-02-2011
RIYADH – Mining group Eramet could be among companies taking a stake in Areva's mining business as the nuclear group moves to create a subsidiary for its mines, Energy Minister Eric Besson
readMiddle East turmoil fuels oil price
23-02-2011
SINGAPORE – Brent prices broke past US$107 in Asian trade yesterday as violence in Libya and Bahrain threatened to destabilise the key oil-producing Middle East and North African region, analysts
readMuammar Gaddafi revolt highlights Africa risk spots
23-02-2011
JOHANNESBURG – Muammar Gaddafi was once crowned Africa’s ‘King of Kings’ by minions from south of the Sahara and the turmoil in Libya can only increase the chance of north Africa’s revolts flinging
readEU bank calls for more Egypt, Tunisia funds
23-02-2011
BRUSSELS – The European Investment Bank urged the EU yesterday to allow it to give more money to support a transition to democracy in Tunisia, Egypt and other countries in the Arab region.If European
readChasing the dots ...
23-02-2011
Dissolve The People! LIBYAN adventurism, 1972 / 3 when Col. Gadaffi, (CG) the relatively new President of Libya lent a supporting hand of brotherhood to President Idi Amin (PIA) of Uganda through
readFlooding costs SA farming millions
23-02-2011
SOMERSET WEST – Floods in South Africa have cost the farming sector about R2,8 billion in damages, and farmers are hoping for a government bailout, an industry official has said.Heavy rains, mainly in
readAsia’s richest man strikes big gas deal with BP
23-02-2011
MUMBAI – Mukesh Ambani does not do small.He is the richest man in Asia, chairman of India’s biggest listed company, and lives in one of the largest and most expensive homes in the world. On Monday, he
readBecome a thought leader
23-02-2011
Everyone has a personal brand these days. But if you want to move ahead you need to be more than the ‘finance guy who understands the business’.Distinguish yourself as someone with a truly unique
readSchoombe this year’s top jewellery designer
23-02-2011
THE second annual Namibian Shining Light Awards ceremony hosted by the Namibian Diamond Trading Company (NDTC) took place in Windhoek last week.The Shining Light Jewellery Design Competition was
readNotable Quotes
23-02-2011
IF they do not accept this package, they may face forced retrenchment.– Emmanuel Hangula, the Erongo representative of the Mine Workers Union of Namibia (MUN) confirmed to the Namibian on Monday that
readHoneymoon murder suspect in hospital after suicide attempt
23-02-2011
JOHANNESBURG – Honeymoon murder-accused Shrien Dewani has been hospitalised after an apparent suicide attempt, the Justice Ministry said yesterday.“Indeed...we were notified by legal representatives
readZimbabwe activists ‘tortured’ by cops
23-02-2011
HARARE – At least nine Zimbabwean activists arrested on Saturday were tortured under interrogation after police raided a meeting where they were discussing the mass demonstrations that overthrew
readHolding elections in Zimbabwe ‘dangerously premature’: Catholic bishops
23-02-2011
JOHANNESBURG – Conditions in Zimbabwe are not conducive to holding an election in 2011, the Catholic bishops of Southern Africa said in a joint statement yesterday.“As we write, we are aware of talk
readJustice comes for Congo rape victims
23-02-2011
BARAKA – One by one, the rape survivors relived their attacks for a panel of judges: A newly married bride flung her torn, bloodied clothing onto the courtroom floor. A mother of six dropped to her
readIn Brief
23-02-2011
China warned of domestic unrest and West BEIJING – The Chinese government faces a turbulent time of domestic unrest and challenges from “hostile Western forces” that it will fight with more
readNew Zealand quake kills at least 65
23-02-2011
CHRISTCHURCH New Zealand – A powerful earthquake struck one of New Zealand’s biggest cities yesterday at the height of a busy workday, toppling tall buildings and churches, crushing buses and killing
readAngry Ponting smashes TV
23-02-2011
AHMEDABAD – Australia captain Ricky Ponting smashed a television set in a fit of fury after being run out during a World Cup match against Zimbabwe, a local official claimed Tuesday.The incident
readChristchurch quake leaves Aussie women cricketers stranded
23-02-2011
WELLINGTON – The Australian women’s cricket team were left stranded at their training camp outside Christchurch after a deadly 6,3 magnitude earthquake hit the city on Tuesday.The ‘Southern Stars’
readRookie Junaid ready to seize chance
23-02-2011
HAMBANTOTA – Barely a month ago rookie paceman Junaid Khan was planning to watch the World Cup on television but Sohail Tanveer’s injury has given him the chance to play on the biggest stage.The
readPonting happy as pace tops spin
23-02-2011
AHMEDABAD – Ricky Ponting celebrated his record 40th World Cup match on Monday by watching his intimidating pace trio trump spin as defending champions Australia defeated Zimbabwe by 91 runs.Mitchell
readRadford dismisses NCPN fraud claims
23-02-2011
THE National Paralympic Committee of Namibia maintains that it has no association with British national Sarah Radford, saying she is not authorised to source sponsors on its behalf. Radford has denied
readNamibia dominates Angolan athletics meeting
23-02-2011
NAMIBIA was crowned as the best track team at the three-nations athletics meet held in Luanda on Saturday. In addition to winning the best track team trophy, the six Namibian athletes amassed eight
readIt’s the Soweto Derby!
23-02-2011
WIN N$1 000 in cash!! RELIVE some of the thrills and spills of last year’s World Cup; dust off those vuvuzelas, haul out your makarapas, get your soccer vibe on and join us in the run-up to one of
readBakkies Botha joins Toulon
23-02-2011
SPRINGBOKS hardman Bakkies Botha has signed a massive deal with French club Toulon, reported to be worth N$21 million a season.Botha is set to spend three years at the club, joining them after the
readBahrain F1 race cancelled
23-02-2011
MANAMA – The March opening race of the Formula One season in Bahrain was cancelled on Monday, as the country’s opposition prepared to press for change in country’s Sunni leadership, backed by
readKrol counts his walking wounded
23-02-2011
ORLANDO Pirates coach Ruud Krol is having sleepless nights as his team is likely to face Kaizer Chiefs without six regular players. Injuries to goalkeeper Moneeb Josephs, Andile Jali, Mark Mayambela
readInter, Bayern seek 2010 spirit
23-02-2011
MILAN – The last time Inter Milan and Bayern Munich met, they were both 90 minutes away from the perfect season. This time they are just looking for salvation.The Italian and German champions will
readPohamba a indilwa a kondjithe oluhepo
23-02-2011
OMUPERESIDENDE Hifikepunye Pohamba okwa indilwa a kondjithe oluhepo nokwaana iilonga hoka kwa vuka moshilongo. Eindilo ndika olya gandjwa komuleli gwoshilongo okuza komuwiliki gwomahangano gaashi
readEmweneko lyiilonga ita li gumu omathaneko
23-02-2011
EMWENEKO lyiilonga pomina ya Namdeb pOranjemund metitano ita li gumu omiyalu ndhoka dha thanekwa okulongwa nuumvo. Omina ndjika oya edhilwa okathimbo omolwa eso lyomuniilonga gwayo gumwe oshiwike
readOongoloneya yahala aaniimaliwa ya tululwe woo
23-02-2011
OONGOLONEYA yiitopolwa oya hala aantu mboka yena iimaliwa yili pombanda yoodola 200 000 komumvo nayo ya tulululwe ngaashi yakwawo.Poshigongiilonga oshiwike shayi aawiliki yiitopolwa oya ti omulandu
readYuunamiti nekwatho
23-02-2011
OMUKULUNTU gwosikola yuunamiti ndjoka opo ya egululwa omathimbo ngaka poUniversity ya Namibia okwa ti oya pumbwa natango ekwatho olindji okuza kepangelo. Omuprofesori Peter Nyarango okwa ti ekwatho
readAbel nomalovu
23-02-2011
OMUKULUNTU gwopolisi moKaras, Komufala Josephat Abel ita yambidhidha egandjo lyoombapila dhowina dhiikolitha ndhoka hadhi pewa uundingosho noocluba poKaiti. Okwa ti oombapila ndhika ohadhi pe omahala
readHalonen muka
23-02-2011
OMUWILIKI gwa Suomi, Traja Halonen okwa thiki moNamibia omaandaha metalelopo lyomasiku gatatu. Omuperesidende Halonen okwa thiki omutenya gwomaandaha pokapale kopaigwana ka Hosea Kutako mpoka a
readNatango RP ota yi mumwe na RDP
23-02-2011
ONGUNDU yo Republican Party natango ota yi ka hanaguka po niilyo yayo ota yi ka ninga iilyo yongundu yo Rally for Democracy and Progress. Oshinima shika shoku ya mumwe na RDP oshuuka komeho sigo
readEkwatathano lyaNamibia na Libya
23-02-2011
OMUPOPI moshigongi shopashigwana nomunadipolomate omukulu, okwa ti ekwatathano pokati ka Libya na Namibia ita li lunduluka nonando opena ethindilo kongudhi lyaakwashigwana mboka taya pula
readOombaanga dha indilwa dheegulukile oyendji
23-02-2011
OMUPRIMA minista Nahas Angula okwa hala oombaanga dhi egulukile oyendji momayakulo gadho.Angula okwa ti nonando ina tegelela dhi shunithe iifuta yadho peviivii okwa hala dhi shunithe mbika
readOondhila oompe ndhila
23-02-2011
ETANGA lyegameno lya Namibia olya tegelela oku taamba edhagadhaga lyotango lya longwa mo India mbala.NDF ota ka taamba ondhila ndjika yaakwiita yedhina Cheetah Utility, konima sho ndjika ya pewa
readLast Chance to Enter BBA
23-02-2011
This is the last week to hand in your Big Brother Africa application form, with local auditions also taking place at The Playhouse Theatre, 45 Tal Street, Old Breweries Building on Monday, February 28
readJustin’s ‘Bieber bob’ no more as pop star gets new ‘mature’ haircut
23-02-2011
Justin Bieber has shocked fans with his new ‘mature’ haircut after having his trademark ‘Bieber bob’ cut off.The pop singer has got rid of his swooshing locks in favour of a shorter, more textured
readPics don’t lie!
23-02-2011
Shakira caught jetting out of Barcelona with Gerard Pique.For months they have been insisting they are nothing more than friends. But the evidence is adding up against Shakira and her rumoured
readSentence awaits man who murdered ex
23-02-2011
AN Ohangwena Region resident who murdered his former girlfriend in March 2009 by stabbing her more than two dozen times with a knife is set to be sentenced in the High Court at Oshakati today.Lazarus
readRubbish not the only problem at Kalkrand
23-02-2011
THE municipal dumpsite at Kalkrand appears to be just one of a number of complaints from Kalkrand residents about municipal services.Last week The Namibian reported on the state of the town’s
readPilots sue Air Nam over training plan
23-02-2011
AIR Namibia’s plan to upgrade its aircraft fleet on its domestic and regional routes landed the national airline and its pilots on a collision course in court yesterday.In a case in which a first
readGovernment pharmacists ‘fed up’
23-02-2011
A DISPUTE about the regrading of positions is threatening to bring state pharmaceutical services to a halt.Pharmacists and assistant pharmacists are on the warpath after they were allegedly overlooked
readLüderitz gears up for lobster fest
23-02-2011
THE 2011 Lüderitz lobster festival will be held during the weekend of April 29 to May 2 at the town’s harbour square under the theme: ‘Our Sea- Our Heritage’.The event, in its fourth year, will offer
readHeads must roll at ECN, activist Engelbrecht says
23-02-2011
ADVOCATE for the improvement of the electoral legal framework and processes, Carola Engelbrecht, argues that the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) should be “cleaned” of its current commissioners
readFirst people still come second
23-02-2011
NAMIBIA, Namaqualand and the Namib Desert are all named after the first people who lived in that area, the Nama. Where are the Nama today? The reality is that they have largely become forgotten bit
readArmed robbery at Otjiwarongo
23-02-2011
TWO staff members of the Otjiwarongo municipality were assaulted on Saturday when a group of armed men robbed the Orwetoveni municipal offices shortly before closing time at 12h00.Municipal public
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