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68 Articles found on Thursday, 30 June 2011
Entrepreneur skills
30-06-2011
Eight-year-old Giovanni van Wyk collects wood around the Otjomuise area every day after school and sells it to residents of the informal settlements. He sells the wood on the corner of Dusseldorf and
readMajiedt ‘outwits’ auditors, AfriSam
30-06-2011
ESMERELDA Majiedt, accused of corruption, allegedly managed to outsmart not only AfriSam Cement’s internal controls but also outwitted international auditing firm Ernst & Young.During the continuation
readStandard Bank pension members heading to court
30-06-2011
THE Standard Bank Namibia Retirement Fund (SBNRF), its principal officer and all seven its trustees, as well as Standard Bank Namibia itself, have been sued by disgruntled members who believe they
read‘Plan fighters not the only heroes’
30-06-2011
NATIONAL hero status should not be reserved exclusively for members of the ruling party or former People’s Liberation Army of Namibia combatants, says Youth and Sport Minister Kazenambo Kazenambo.“It
readIt was a setup, says Meroro
30-06-2011
VIKAPITA ‘Beastmaster’ Meroro said yesterday that Saturday’s fight against newly crowned WBO Africa light-heavyweight champion Brahima ‘Bukom Banku’ Kamoko was “a setup”. The former continental
read21 die in Kabul hotel attack
30-06-2011
KABUL – Heavily armed Taliban militants stormed a top Kabul hotel, sparking a ferocious battle involving Afghan commandos and a Nato helicopter gunship that left at least 21 dead including the nine
readBritish plans to invest in nuclear energy locally
30-06-2011
LONDON – The British Institute of Technology and E-Commerce (BITE) is planning to invest in civil nuclear energy in Namibia.A delegation from that organisation will visit Namibia soon to meet
readSMSes for Thursday 30 June 2011
30-06-2011
SMSes Of The Day *CIVIL Servants, Government responded to our salary needs, now it is our time to give our best to the nation. – El Vaquerito*A 10% INCREASE while inflation is 4% and we pay for it
readNotable Quotes
30-06-2011
WE will not succeed economically unless we succeed educationally. – Robin Sherbourne, group economist for the Old Mutual Group, said about the education sector. WHEN we were in school we both
readHow to escape a shopping addiction
30-06-2011
Much like other addictions, spending addictions can rear their heads at the most inopportune times. They also know no socioeconomic boundaries.This is a problem that can affect wealthy people,
readPension members must know their rights, stand up for it
30-06-2011
Pension fund members should be sufficiently educated and knowledgeable to understand their rights and look after their own interests to ensure there are enough eyes on the industry to ensure that
readEU examines stock exchange merger
30-06-2011
BRUSSELS – European antitrust authorities yesterday launched their examination of a merger between NYSE Euronext and Deutsche Boerse, a deal that would create the world’s biggest stock exchange.The
readIMF warns US on debt but urges debt ceiling hike
30-06-2011
WASHINGTON – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said yesterday the US debt burden is perilously unsustainable but warned against too-sharp fiscal adjustments that would slow the fragile economy.In
readSouth Africa economic recovery still weak
30-06-2011
CAPE TOWN – South Africa’s economic recovery is not sustainable yet and is still relying on loose monetary and expansionary fiscal policies, deputy Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene said yesterday.Nene’s
readInga hydro project on Congo river too risky
30-06-2011
CAPE TOWN – Current plans to develop the stalled US$8-US$10 billion Inga 3 hydropower project on the Congo river may be too risky because of costs and time, a senior African Development Bank (AfDB)
readLagarde new IMF chief, presses Greece on crisis
30-06-2011
WASHINGTON – French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde has clinched the top job at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), keeping the international lender in the hands of a European at a time of
readGreek deputies set to back key austerity bill
30-06-2011
ATHENS – Greek lawmakers began voting yesterday on new austerity measures needed to secure crucial bailout funds as protesters opposed to the bill clashed with riot police outside Parliament.The bill
readAfrica not as compelling as Asia-Pacific, says Ford
30-06-2011
PRETORIA – Africa may be growing quickly, but it still offers fewer opportunities than more robust emerging markets such as China and India, the CFO of US car maker Ford Motor Co has said.With an
readSurprise: it’s not all about you
30-06-2011
When having a difficult conversation, focus less on yourself for a change, and more on the other person’s needs, says Harvard Business Review.When having a difficult conversation, it’s easy to get
readWal-Mart: Union won’t derail deal
30-06-2011
JOHANNESBURG – An appeal by a union against Wal-Mart’s takeover of local retailer Massmart Holdings will not derail the R16,5 billion deal, the two companies said yesterday.The world’s largest
readNamibia business confidence edges lower in May
30-06-2011
BUSINESS confidence in Namibia dipped for the second consecutive month in May, partly weighed down by rising inflation, a survey showed yesterday.The Business Climate Index (BCI), based on 13 broad
readRecycling tackles business
30-06-2011
RENT-A-DRUM is expanding its neighbourhood recycling initiatives into the boardrooms, giving businesses a chance to prove they are in tune with their environment.This week, Rent-A-Drum introduced a
readEnvironment Investment Fund now a reality
30-06-2011
CABINET approved the appointment of Benedict Libanda as chief executive officer of the Environment Investment Fund of Namibia (EIF) in May.Libanda, who served as the national coordinator of the
readStroll through the Botanic Garden
30-06-2011
A GUIDED walk in the National Botanic Garden in Windhoek is taking place this Saturday, giving visitors a chance to experience some of Namibia’s fauna and flora up close. Guides Luise Hoffmann and
readSelf-drive tourism adventure kicks off in Kavango Region
30-06-2011
A LOCALLY driven tourism route was launched in the Kavango Region with the aim of shining a light on the region’s unique attractions. The Kavango Open Africa Experience Route, which was launched at
readSaudi Arabia: 5 women held for driving
30-06-2011
DUBAI – A Saudi activist says at least five women have been taken into custody accused of defying the men-only driving rule in the ultraconservative Arab kingdom.The detentions mark the first major
readWoman sprays police with breast milk
30-06-2011
CHICAGO – A lactating United States woman was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct after she sprayed sheriff’s deputies with breast milk as they tried to remove her from a vehicle, police said
readBloody clashes in Tahrir Square as tensions mount
30-06-2011
Tahrir Square into the early hours of yesterday, as frustration mounts with Egypt’s military rulers over the pace of reform.CAIRO – Bloody clashes between protesters and anti-riot police raged in
readIn Brief
30-06-2011
Syria tank assault kills four near Turkey AMMAN – Syrian troops shot dead four villagers yesterday, an activist said, as authorities pressed on with a tank-led assault that has already driven
readTourist left behind on Barrier Reef
30-06-2011
SYDNEY – Australian safety officials said yesterday that they were investigating a dive boat company that accidentally left a US tourist behind while he was snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef,
readAagundjuka ya popi kombinga yelongo
30-06-2011
OMUPOPI moparliamende yaagundjuka okwa ti aagundjuka yoshilongo shika oya taalelwa komashongo omanene nogendji ngele ta shiya kelongo. Giovanni Britz okwa lombwele oshigongi shelongo shi li metifa
readNankudhu a simanekwa
30-06-2011
EPENDAFULE lyEkondjelomanguluko lya Namibia nakusa, John Otto Nankudhu ngoka a mana oondjenda dhe mOvenduka ongula yeti 21 Juni 2011 mepipi lyomimvo 78, no taka fumvikwa mOmawendo gOmapendafule
readIimaliwa na yi longithwe nawa
30-06-2011
IIMALIWA mbyoka epangelo ha li gandja koshikondo shelongo sigo oompaka ina yi ulika kutya oya eta iiyimati iitoye ngiini. Omupevi Minista Gwiimaliwa, Calle Schlettwein okwa ti itashi kwatha sha
readEsiku lyOkanona okaAfrika pOnkumbwimbwi
30-06-2011
ESIKU lyOkanona okaAfrika mOshana nuumvo, olya dhimbulukilwa pOsikola yaOnkumbwimbwi mOshikandjohogololo sha Katyali mOndonga mOshitopolwa sha Shana nosha li sha popithwa ku Kaansela
readOshakati ta shi ningi omathaneko galwe
30-06-2011
EPANGELO olya zimine okugandja iimaliwa kOshakati opo shi thanekulule omutungilo gwasho aguhe oku soshimpwiyu kutya, aakalimo yamo mboka haya hepekwa komeya gefundja ita ya ka hepekwa we kefundja
readOmaso ga etwa kuutala uunene
30-06-2011
OPOLISI moshitopolwa sha Karas oya ti iizemo yomatando gomidhimba dhaakalimo yomoshitopolwa shoka mboka ya li ya si omaso gaashi gopaushitwe oya ulike kutya mbaka oya si kuutalala, pokati ka April na
readOmuprima ina pandula iilonga itaa yi longwa nawa melongo
30-06-2011
OMUPRIMA Minista Nahas Angula okwa thaneke kutya omulandu nomalandulathano gelongo ngoka ge lipo, ogo ashike naga tulwe miilonga pehala lyokweetapo omulandu omupe.Angula okwa pula oshigongi
readOmulandu gwomaihumbato nongushu
30-06-2011
OMUNAWINO nomukondjeli gwongushu yelongo omukulu okwa ti uupyakadhi wa taalela elongo lyoshilongo owa zi metekepo lyoohedhi dhongushu moshigwana shika.Andrew Matjila okwa popi ndhika poshigongi
readEuvathano lyoondjambi lya shainwa nawa
30-06-2011
OMAHANGANO gaaniilonga yomepangelo naakalelipo yOholomende oya koleke euvathano lyegwedhelo lyoondjambi nuumvo. Omahangano gaali ngoka haga kalelepo aaniilonga yomepangelo oge shi pondola oku
readMessi, Neymar set to light up Copa
30-06-2011
AFTER leading Barcelona and Santos to continental glory in the Uefa Champions League and Copa Libertadores respectively, Lionel Messi and Neymar will now have to reproduce their phenomenal club form
readManchester United sign ‘keeper De Gea
30-06-2011
MADRID – Atletico Madrid goalkeeper David de Gea signed a five-year contract with Manchester United yesterday, filling the gap left by the retirement of Edwin van der Sar.Both clubs confirmed the De
readGermans brand Lisicki as the ‘new Steffi Graf’
30-06-2011
BERLIN – German newspapers yesterday hailed homegrown tennis star Sabine Lisicki after she made it into the Wimbledon semi-finals, wondering if the country at last has a new Steffi Graf.Lisicki, the
readHaikali dismisses Tjombe link
30-06-2011
WBO Africa lightweight champion Martin Haikali yesterday said a report linking him to boxing promoter Anita Tjombe is false and misleading. According to a new local weekly newspaper, Haikali recently
readWelwitschias off to Stellenbosch
30-06-2011
NAMIBIA’S preparations for the Rugby World Cup begin in earnest on Friday when a 30-man rugby squad leaves for Stellenbosch, South Africa, to attend a 10-day training camp.National coach Johan
readOngwediva hosts annual northern schools tourney
30-06-2011
OTB Sport will once again host the Best of Schools Tournament in Ongwediva on July 9 and 10. The tournament will consist of football, netball, basketball and volleyball for both girls and boys. The
readNamibia drops 13 places on Fifa rankings
30-06-2011
THE Brave Warriors dropped 13 positions on the latest Fifa/Coca-Cola World rankings released on Wednesday. They are now ranked 153 in the world from last month’s 140. This is Namibia’s lowest ranking
readNamibia in Men’s World Squash
30-06-2011
NAMIBIA will compete at the Men’s World Squash Championships for the first time from August 21 to 27 in Paderborn, Germany.Four players – Marco Becker who is based in South Africa, Norbert Dorgeloh
readBig Brother Amplified: Win fab BBA prizes!
30-06-2011
IT’S time to get Amplified. Two lucky readers stand a chance of winning a Big Brother Amplified prize this week, courtesy of DStv: An Amplified T-shirt and an Amplified hoodie are up for grabs!To be
readBig Brother Amplified: From You To Us!
30-06-2011
Messages sent by SMS or to our Big Brother Africa e-mail address:* Jean, please yes there are those of us that love Wendall, or Wendull as u call him, and I mean if u dont like him so much why mention
readBig Brother Amplified: Sweet Mother Of Mary!
30-06-2011
Well I’ll be dayumned! OMG. Never have I seen so much ‘between-the-sheets’ rustling from Big Brother housemates in a single night. And don’t even get me started on the supposed power cut. And Karen.
readZim editor, journo held
30-06-2011
HARARE – Police in Zimbabwe yesterday arrested a journalist for a weekly newspaper over her reporting of the arrest last week of a senior aide to Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai, her lawyer
readLightning kills 18 children in Uganda
30-06-2011
KAMPALA – A lightning strike at a primary school in western Uganda killed 18 students and injured 50, Ugandan police said yesterday.Lightning on Tuesday hit Runyanya primary school in Kiryandongo
readSudan to let rebels join army
30-06-2011
ADDIS ABABA/JUBA – Sudan agreed yesterday to bring some former rebels into the its army and the south played down a northern threat to shut oil pipelines, as the country’s halves scramble to prepare
readFrance arming Libyan rebels: report
30-06-2011
PARIS – France is providing weapons to Libyan rebels in the Western Mountains in an effort to help them push on to Muammar Gaddafi’s stronghold in the Libyan capital Tripoli, Le Figaro newspaper
readTrial on serial rape charges postponed
30-06-2011
THE trial of the man accused of carrying out a series of sex attacks near Windhoek’s two State hospitals in 2008 and 2009 is scheduled to continue only in late November, after the prosecutor in the
readQuotas still evaluated
30-06-2011
MINISTRY of Fisheries Permanent Secretary Ulitala Hiveluah has requested that the public be patient while they conduct an evaluation of fishing rights which started last year.In a media statement
readMariental residents to pay more for services
30-06-2011
MARIENTAL residents will have to dig deeper into their pockets after the town council approved a water tariff hike of 16 per cent.The increase was announced when the council approved its N$46,5
readMPs adjourn to mourn Nankudhu
30-06-2011
PARLIAMENT was adjourned on Tuesday for a full week to allow MPs to mourn and pay respects to the late John Ya Otto Nankudhu.Speaker of the National Assembly Theo-Ben Gurirab adjourned Parliament
readLaws on property deeds get revamped
30-06-2011
TIME has come for the urgent repeal of the Deeds Registry Act of 1937 and the Registration of Deeds in Rehoboth Act of 1978 to bring them in line with the current situation of Namibia.The Deeds
readInvesting in the health of farmworkers
30-06-2011
IN one of the most sparsely populated countries on the planet, people travel up to 200 kilometres in the simmering heat to see a nurse or get basic medication.But a new public-private partnership
readNankudhu honoured in the north
30-06-2011
THE body of John ya Otto Nankudhu was flown to the North on Tuesday for a memorial service at his traditional homestead at the Ontananga village in the Oshikoto Region.Nankudu, who has been given hero
readErongo police troubled by lawless lawyer
30-06-2011
“WORRISOME information” about a lawyer in Erongo who is allegedly advising his clients not to stop when directed to do so at police roadblocks will be investigated, Erongo’s Police Chief, Commissioner
readCrooks hustle Otjiwarongo residents
30-06-2011
A GROUP of professional scam artists have bagged close to N$20 000 from Otjiwarongo residents in the past two months. Police yesterday confirmed that the group, who are led by a man who calls himself
readConcerns over primary school dropout rate
30-06-2011
THE Nangof Trust says it is deeply concerned over the high dropout rate of children in lower grades, notably the estimated 42 per cent of first-graders.This is despite increasing enrolment figures –
readAlleged cop killers make second court appearance
30-06-2011
THE four men and a 16-year-old boy accused of murdering Windhoek Police Officer Penda Jason made their second court appearance in the Windhoek Magistrate's court in Katutura yesterday.Junias Festus
readDomestic abuse claims surface in murder trial
30-06-2011
RETIRED teacher David de Jay, who is accused of murdering his wife near Keetmanshoop in early 2009, was a loving husband – but he sometimes turned violent after he had been drinking, it was
read‘School development fund must be abolished’
30-06-2011
GOVERNMENT should introduce a timeline for the abolition of the school development fund (SDF) while analysing what is presently covered, and make budget provisions for schools to cover costs usually
read‘Early education needs more attention’
30-06-2011
EDUCATIONAL experts have urged Government to consider the establishment of an early-childhood development (ECD) fund to strengthen this level of education that lays the foundation for children’s
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