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54 Articles found on Monday, 13 August 2012
Urban informal housing in crisis
13-08-2012
PEOPLE living in informal settlements spend more on rates and taxes and water tariffs than on house repayments.This emerged from a series of public discussions titled ‘The scramble for the city –
readFor the ancestors
13-08-2012
Erastus and Twapewa Kadhikua appease the ancestors with a toast of champagne and a traditional drink on the floor of their new res- taurant, which is still under construction. See story on page 3
readTreason accused found not guilty
13-08-2012
THIRTEEN years after being arrested as one of the suspects in the Caprivi high treason case, Rodwell Kasika Mukendwa heard on Friday that he has been found not guilty on all charges he had been
readTreason trial is ‘a fraud’
13-08-2012
THE high treason trial of the alleged Caprivi secessionists was “a fraud”, the director of Namrights, Phil ya Nangoloh, told The Namibian yesterday in response to the acquittal of one of the accused
readJoy for suspect acquitted in treason trial
13-08-2012
“IT’S like a dream.”Freshly acquitted on charges which could have resulted in him being sentenced to imprisonment for the rest of his life, former Caprivi treason trial accused Rodwell Kasika Mukendwa
readClearing agents want answers today
13-08-2012
WALVIS BAY – Clearing agents were left disappointed on Friday when they failed to have their concerns addressed in a gathering with officials from the Ministry of Finance’s customs and excise
readTwo earthquakes in Iran kill 250 and injure 2 000
13-08-2012
DUBAI – Overcrowded hospitals in north-west Iran struggled to cope with thousands of earthquake victims yesterday and rescuers raced to reach remote villages after two powerful quakes killed at least
readShilimela loses out on bronze
13-08-2012
SEM Shilimela’s participation in the Men’s 55kg Freestyle Wrestling competition at the Olympics came to an end when he lost 3-1 to Kyong Il Yang of North Korea in his second fight on Friday. Shilimela
read‘Dinner with Mugabe’ author found dead
13-08-2012
Journalist and author Heidi Holland, who chronicled the rise of Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe from freedom fighter to power-obsessed leader, was found dead in her home on Saturday, the result of a
readSix killed as Egypt army presses Sinai campaign
13-08-2012
CAIRO – Egyptian security forces killed six gunmen in a raid on a village in North Sinai early Sunday, witnesses said, as the military pressed a campaign against Islamist militants in the lawless
readHuge funeral for Ghana’s President John Atta Mills
13-08-2012
ACCRA – Thousands of mourners including African leaders, dignitaries and ordinary Ghanaians attended the state funeral on Friday of president John Atta Mills, who died last month ahead of a
readKunene expects game meat for food aid
13-08-2012
OPUWO –The Director of Parks and Wildlife Management in the Ministry of Environment and Tourism has said his directorate is working on a recommendation for the supply of game meat to drought relief
readRoads Authority launches strategic plan
13-08-2012
THE Roads Authority (RA) has committed itself to maintaining high quality transport infrastructure which is connected to major local and regional markets as provided for in the fourth National
readDormant Otjiwarongo NCCI branch to be revived
13-08-2012
OTJIWARONGO – Leaders of the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) were in Otjiwarongo on Thursday to establish an interim committee that will revive the inactive NCCI branch here.Theo
readDrought cuts production of major US crops
13-08-2012
WASHINGTON – The US slashed production estimates Friday for its globally crucial corn and soybean crops, saying the record heat across the farm belt had cut expected output to the lowest level in six
readFood inflation entrenched in Southern Africa
13-08-2012
JOHANNESBURG – Food inflation is taking hold in Southern Africa, putting pressure on some state budgets and making it hard for central banks to loosen monetary policy in the hunt for growth and
readEarn your credibility stripes
13-08-2012
If you are not prepared to walk the walk you might be ill-equipped to talk the talk and establish yourself as a credible leader, says Harvard Business Review.One of the most critical traits of an
readWorks starts on Othiwarongo mall
13-08-2012
THE development of a N$55 million shopping mall by the Safland Property Group Namibia and Frontier Property Trust in Otjiwarongo last week came a step closer to reality when the ground-breaking
readStanChart begins fightback on Iran allegations
13-08-2012
WASHINGTON/LONDON – Cowboy local regulator or the exposer of lax federal bureaucrats?That’s the key question being asked about New York banking regulator Benjamin Lawsky after his explosive charge
readLibor rate overhaul launched by UK regulator
13-08-2012
LONDON – Libor benchmark interest rates are no longer “fit for purpose” and must be changed or replaced, Britain’s regulator said on Friday as he set out proposals to restore their credibility.The
read‘Perfect Bitch’ tribute angers Kim Kardashian’s momanger
13-08-2012
Kim is said to be flattered by her boyfriend’s latest tribute – which tells how he’s been with so many girls but now found his ideal woman – but her mother is upset at him referring to her as a bitch.
readBrangelina to wed sooner than we think?
13-08-2012
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have sparked speculation that their wedding is soon to take place by hosting a family party at their French home this weekend.Guests already at the chateau include Brad’s
readRomney hits US campaign trail with new running mate Ryan
13-08-2012
CHARLOTTE – Mitt Romney and newly minted running mate Paul Ryan will try to energise supporters in North Carolina yesterday after they hit the road on a bus tour across must-win US states, selling
readSteal a little, but don’t loot – Indian minister sparks outcry
13-08-2012
LUCKNOW – A minister in India’s most populous and politically crucial state, Uttar Pradesh, has said bureaucrats can steal a little as long as they work hard – sparking national outcry in a country
readAafekelwa 20 moshipotha shekengelelo enene ya si
13-08-2012
OMUFEKELWA gumwe gwomaafekelwa 112 taya tamanekelwa onkambadhala yokutendako oshitopolwa sha Caprivi koNamibia okwa manene oondjenda, oshiwike shayi.Eso lya Steven Kwala Kwala[61] moshipangelo sha
readAangandjera yuulike Mupiya omukwaniilwa gwawo omupe
13-08-2012
EWILIKO Lyopamuthigululwakalo lyaNgandjela opamwe nezimo lyaawa yoshilongo olya koleke ehogololo neuliko lya Johannes Mupongolitha Tweuthigilwa Jafet Mupiya a ninge omukwaniilwa omupe gwoludhi
readOshinima inaa shi opala
13-08-2012
OMUNAWINO momalongekidho moshilongo okwa ningi omunamutimahenda nomugandji guuwanawa kepangelo. Knowledge Katti oshiwike sha yi okwa kwathele epangelo ongo omuSamaria omunamutimahenda. Oku shi popya
readOmukunda mo Kavango gwa tindilwa enongelo
13-08-2012
ENONGELO lili popepi nomukunda gwa Nkandi West ota li pula olweendo lwesiku limwe oku yi adha. Osikola yili popepi oondjoka ya Mbambansi Junior Secondary, yili oshinano shookilometa 11. Omolwa
readOopeeresenda omulongo dhuuhanona ohadhi hupu komeya
13-08-2012
KONYALA ooperesenda omulongo dhuuhanona moNamibia inadhi tseya omulyo gwomahini, molwaashoka mbuka ohawu paluthwa ashike nomeya pethimbo lyoomwedhi mbali dhotango monkalamwenyo yawo.Mbuka uuyelele
readKarista Shililifa ta ti ota yekwa ehala lye kelelo nokegongalo
13-08-2012
OMUKALIMO gwomOnamulunga popepi nOnakayale mOmbalantu mOmusati, Karista Nambili Shililifa- Ekandjo okwa geela egongalo lyaNakayale nelelo lyAutapi sho ya hala aniwa oku mu yuga ehala lye e li pewa
readSMS mOshiwambo
13-08-2012
*Otwa hala okupula kansela wetu naava vomoitopolwa ilili kutya ovanhu ava va tungilwa oudjuuo olyee hano?Kufye okuna ovakulupe ihava monoko ndele inava pewa oundjuwo otuli kOlyavahenge. *Ame
readOshinima shaaniilonga haya hehelwa osha tsikila moompata natango
13-08-2012
EHANGANO lyaagandji yiilonga lya Namibia[Namibia Employers Federation] NEF] olya lundile epangelo kutya olya pulakene ewi lyomahangano gaaniilonga, pehala lyoku pulakena ndyoka lyaagandji
readSimon trains for big fight warm-up
13-08-2012
HARRY Simon has begun training in Walvis Bay for a planned warm-up fight next month or October. According to the former two-time middleweight world champion, the fight would be a warm-up for a
read‘Perfect’ Parker fires for Chiefs
13-08-2012
FOUR-GOAL hero Bernard Parker ensured Kaizer Chiefs bounced back from a heavy defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns seven days ago, by crushing AmaZulu 6-0 in Premiership opener in Durban on Saturday night.“I’d
readCurrie Cup first round promises thrilling season
13-08-2012
THE new-format Absa Currie Cup competition promises to be a winner, if the three matches in the first round are a yardstick of what lies ahead.The Sharks sealed a 25-23 win over Western Province at
readKiprotich claims marathon title
13-08-2012
LONDON – Uganda’s Stephen Kiprotich stunned a strong Kenyan team to win the men’s Olympic marathon yesterday, handing his east African nation only their second ever gold medal.Kiprotich timed two
readRogge: Bolt is a legend
13-08-2012
LONDON – IOC President Jacques Rogge says Usain Bolt is a legend after all. Rogge said earlier this week the Jamaican sprinter needed to prove his greatness over time before claiming to be a “living
readBolt takes gold again, a world record
13-08-2012
LONDON – Usain Bolt finally delivered what he had denied fans with his previous two victories at the London Games – a world record.The crowds packing the main stadium on Saturday night erupted in wild
readFrom The Twittersphere
13-08-2012
NAMIBIANS track the Olympics, ponder Namibia’s athletics future, give Simone de Beauvoir a nod, and generally swim against the tide! @Filemon_Fly: Countries invest millions in their athletes to get
readThree seriously injured in accident
13-08-2012
THREE Keetmanshoop residents, including two children, were seriously injured when they were hit by a car on Thursday night. Sofia Jahs (63), Armandu Jahs (9) and Viorte Kooper (10) were walking on the
readTaxi racket uncovered at Rundu
13-08-2012
TRAFFIC police at Rundu have opened a criminal case against Japhta Litwayi for allegedly fraudulently issuing transportation licences to at least 35 taxis operating in the town. The police have so
readSMSes for Monday 13 August 2012
13-08-2012
SMS Of The Day *THANK you Hendrik Ehlers for introducing the idea of the water-filled bottle lamp as an affordable alternative to electricity. We need positive ideas to build the nation.This shows
readRoads Authority launches three-year ambitious plan
13-08-2012
THE Roads Authority launched its 2012-2015 strategic plan on Friday, not only to improve its internal capacity, but also to enable it to deliver quality services to its customers.However, to meet the
readOkakarara Councillor threatens to mobilise OvaHerero to grab land
13-08-2012
OKAKARARA – Okakarara Constituency councillor Vetaruhe Kandorozu on Saturday threatened that the OvaHerero people would emulate the example of Zimbabwe and forcefully take back land lost during the
readKatutura soon to welcome a cultural village with a difference
13-08-2012
THE Xwama Cultural Village and Traditional Restaurant in Katutura’s Wanaheda area is expanding.The enterprise, started by Twapewa Kadhikua in 2008, was the first cultural spot in Katutura. Now
readFarmers treat workers to fun day
13-08-2012
THE Black Nossob Conservancy in the Omaheke Region had its tenth fun day on Thursday, where workers are treated by their employers to good food and fun games.The fun day has become an annual event on
readErongo RED to face challenges head-on
13-08-2012
THE price of electricity is too high.This was the resounding message from the recent road show of electricity distributor Erongo RED across the region to communicate with its consumers. The
readDTA youth wing elects new leaders
13-08-2012
THE DTA Youth League congress held at Ongwediva in the Oshana Region over the weekend elected Benson Katjiriova from Windhoek as its new secretary general. Katjiriova’s challengers for the post were
readCyclists urged to be cautious
13-08-2012
CYCLISTS should refrain from riding alone or in small groups for their own safety, the Rock and Rut cycling club in Windhoek has recommended, after a cyclist was attacked on the eastern outskirts of
readCocaine smuggler’s appeal dismissed
13-08-2012
A Nigerian cocaine courier’s appeal against an effective prison term of eight years has been dismissed.Dismissing the appeal, two judges of the High Court in Windhoek said Namibia’s courts have
readCause of vessel fire not yet known
13-08-2012
THE cause of the fire which ruined a cable layer vessel near Henties Bay on Wednesday is yet to be determined.France Telecom-Orange, the owner of the Chamarel, says as soon as the vessel is salvaged,
readOmuthiya student arrested for alleged assault on teacher
13-08-2012
ONE of the two students at the Omuthiya-Iipundi Senior Secondary School in the Oshikoto Region who were suspended from school last week Monday for allegedly assaulting a female teacher was arrested
readAppeal against Boois’s acquittal
13-08-2012
THE Prosecutor General’s office wants to appeal to the High Court to challenge the recent acquittal of former Karas governor Dawid Boois, who was accused of corruptly using his office for his own
readNotable Quotes
13-08-2012
WE also have to take into consideration the fact that a learner is not allowed to fight a teacher at the school, as this is a big embarrassment to the teacher, the school and the whole education
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