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71 Articles found on Friday, 3 February 2012
TransNamib grinds to a halt
03-02-2012
“THE wheels have stopped moving until we know the way forward,” a TransNamib worker from Walvis Bay, told The Namibian yesterday, the second day of industrial action launched by the harbour town’s
readKK on the rampage
03-02-2012
THE Minister of Youth and Sport, Kazenambo Kazenambo, has called fellow ministers “stupid Owambos”, and said that Owambo people “are just like the Boers, worse because you are hungry and
readOfficial apology still lacking
03-02-2012
THE German government will not issue an official apology and also not pay reparations, was the response of a visiting German official yesterday.“I say sorry and the [German] government says sorry,”
readFrom prisoner to upholsterer
03-02-2012
A 10-YEAR prison sentence was not only confinement and isolation for Joseph Matsuib, but a time to learn a trade.Mastuib served his time in the Windhoek Central Prison for a rape conviction. Initially
readPapua New Guinea ferry sinks with up to 350 aboard
03-02-2012
PORT MORESBY – Rescuers plucked more than 230 survivors from the sea off Papua New Guinea’s east coast after a ferry sank yesterday with as many as 350 people on board, officials said.An airplane from
readPirates shore up for Stars
03-02-2012
ORLANDO Pirates have employed extra security measures as they host African Stars and their vast band of notorious followers at the Independence Stadium tomorrow.In light of the violent crowd trouble
readInternational Digest
03-02-2012
Accountant details Stanford investment spending HOUSTON – An accountant who worked for Texas tycoon R. Allen Stanford testified Wednesday that he grew increasingly concerned that the financier
readIMF tells Swazi govt to act on fiscal problems
03-02-2012
WASHINGTON – The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday told the cash-strapped government of Swaziland to move quickly to cut costs and pay its bills, warning that growth this year depends on
readPariah regimes play cat and mouse with financial watchdogs
03-02-2012
LONDON/ZURICH – Banks and regulators are powerless to find more than a fraction of the assets belonging to sanctioned regimes like Syria – even though they are right under their noses, say top finance
readFresh Portugal strike halts metro, ferry service
03-02-2012
LISBON – Public transport in Portugal ground to a halt yesterday in the latest strike to protest restructuring plans that are part of government austerity measures.In the capital Lisbon, the metro
readEngage employees every day
03-02-2012
BOSTON – Simple, no-cost managerial actions can do much to improve the engagement of the estimated 48 per cent of workers who today feel under-valued says Harvard Business Review.As a manager, dealing
readANC mine study rejects mine grab
03-02-2012
JOHANNESBURG – A study commissioned by South Africa’s ruling ANC has rejected calls for mine nationalisation and come out in favour of higher taxes and royalties, the Business Day newspaper reported
readSmall entrepreneurs hone business skill
03-02-2012
A RECORD 388 small business owners and their staff attended 50 business skills development courses that were presented by SMEs Compete last year.This was revealed by SMEs Compete director Danny Meyer.
readForeign mining companies in Mozambique criticised
03-02-2012
JOHANNESBURG – Australian and Brazilian mining giants are moving villagers to land insufficient for farming and far from jobs to make way for coal projects in central Mozambique, and then sidelining
readAfrican Digest
03-02-2012
Etisalat invites bids for African towers DUBAI – UAE telecoms operator Etisalat has invited bidders for its telephone tower operations in Africa, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on
readWorld Briefs
03-02-2012
Helicopters rescue snow trapped BELGRADE – Rescue helicopters evacuated dozens of people from snow-blocked villages in Serbia and Bosnia and air-lifted in emergency food and medicine as a severe cold
read‘Soul Train’s Don Cornelius dies
03-02-2012
LOS ANGELES – Don Cornelius, creator of the iconic TV music and dance show ‘Soul Train’ that helped introduce Americans to black pop culture, died on Wednesday after shooting himself in the head, Los
readAuthorities urge Russians to skip anti-Putin protest
03-02-2012
MOSCOW – Russian authorities sought yesterday to deter activists from turning up at a rally against Vladimir Putin’s rule, with the church calling on them to pray instead and the chief doctor urging
readMozambican trio get 25 years in South Africa for rhino poaching
03-02-2012
JOHANNESBURG – Three young Mozambican poachers will spend 25 years behind bars after they were found with two fresh rhino horns in South Africa’s Kruger Park, the national parks agency said on
readAfrican Briefs
03-02-2012
Security chief sacked after riots CAIRO – The Egyptian government sacked the head of security in the northern city of Port Said after an explosion of football violence that left 74 people dead, state
readKinky teacher can’t pay N$1.8 billion bail
03-02-2012
LOS ANGELES – School officials questioned how an elementary school teacher suspected of taking bizarre bondage-style photographs of children in his class went undetected for years as new allegations
readSyria locks down Hama on anniversary of massacre
03-02-2012
BEIRUT – Syrian troops closed public squares in Hama yesterday after residents poured red paint symbolising blood on the ground to mark the 30th anniversary of the massacre President Bashar Assad’s
readAccept Foreign Qualifications
03-02-2012
ALLOW me a space in your widely read newspaper to critically share my disappointment with the responsible and realistic members of the public about the monopolistic behaviours of the Namibian
readPast And Present Puppets
03-02-2012
WHO in a post-independence Namibia is a puppet and who is an imperialist? It is common in Namibia today to hear citizens labelling others agents of imperialists or puppets.Before independence in 1990
readNo Poverty Reduction Since Independence
03-02-2012
WE ARE amazed that no one else has yet reacted.A most astonishing statement was made by Henning Melber in the article ‘The year that was - Domestic politics in Namibia 2011’ (The Namibian, January 10,
readOur Leaders Lack Skills
03-02-2012
WHY is NamPower planning to build a coal-fired power station in the Erongo Region when at the same time they are going ahead with the Kudu gas power station at Oranjemund?Surely, we only need one or
readWhat Have I Done Wrong?
03-02-2012
I WANT to complain about the corruption that I experienced at the hands of the Otjiwarongo police, who took me to jail with no reason.If the police found me in town they would take me to jail while I
readFollow The Rural Girl’s Example
03-02-2012
WHEN I read the story of Natasha, the super girl who made it as the top student despite the harsh and unfavourable circumstances, I became so emotional I couldn’t help a few tears. What an inspiration
readA TV Licence For A PC?
03-02-2012
FURTHER to the rather incoherent response in the Namibian newspaper to various SMSes about NBC’s licence arrangement, was a response purporting to explain why it is necessary for TV set owners (as
readPlease Tell It Like It Is
03-02-2012
I WOULD like to comment on the article ‘Violence in prisons a complex issue’ (Thursday, January 22 2012).I do not appreciate it that the newspaper has selectively chosen only the negative remarks I
readBiased Reporting About Rhino Conservation
03-02-2012
NAMIBIA enjoys an international reputation for successful rhino conservation, being home to the only free living and growing population of Black Rhinoceros. This success has been achieved largely
readCriminals Are Not Heroes
03-02-2012
I AM highly disappointed to read your article ‘Citizens to Fight for Freedom of Movement’, published 1 February 2012. It is very sensationalist, biased and one-sided and represents the opinions of one
readOonkundana pafupi moAfrica
03-02-2012
JOHANNESBURG: Ehangano lyoondhila lya South Africa olya tameke iilonga yolweendo itaalu thikama palwe pokati ka Johannesburg na Beijing moChina, etiyali oshiwike shika.Omuwiliki gwiilonga yoondhila ya
readIta pa yiwa nawa komeho mooproyeka dhowina moshilongoO
03-02-2012
MUWILIKI Ndjayi gwiipambele yAfrica moshikondo shIikwapondje sha Ndowishi, omuaambasade, Walter Lindner okwa ti ooproyeka dhowina ndhoka dha tseyithilwe kepangelo lye omumvo 2004 nokutulwa miilonga
readAaniilonga yamwe ota ya dhana
03-02-2012
OKOMMISI yokukondjitha iilonga yuulingilingi [ACC] oya adha omathano giihulo mookompiuta dhimwe dhaaniilonga yepangelo ndhoka ya li ya kutha moombelewa opo ye ke dhi konakone. Ookompiuta ndhoka odha
readOkomitiye yokuungaunga nEfundja mOshana
03-02-2012
OKOMITIYE ndjoka hayi ungaunga niinima yEfundja moshitopolwa sha Shana oshiwike sha ziko oya gongalele lwotango momumvo nguka nokukundathana nkene yi na okukalonga pethimbo lyefundja.Okomitiye oya
readOmpumbwe onene
03-02-2012
AANAMIBIA oya londodhwa kutya oshilongo otashi ka kala nompumbwe yolusheno konyala lwoomegawatt 80 pethimbo lyokufu kwonuumvo. Elondodho ndika olya ningwa kOminista Yoomina nOonkondo, Isak Katali
readIivula Ithana a thikama mpoka a lyata miihokolola na Grobler
03-02-2012
OTASHI vulika omutoolinkundana, John Grobler oye mwene a tula oshinyolwa shoka ta ti edhina lye olya nyatekwa, pehala lyoSwapo mo internet. Oshinyolwa shoka osha holokele mehala lyoInternet lyoSwapo
readLast eight close to African glory
03-02-2012
LIBREVILLE – Zambia, Ivory Coast, Gabon and Ghana appear the likely winners of the 2012 Cup of Nations quarter-finals across central Africa this weekend.The football feast begins tomorrow with two
readFixtures
03-02-2012
Friday, February 3 Black Africa v SKW, Sam Nujoma Stadium 20h00 Saturday 4 February United Stars v Tigers, Rundu Sport Stadium 16h00 Mighty Gunners v Eleven
readNamibia Premier League log
03-02-2012
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readYoung Gladiators prep for Ghana
03-02-2012
THE national women’s under-20 football side began training in earnest yesterday as the Young Gladiators prepare for the Fifa World Cup qualifier first-leg match against Ghana on February 18.A squad of
readFootball fixtures
03-02-2012
Friday, February 3 German Bundesliga Nurnberg v Dortmund 21h30 Saturday, February 4 English Premier League Arsenal v Blackburn 15h00 Norwich v Bolton
readIPL not a distraction for England, says Strauss
03-02-2012
DUBAI – England captain Andrew Strauss disagreed the lucrative Indian league was a distraction for his team which faces a 3-0 defeat against Pakistan in the third and final Test starting here from
readAiling City bid to steal march on rivals
03-02-2012
LONDON – Having had their lead wiped out in midweek Manchester City have the chance to steal a march on their Premier League title rivals when they host Fulham tomorrow.A surprise 1-0 defeat by
readMuinjo ‘pained’ by deadly Egypt riots
03-02-2012
NAMIBIA Football Association president John Muinjo described Wednesday’s fatal clashes in Egypt as “painful and unnecessary”.Fans staged a pitch invasion in the Mediterranean city of Port Said on
readEgypt suspends football league after deadly incidents
03-02-2012
CHAIRMAN of Egypt’s football federation Sameer Zaher yesterday announced an open-ended suspension of the premier league after riots left 73 people dead and scores injured during a match between
readAfcon Fixtures
03-02-2012
Saturday, February 4 Zambia v Sudan 18h00 Ivory Coast v E Guinea 21h00 Sunday, February 5 Gabon v Mali 18h00
readWoman’s body found in Keetmans
03-02-2012
POLICE at Keetmanshoop are investigating the murder of Petrina Hendrika Isaak (39), whose body was found in the Tseiblaagte township’s old cemetery around 06h00 Wednesday morning. “Because of bruises
readSwapo think tank considers year
03-02-2012
IN preparation for the watershed year for the Swapo Party which will hold its much-anticipated congress to elect its deputy president, secretary general and deputy secretary general, the party’s
readSMSes for Friday 03 February 2012
03-02-2012
SMS Of The Day *TO all anti-gay people, you should count yourself lucky that you are not gay or don’t have a family member who is gay. You haters make life very difficult for gay people. – Parent of
read‘Sit-tight’ rulers risk African Spring
03-02-2012
JOHANNESBURG – Ageing African presidents who try to cling to power by manipulating constitutions and judiciaries risk the same popular rebellions that toppled rulers in last year’s Arab Spring,
readOngwediva to demolish illegal structures
03-02-2012
ONGWEDIVA – Just weeks after the Oshakati Town Council had residents up in arms over the demolition of illegal structures, the town council of Ongwediva has decided to follow similar steps.The
readNew twist in the Witbooi succession
03-02-2012
ACCUSATIONS and counter-accusations continue to fly in the Witbooi clan’s leadership succession dispute. The succession battle started after the death of former Prime Minister Hendrik Witbooi two
readNew Finance building behind schedule
03-02-2012
CONSTRUCTION on the new Ministry of Finance office building has suffered a serious delay due to substandard building materials.Concrete used by the Chinese contractor New Era for an already installed
readNamibia’s Bushmen profit from nature
03-02-2012
THE San are Namibia’s oldest indigenous inhabitants as well as the country’s poorest. For thousands of years they’ve lived in harmony with nature, but must now find their place in the modern world.The
readMP charged with firing shots in municipal area
03-02-2012
ONGWEDIVA – The former governor of the Ohangwena Region and now Swapo Party member of the National Assembly, Billy Mwaningange, is facing a charge of discharging a firearm in a municipal area.The
readGIPF investigations a ‘smokescreen’ – RDP
03-02-2012
THE Rally for Democracy and Progress (RDP) yesterday said the renewed investigation into the Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) Development Capital Portfolio (DCP) saga is a delaying tactic
readForty-nine per cent of Namibians living in poverty
03-02-2012
THE Labour and Social Welfare permanent secretary, Peter Mwatile, has revealed that 49 per cent of the country’s population lives below the poverty line. Mwatile said this while addressing the
readCommunity policing: Schools welcome initiative
03-02-2012
THE presence of community policing officers at some Windhoek schools has led to a reduction of behavioural problems and crime around schools.According to Andreas Katangolo, the principal of Havana
readAnother gas shortage imminent
03-02-2012
BARELY three months after the local gas industry was forced to its knees, another liquid petroleum gas shortage looms.This comes after South Africa, Namibia’s sole household gas provider, is facing
readConsider Alternatives To The N$3b Dam
03-02-2012
SO, the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry has been told to re-do the process of getting a builder for the N$3 billion Neckartal Dam in the Karas Region. For Permanent Secretary Andrew
readFrontlining on Twitter
03-02-2012
THE daily trials, tribulations and triumphs of the Twitterati, from ‘getting with this Shakespeare’ to tech savvy Mums, and a whole lot inbetween:@bennycdoze: “Knowledge of Africa by Af- ricans remain
readThe African Union: In Search Of A Democratic Leadership And Political Compass
03-02-2012
THE 18th African Union (AU) summit held on 29-30 January in Addis Ababa had all the elements of failure even before it had started. In light of these elements, the outcomes were pretty predictable.
readThe African Union: In Search Of A Democratic Leadership And Political Compass
03-02-2012
THE 18th African Union (AU) summit held on 29-30 January in Addis Ababa had all the elements of failure even before it had started. In light of these elements, the outcomes were pretty predictable.
readWood, Water and Women: Gender Equality In A Patriarchal Society
03-02-2012
AFTER a five-month stint at Orumana, I moved to Opuwo, the regional capital of the Kunene Region. It’s an interesting town; I call it the ‘confluence of Kunene’, the way you would refer to Windhoek as
readJockeying For Positions In Full Swing In Swapo
03-02-2012
THE jockeying for key positions such as those of regional coordinators for Swapo is in full swing with some candidates conducting door-to-door campaigns despite a call made by leaders last year that
readPolitical Perspective
03-02-2012
I KNOW we have a Swapo Government in power, and I don’t need reminding! But something about our Justice Minister Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana going to court this week resplendent in full party regalia
readHere lies our beloved brother
03-02-2012
LET’S have a moment of silence. Despite rumours of playing big boy rugby again soon the final whistle sounded this week for our beloved brother when he sadly passed on to the rugby fields in the great
readCakes, Candles and Red Wine
03-02-2012
AS I write this, Troll 1 is celebrating seven years of existence on planet earth. Seven years where he started off as the cutest, most adorable little baby boy, with big brown eyes and a smile that
readNotable Quotes
03-02-2012
THIS is not football. This is a war and people are dying in front of us. – Mohamed Abo Treika, Egyptian soccer player, responding to the deaths of more than 70 people following a violent clash at a
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