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44 Articles found on Monday, 29 April 2013
We will not be held hostage by the EU: Tweya
29-04-2013
ARANDIS - The Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, Tjekero Tweya says Namibia will not be held hostage over the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) by Europe.“If the European Union (EU) does not
readInvestors hunt for emerging bank shares as euro casts shadow over West
29-04-2013
LONDON – The euro zone debt crisis has made investors wary of western European bank stocks and they are seeking more value and less risk in banks in central Europe, Russia, Turkey and even Africa.The
readEthiopian Airlines first to fly 787 Dreamliner since grounding
29-04-2013
ADDIS ABABA – Ethiopian Airlines on Saturday became the world’s first carrier to resume flying Boeing Co’s 787 Dreamliner passenger jets, landing the first commercial flight since the global fleet was
readGeingob opens Otavi business expo
29-04-2013
OTAVI - The first-ever Otavi Investment Expo and Festival, which started on Wednesday last week, was officially opened by Prime Minister Hage Geingob who praised the town council for organising a
readCuba’s young see bleak future, many want to leave
29-04-2013
HAVANA – On weekend nights in Havana, young hipsters fill the pavements at a busy intersection near the seafront and spill into the park below, passing rum bottles between them, smoking cigarettes and
readGaborone transforming into De Beers diamond capital
29-04-2013
OVER $3 billion worth of De Beers diamonds have been aggregated in Gaborone and distributed to three countries since the relocation of the exercise from London in August last year, Mmegi reported. In
readThree Elements of Great Communication
29-04-2013
TO make it in any job, you need to be able to convey ideas clearly and effectively. There are three things the best communicators employ to deliver their message:Credibility: Prove your authority by
readB2Gold Mine to invest in local communities
29-04-2013
OTJIWARONGO – The Otjozondjupa Regional Governor has praised the Otjikoto B2Gold Mine Namibia for its investment in the people of his region.Samuel Nuuyoma was speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony
readNA passes bills on tax relief
29-04-2013
WINDHOEK – The National Assembly on Thursday passed the Stamp Duties, Transfer Duty and Income Tax amendment bills.These bills were tabled by the Minister of Finance, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila. The
readHidden goods part of truck deal tax dodge
29-04-2013
SPARE parts and a diplomat’s furniture which were hidden in buses imported from China were the latest ingredients of a N$2 million tax evasion operation to come to light in the trial of former Public
readLords of the CBD in land controversy
29-04-2013
THE sale of 4,600 square metres of land in the central business district [CBD] in Windhoek earlier this month by United Africa Group to the First National Bank for a princely sum of about N$40 million
read‘The Rocket’ takes Tribeca Film Festival’s top prize
29-04-2013
NEW YORK – The Australian film ‘The Rocket’ picked up two top honours on Thursday at the Tribeca Film Awards, winning best narrative feature and best actor for the performance of a non-professional
readTwo police officers shot as Italian government sworn in
29-04-2013
ROME – Two Italian police officers were shot and wounded yesterday outside the prime minister’s office in Rome at the same time as Prime Minister Enrico Letta’s new government was being sworn in just
readMugabe blocking reforms – Tsvangirai
29-04-2013
HARARE – Zimbabwe Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai on Thursday accused President Robert Mugabe’s party of obstructing reforms needed to guarantee the credibility of upcoming polls.“The major stumbling
readGreat strides made since 1994, says Zuma
29-04-2013
PRETORIA – Significant economic improvements have been made since the attainment of democracy, President Jacob Zuma said on Saturday.“While income inequality remains high, the expansion of our social
readSyria rejects US, UK chemical arms claims
29-04-2013
Damascus – Syria dismissed as a “barefaced lie” on Saturday American and British claims it may have used chemical arms, as staunch ally Russia warned against using such fears to intervene militarily
readHope for survivors fades as Bangladesh building toll reaches 363
29-04-2013
DHAKA – Hope for survivors under the rubble of a building that collapsed outside the capital of Bangladesh faded yesterday, and with more than 900 people still counted as missing fears grew that the
readSMSes for Monday 29 April 2013
29-04-2013
SMS Of The Day *IT’S almost time to elect political leaders. Fellow Namibians let’s not fill newspapers with complaints about wrong leaders in our country. Let’s go and choose the right people, fit
readBrian Kanguatjivi nokuninga omulongiskola
29-04-2013
SHO a kala omimvo ndatu koUnited Kingdom (UK) ongomuniilonga gwiinima ya pamba aanyasha hono Brian Kanguatjivi gwomimvo omilongo ndatu nantano (35) okwa galukile kegumbo nenyanyu e ye a manithe
readAapashiyoni yaaNdowishi ya ponokelelwa pehala lyokuvululukilwa pOmaruru
29-04-2013
AAPASHIYONI yaahokanathani yaaNdowishi ya kala pehala pehala lyomavululukilo pOmaruru okwa kundanekwa yu umpilwa nokuyugwa kwa homatiwa poowili dhookongulasha dhEtiyali. Uuyelele okuziilila komukalimo
readOmbedhi yu ukitheni koondohotola mbono ya li miilonga pethimbo lyeso lyaJuliana Kleopas nokahanona ke
29-04-2013
GUMWE gwomaapangi taa pulwapulwa shi na sha neso lyaJuliana Kleopas nokahanona ke mbono ya manene oondjenda dhawo omumvo gwa zi ko moshipangelo shepangelo shaWindhoek Central oku undulile ombedhi
readWindhoek property sale questionable
29-04-2013
THE process which the City of Windhoek plans to use during the sale of 116 residential erven in Otjomuise Extension 4 is highly questionable, misleading and subject to manipulation and is also
readFrom The Twittersphere
29-04-2013
NAMIBIA, the good, the fads, and the flying chickens! Yes, flying chickens. Namibian tweeps had a well-travelled weekend – from Transylvania to New Jersey, the Emirates to Oshakati, Kuiseb and Rundu,
readThe Dogg’s ‘Untold Story’ finally launched
29-04-2013
HISTORY was made at the Atlantic Hotel in Walvis Bay on Saturday night after Martin Morocky Mbwalu, popularly known as The Dogg in music circles, launched his highly anticipated autobiography which
readTraditional communities must seek unity under one banner of leadership – Swartbooi
29-04-2013
THE Karas governor, Bernadus Swartbooi, has called upon traditional communities embroiled in leadership tussles to earnestly seek unity under one banner of leadership. “As political leaders we do not
readSwapo kicks off Grootfontein race
29-04-2013
THE race for next month’s by-election for a regional councillor at Grootfontein is on after the Swapo Party named Nelao Amagulu as its candidate.Swapo secretary general Nangolo Mbumba confirmed that
read‘Struggle kids’ granted N$500 bail
29-04-2013
WINDHOEK – The 224 ‘children of the liberation struggle’ arrested for illegally camping near the Swapo Party headquarters in the capital have been granted bail of N$500 each.The protesters were
readPolice worried about alcohol-related crime
29-04-2013
SIX people were killed in different parts of the country over the weekend, while three fatal car accidents and one rape were reported to the police. Denver Manuel (28) was kicked and stoned by four
readMupetami angry at tribalism remarks
29-04-2013
THE regional councillor for Okatyali Constituency in the Oshana Region has hit back at Oshana Governor Clemens Kashuupulwa, saying the governor was not telling the truth when he said that some
readJuliana Kleopas family losing hope
29-04-2013
THE hearing into the circumstances surrounding the death of Juliana Kleopas and her unborn child at the Katutura state hospital in 2011 entered its second week as family members said the are already
readGhost teacher’ scam cost ministry
29-04-2013
THE scale of an alleged ‘ghost teacher’ scam discovered at the Ministry of Education in late 2011 ballooned on Friday evening, with the first court appearance of eight suspects following their arrest
readEtondo is the Last Band Standing
29-04-2013
All roads led to the Zoo Park on Saturday evening, when Namibians of all persuasions came out to celebrate and enjoy live music at the much anticipated grand finale of the annual Last Band Standing
readCity condemns illegal electricity connections
29-04-2013
THE City of Windhoek has once again strongly condemned the dangerous practice of stealing electricity by means of illegal connections to the power grid.City of Windhoek chief executive officer Joshua
readDamara clans must be recognised
29-04-2013
THE Damara unity conference which was held at Okahandja over the weekend has urged the government to recognise some Damara sub-groups as not doing so had contributed to the lack of development.The
readClimate change: Expert says Africans should be proactive
29-04-2013
AS the world marked Earth Day on Monday April 22, an African scientist said rural communities would bear the brunt of climate change.Professor Benjamin Mapani, who teaches geology at the University of
readStars, Gunners join Rundu pair in semis
29-04-2013
AFRICAN Stars and Mighty Gunners joined Rundu-based United Stars and Rundu Chiefs in the semifinals of the Bidvest Namibia Cup after winning their quarterfinal matches on Saturday. At Windhoek’s Sam
readNamibia U20 clicks into gear
29-04-2013
NAMIBIA’s national Under 20 rugby team completely dominated their friendly match against a Namibian President’s XV on Saturday, running out comfortable 74-19 winners, after leading 38-7 at halftime.
read‘Champions in Action’ Boxing Bonanza for Walvis
29-04-2013
PROFESSIONAL boxing goes to the coast next month when Julius ‘Blue Machine’ Indongo will top the bill in an international non title fight against Herbert Nkabiti of Botswana on May 11. The unbeaten
readReal Madrid make Barcelona wait for La Liga title
29-04-2013
ATLETICO Madrid’s 14-year wait for a victory over Real Madrid continued as Jose Mourinho’s men came from behind to beat their city rivals 2-1.Radamel Falcao had put the hosts ahead by heading home
readFerrer replace Del Potro for Portugal Open
29-04-2013
OEIRAS, Portugal - David Ferrer has been drafted in as a late replacement for ailing Juan Martin del Potro just in time to save face for the Portugal Open as the event begins today.The re-branded ATP
readMombasa Sevens Rugby Tournament Results
29-04-2013
Namibia 24 Ivory Coast 14 Zambia 26 Namibia 0 Senegal 19
readNotable Quotes
29-04-2013
There is a perception that the board is corrupt. – Finance Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has urged the Namibia Tender Board to tighten its grip on effective governance in order to improve the
readBrumbies back on top in Super Rugby
29-04-2013
WELLINGTON - The ACT Brumbies pushed their claim to a third Super Rugby title and answered accusations of negative play by scoring six tries en route to a 41-7 win over the Western Force on
readLiverpool routs Newcastle
29-04-2013
LONDON - As Luis Suarez began a 10-match ban, Liverpool showed it still has bite up front by inflicting Newcastle’s worst home loss since 1925 in the English Premier League on Saturday.Making the
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