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57 Articles found on Wednesday, 9 January 2013
Cuba snubs Namibia
09-01-2013
THE Cuban government has snubbed Namibia by terminating a proposed business partnership between one of its state institutions and the Roads Contractor Company (RCC).The Caribbean country informed
readNoose to tighten on contraband cigarettes
09-01-2013
THE Ministry of Finance is to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tobacco Institute of Southern Africa (TISA) before the end of this month to curb illegal imports and trading in
readNo school fees for primaries
09-01-2013
THE Ministry of Education has decided to provide free education to preprimary and primary learners because this is a requirement of the Constitution.David Namwandi, the Deputy Minister of Education,
readBACK TO SCHOOL
09-01-2013
Jatompa Kapenda (16) and her mother take on the hefty task of buying books and stationery for the upcoming school year.Jatompa will be in grade 10 this year at St Paul’s College. Her mother told The
readCuba snubs Namibia
09-01-2013
THE Cuban government has snubbed Namibia by terminating a proposed business partnership between one of its state institutions and the Roads Contractor Company (RCC).The Caribbean country informed
readNoose to tighten on contraband cigarettes
09-01-2013
THE Ministry of Finance is to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tobacco Institute of Southern Africa (TISA) before the end of this month to curb illegal imports and trading in
readNo school fees for primaries
09-01-2013
THE Ministry of Education has decided to provide free education to preprimary and primary learners because this is a requirement of the Constitution.David Namwandi, the Deputy Minister of Education,
readBACK TO SCHOOL
09-01-2013
Jatompa Kapenda (16) and her mother take on the hefty task of buying books and sta- tionery for the upcoming school year. Jatompa will be in grade 10 this year at St Paul’s College. Her mother told
readNamibians excel in CSA contests
09-01-2013
NAMIBIA’S Craig Williams, Brandon Viret and Louis Klazinga are among the leading cricketers in the Cricket South Africa (CSA) Provincial three-day and one-day competitions, following their encounters
readObama shows combativeness entering tough second term
09-01-2013
WASHINGTON – Just two weeks before his second inauguration, President Barack Obama is acting as if he believes he has a big mandate for his next term. The latest sign: his decision to defy a concerted
readOshakati’s debt on the increase
09-01-2013
THE Oshakati Town Council has made a nett profit of N$6,9 million for the book year ending on June 30 2011, but the annual outstanding debt increase is a cause of serious concern for the Auditor
readChakirra’s Kishwa Designs showcased in Mozambique
09-01-2013
After a long and busy year, Chikirra Claasen finished off 2012 with a bang by taking part in Mozambique Fashion Week from December 7 to 15 2012.This was the second time that the talented designer was
readHundreds scamper in OTT for D&M rail jobs
09-01-2013
OTJIWARONGO – Throngs of job seekers rushed to the Ministry of Labour's offices in Otjiwarongo on Monday to register their names for possible jobs at D&M Rail Construction.D&M Rail Construction, a
readWhat You Really Want from an Informational Interview
09-01-2013
Informational interviews help you explore career options and make connections by giving you a safe environment to ask pointed questions. But there’s a risk: If you don’t make a good first impression,
readSamsung offers two shows at once
09-01-2013
LAS VEGAS – South Korean electronics giant Samsung Monday unveiled a new television that lets two people watch two different shows at the same time.The F9500 television is the first in the world to
readSony unveils bath-friendly smartphone
09-01-2013
LAS VEGAS – Sony has announced a new smartphone that can be used in the shower or bath without the risk of damage.This water-resistant feature is relatively common in Japan, but has not been included
readHuawei challenges Samsung, Apple with big-screen phones
09-01-2013
NEW YORK – Huawei Technologies Co Ltd boosted smartphone display size and resolution on Monday with two new devices aimed at challenging much bigger rivals, including Samsung Electronics Co Ltd and
readAnglo American picks new CEO
09-01-2013
LONDON – Global miner Anglo American named AngloGold Ashanti boss Mark Cutifani on Tuesday as its new chief executive to succeed Cynthia Carroll.“Anglo American plc announces the appointment of Mark
readEurozone jobless rate jumps to record 11.8%
09-01-2013
BRUSSELS – The unemployment rate across the troubled eurozone rose to a record 11.8% in November, official data showed yesterday.Up from 11.7 percent in October, the number of people out of work in
read10 banks agree to pay for foreclosure abuse
09-01-2013
WASHINGTON – Ten major banks agreed this week to pay US$8.5 billion to settle federal complaints that they wrongfully foreclosed on homeowners who should have been allowed to stay in their homes.The
readHome ownership dreams in booming Beijing
09-01-2013
BEIJING – It was a bargain China's zealous real estate buyers couldn't refuse: at the East Asia Impressions Lake compound in suburban Beijing, apartments were selling for just 13 000 yuan (US$2 086)
readBrad Pitt ignores China ban
09-01-2013
Brad Pitt is reportedly set to travel to China for the first time since being banned from the country more than 15 years ago because of his role in the movie ‘Seven Years in Tibet’The 49-year-old
readSata fears food riots over high prices
09-01-2013
Lusaka – Zambia’s president Michael Sata warned on Monday that high food prices could spark riots, which toppled a previous government, as he put pressure on millers to keep prices down.Speaking
readJapan plans to raise military budget amid China row
09-01-2013
TOKYO – Japan will raise military spending this year for the first time in over a decade under a ruling party plan, an official said Tuesday, as Tokyo summoned Beijing’s envoy in a territorial row.The
readJournalist, cleric detained in Gambia
09-01-2013
Banjul – A Gambian journalist who contributes to The Associated Press was held by security officials on Monday night, according to the Gambian Press Union.Reporter Abdoulie John went to the National
readIsraeli minister warms to Hagel for Pentagon
09-01-2013
JERUSALEM – A senior Israeli diplomat has given gave a positive view of Chuck Hagel’s nomination as US defence secretary, though some commentators in the Jewish state expressed worries that the choice
readUK detective on trial over phone hacking
09-01-2013
London – A senior British counter-terrorism detective committed a “gross breach” of public trust by trying to sell information to Rupert Murdoch’s News of the World about the police investigation into
readNakefekelelwa edhipago lyOmupangi a holoka mOmpangu
09-01-2013
LAMECK Lebeus (gwomimvo 21), e li omukalimo gwomomukunda Onelombe moshitopolwa sha Hangwena, okwa holoka mOmpangu ya Mengestrate pOmungwelume mOmaandaha goshiwik shika, a lopotelwa edhipago lya Liika
readSMS mOshiwambo
09-01-2013
*Otwa hala evatelo komushamane Mateus Shikongo Chairman wo Company Namibia Marine Resours euye kovanailonga tava mono oixuna ko Manager ei ili oku hatu kolonyekwa,hatu fipwa ohonde twa fa tuheli
readMuni gwa Gobabis a kutha 49 miilonga
09-01-2013
MUNI gwondoolopa ya Gobabis okwa kutha miilonga aaniilonga ye li 49 pehulilo lyomwedhi gwa zi ko e te ya pe uupakete wokuza miilonga pakwiiyamba, ihe aaniilonga mbaka ina ye shi nyanyukilwa molwashoka
readShaduka okwa nana oshimaliwa oshindji manga ina ya
09-01-2013
MANGA ina tagauluka oongamba okuya ku Angola, Lazarus Shaduka (ngoka e li ta kongwa kOpolisi ya Namibia) , okwa li a nana oshimaliwa shomaalu ogundji.Omugandjimulombo gwOpolisi kOmufala gwOpevi Edwin
readChasing the dots ... Moral Fibre, Motivation and the Modern World
09-01-2013
The Christmas break period is not one usually mapped as one where one's basic views are challenged as the media and town environment is usually overrun with the normal retail therapy propaganda while
readSMSes for Wednesday 09 January 2013
09-01-2013
SMS Of The Day *MANY Namibians want to earn a lot of money and work very little! Recipe for disaster! Food for Thought *CORRUPTION is clearly a big enemy of Namibia. Everywhere you go people seem to
readBrave Botes launches coaching course
09-01-2013
THE 20th edition of the Quinton Steele Botes Athletics Course and Training Camp was launched in Windhoek on Monday when more than 250 young athletes and 18 coaches turned up for the opening. But the
readKuznetsova overcomes Wozniacki and Sydney heat
09-01-2013
FORMER world number two Svetlana Kuznetsova defied sweltering heat that earlier prompted Agnieszka Radwanska to suggest it was too hot to play to beat seventh seed Caroline Wozniacki on yesterday in
readTogo’s Adebayor in Nations Cup U-turn
09-01-2013
PARIS – Tottenham’s Togo star Emmanuel Adebayor has had a last minute change of heart and will after all take part in the Africa Cup of Nations later this month, according to the head of his country’s
read‘Passionate’ Warne sorry for T20 bust-up
09-01-2013
SYDNEY – Australian bowling great Shane Warne apologised yesterday for the foul-mouthed Twenty20 confrontation that earned him a ban and a fine, and said he hoped he had not tarnished his legacy in
readCaf robbed Nam players: Hindjou
09-01-2013
NAMIBIAN players were denied the opportunity to attract lucrative deals abroad because the Confederation of African Football (Caf) and Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) failed to award Namibia
readMessi appetite not sated
09-01-2013
WASHINGTON – Record four-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi had no sooner picked up his award in Zurich on Monday than he was forecasting there’s much more to come, as he is still only 25.The
readLate rush for 2013 Africa Cup of Nations tickets
09-01-2013
JOHANNESBURG – Under two weeks before the Africa Cup of Nations kick-off, ticket sales have jumped to 60 percent of the target, though still 200 000 short of what would make organisers happy.Fans
readRisser gets Swindon golden handshake
09-01-2013
SWINDON Town paid up Oliver Risser’s contract in full in order to allow the midfielder to leave the County Ground, the Advertiser understands.A statement released by the club on Monday confirmed
readWaldschmidt up to 70 in Dakar
09-01-2013
Namibia’s Ingo Waldschmidt finished stage three of the Dakar Rally in sixty seventh place on Monday.Waldschmidt, who has been riding cautiously during his opening two stages, said he found the stage
readBlack Vulcanite signed by SA label
09-01-2013
Namibian Hip Hop group Black Vulcanite have taken the foot print of Namibian Hip Hop outside the borders with their recent signing to the South African music label, Rude World Records. The Rap group
readUsakos residents angry about poor municipal services
09-01-2013
A group of unhappy Usakos residents marched to the municipality office on Monday, complaining that the town authority is ignoring their cries for help.The Chairperson of the Usakos Concerned Group,
readImprove transport operations – Karuaera
09-01-2013
THE chairperson of the Namibia Public Passenger Transport Association, Uapingena Karuaera, says there is a need for proper planning to ensure that passengers are not left stranded at the beginning of
readFishing vessel sinks at Walvis Bay
09-01-2013
ONE of Tunacor’s hake trawlers ‘Nicole’ sank about 80 nautical miles southwest of Walvis Bay on New Year’s day.The 14 crew members on board escaped without injury with the assistance of another vessel
readPhotography on the go
09-01-2013
THEY are no strangers to the public eye, especially workers who take their lunch relaxing in the cool shades of the trees at the Zoo Park in Windhoek. These entrepreneurs will take your picture and
readNamibian man necklaced in South Africa
09-01-2013
THE Namibian Police could not confirm whether or not news about a Namibian man, reported to have been killed in a South African informal settlement, after having a tyre filled with paraffin placed
readMan burned to death, bundled into aardvark burrow
09-01-2013
GOBABIS – A charred body, believed to be that of a prominent member of the community anti-stock theft unit at Aminuis, Hijambepo 'Majoro' Kazeurua, was on Monday found buried in an aardvark burrow at
readFor sale: A crate of beer for a goat
09-01-2013
OPUWO – The Deputy Regional Commander of Kunene Police, Deputy Commissioner James Nderura, says the exchange of alcohol and drugs to OvaHimba farmers for livestock will not be tolerated.Nderura said
readGovt to establish a food bank
09-01-2013
THE Namibian government is to establish a food bank to cater to the basic needs of impoverished Namibians who have been collecting expired food items from dumpsites.Deputy Prime Minister Marco Hausiku
read‘Art Talk’ with Elemotho
09-01-2013
The Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre’s (FNCC) first event of the year takes place next week and features successful local musician Elemotho, who will present an ‘Art Talk’ in the FNCC Cinema. Namibian
readDordabis man facing stock theft charges
09-01-2013
A 37-year-old man was arrested on Saturday for stealing cattle at Farm Kareeboomvlei in the Dordabis area of the Khomas Region.Karel Bock is alleged to have stolen two heads of cattle, valued at N$14
readGroot Aub worries about increased rates and taxes
09-01-2013
The City of Windhoek (COW), which announced last year that it will extend its boundaries in all directions, said it was not yet in a position to reveal whether there will be an increase in basic
readAfrica: Where black is not really beautiful
09-01-2013
JOHANNESBURG – South Africa is marketed to the world as Mandela's rainbow nation, where everyone is proud of their race and heritage. But for some black South Africans there is such a thing as being
read12 people die on roads so far
09-01-2013
BY noon yesterday, a total of 12 people had perished on Namibian roads during the first week of 2013 alone.During the same period, 126 people were injured in accidents, while 64 crashes took place. In
readNotable Quotes
09-01-2013
AS far as I am concerned, you have to search for the answers at the parental home which has failed society. – Veronica De Klerk, the Executive Director of Women’s Action for Development (WAD) says
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