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The Namibian
Tue 13 Aug 2013
SMS Of The Day * THIS nation is in dire need of a massive conference on housing. When we experienced a crisis in the education sector a crisis-control brain-storming conference was organised which resulted in the best deal ever for the Namibian child, nam Food For Thought * BOURGEOISIE has become a daily occupation if not the order of the day of the upper-echelons, President Hifikepunye Pohamba we urge you to revisit this unpatriotic geocentricism among your staff and the well-connected, for everybody to r Bouquets And Brickbats * COMMISSIONER of Prisons, can you please explain the strategies you use to appoint officers to certain positions? It is my observation that you are being fed with wrong information then you just promote individuals without making p SMS Of The Day * I THINK Paulus ‘The Rock’ Ambunda lost his belt because of this promoter and trainer. How can a world champion still be training at the Katutura Youth Complex where there is not enough equipment. I think they must follow the example of Ha Food For Thought * NAMIBIA Dairies are unable to match low prices of imported milk and this ultimately means the consumer will have to pay more for local milk. Look at the prices of the local chicken. All these profits are going in the pockets of a few in Bouquets And Brickbats * I AM pleased to hear that Cabinet has responded positively to the proposal of Namibia Dairies to support the industry. The restrictions which support the industry by reducing competition to ensure the survival of the industry is a SMS Of The Day * CEO’s golden handshakes. Somewhere on our statute books there must be a provision that if a board of directors suspends/dismisses a CEO without due regard to legal provision (substantive/procedural law) such board must carry the costs for Food For Thought * JACKY Asheeke was so right with her last column- why are the fathers of the dead children not being prosecuted? (Reference to the children who died in shack fires last week) Our justice system still protects men over women. In this cont Bouquets And Brickbats * ALEXACTUS Kaure, your column in Friday’s newspaper opened my eyes. One hardly finds impartial case study analysers in Namibia. Let’s not destroy the Polytechnic’s strong foundation (Tjivikua) as yet. At least wait until the transf SMS Of The Day * WHY doesn’t NBC listen when they are criticised? The little red chairs on Good Morning Namibia have done their part and are dirty especially at the arm rests. Please listen for once. You interview professionals and internationals on those Food For Thought * MINISTRY of Education, in order to address the shortages of teachers at primary schools why don’t you consider employing us who hold a diploma in lifelong learning and community education for teaching posts? We also did health education Bouquets And Brickbats * MY fellow Namibians, I am not a Swapo member but a third term for President Hifikepuye Pohamba will be a step closer towards attainment of Vision 2030. Believe me His Excellency has made crucial bold decisions, and I don’t regret
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| 2013-07-23
Tito exit hard to take: Puyol
MADRID - Barcelona captain Carles Puyol has spoken publicly for the first time of his sadness that Tito Vilanova has had to leave his post as coach after just one season due to ill health.
Vilanova’s departure was confirmed on Friday when he informed the club that his ongoing treatment for cancer of a saliva gland was no longer compatible with the day-to-day responsibilities of managing the Catalans.
“It was a very hard blow,” Puyol told a press conference yesterday.
“Nobody expected it. The team has been left very affected. The news we have received is very difficult, but this is an illness and the person is the most important.
“Tito is very much in the thoughts of those in the dressing room. He spoke to us and calmed us. He asked us to continue to fight as he would do.”Vilanova’s sudden departure has, though, left Barca without a coach less than a month before they are due to begin the defence of their Spanish title.
President Sandro Rosell said on Friday he expected to make an announcement on a new boss this week and local media on Monday reported the club’s shortlist had been reduced to just former player and youth team coach Luis Enrique and Argentine Gerardo Martino.
And despite his own personal friendship with Enrique, Puyol said he had no preference on who takes over.
“All the names that are coming out are capable of training this team. I am sure they will look for who is best for Barca.
“You all know that I have a good relationship with Luis Enrique, who is one of the candidates, and he is capable as are the rest of the names.
“Martino likes the Barca style of play and I know that he is a good coach.”
On a personal level Puyol is also running against the clock to be fit to start the new season having undergone a third knee operation in a year back in June.
“I am recovering. I would like to be training with the team but right now I can’t. I am not setting targets, but everyday I am better. It was a hard year, with three operations, and I don’t want to rush myself.”
-Nampa-AFP
Vilanova’s departure was confirmed on Friday when he informed the club that his ongoing treatment for cancer of a saliva gland was no longer compatible with the day-to-day responsibilities of managing the Catalans.
“It was a very hard blow,” Puyol told a press conference yesterday.
“Nobody expected it. The team has been left very affected. The news we have received is very difficult, but this is an illness and the person is the most important.
“Tito is very much in the thoughts of those in the dressing room. He spoke to us and calmed us. He asked us to continue to fight as he would do.”Vilanova’s sudden departure has, though, left Barca without a coach less than a month before they are due to begin the defence of their Spanish title.
President Sandro Rosell said on Friday he expected to make an announcement on a new boss this week and local media on Monday reported the club’s shortlist had been reduced to just former player and youth team coach Luis Enrique and Argentine Gerardo Martino.
And despite his own personal friendship with Enrique, Puyol said he had no preference on who takes over.
“All the names that are coming out are capable of training this team. I am sure they will look for who is best for Barca.
“You all know that I have a good relationship with Luis Enrique, who is one of the candidates, and he is capable as are the rest of the names.
“Martino likes the Barca style of play and I know that he is a good coach.”
On a personal level Puyol is also running against the clock to be fit to start the new season having undergone a third knee operation in a year back in June.
“I am recovering. I would like to be training with the team but right now I can’t. I am not setting targets, but everyday I am better. It was a hard year, with three operations, and I don’t want to rush myself.”
-Nampa-AFP
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