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The Namibian
Tue 13 Aug 2013
SMS Of The Day * MINISTRY of Gender and Child Welfare, TEARS are rolling down as I write this SMS. The killing of women in Namibia is now like reciting a poem. Are we really getting the protection we deserve while women not being treated as part of this c Food For Thought * SO the Zimbabwe elections were free and peaceful and not free and fair? Bouquets And Brickbats * NURSES at Katutura Hospital must stop wearing those big plastic sandals at work because they are not the official working shoes. We want to see you looking smart and beautiful with your full uniform. 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
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OPINIONS - NOTABLE QUOTES
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Notable Quotes
ALL direct and indirect role players must demonstrate utmost seriousness and work tirelessly to resolve this matter amicably with a view to return to normalcy as soon as possible. – RDP President Hidipo Hamutenya urging all concerned parties to hasten towards a resolution as the taxi strike is having serious adverse effects on citizens, businesses and the economy.
WE are exporting jobs and wealth creation, and forgo significant potential for economic growth. – Calle Schlettwein, Minister of Trade and Industry warning Namibians that we are losing valuable contributions to our economy as our econmony is based on the exportation of raw materials and the bountiful Value Addition of these materials occur outside the country.
THE champ is very positive and ready to defend his title. This is our title, and our national asset and we aim to bring it back to Namibia. – Boxing promoter Nestor Tobias letting Namibians know that the champ is in good spirits and intends on bringing the title back to home.
From The History Books
It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might has well not have lived at all, in which case you have failed by default. – Joanne ‘Jo’ Rowling (born 31 July 1965), pen name JK Rowling, is a British novelist, best known as the author of the Harry Potter fantasy series. The Potter books have gained worldwide attention, won multiple awards, and sold more than 400 million copies.They have become the best-selling book series in history.
WE are exporting jobs and wealth creation, and forgo significant potential for economic growth. – Calle Schlettwein, Minister of Trade and Industry warning Namibians that we are losing valuable contributions to our economy as our econmony is based on the exportation of raw materials and the bountiful Value Addition of these materials occur outside the country.
THE champ is very positive and ready to defend his title. This is our title, and our national asset and we aim to bring it back to Namibia. – Boxing promoter Nestor Tobias letting Namibians know that the champ is in good spirits and intends on bringing the title back to home.
From The History Books
It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might has well not have lived at all, in which case you have failed by default. – Joanne ‘Jo’ Rowling (born 31 July 1965), pen name JK Rowling, is a British novelist, best known as the author of the Harry Potter fantasy series. The Potter books have gained worldwide attention, won multiple awards, and sold more than 400 million copies.They have become the best-selling book series in history.
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