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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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Jiyai relishing challenge
ST ANDREWS - With two victories in five years at the Women’s British Open it is not surprising that South Korea’s Shin Jiyai describes it as her all-time favourite tournament. But she admitted that it would be extra special if she could stage a successful defence of the title over the Old Course at St Andrews.
A winner for the first time as a teenager at Sunningdale in 2008, Shin battled through wind and rain to repeat the feat at Royal Liverpool a year ago.
“I played in the British Open here in 2007 (she finished tied 28th) and it’s great to be back,” she said. “Last year was the worst weather I have ever encountered and I just hope it is a bit better this week.
“One thing I remember about the Old Course is the number of bunkers and the long putts. I think I had a birdie putt that was 65 yards last time.”
“But this is such a special place and I’m always happy to play here.”
Shin’s defence has been overshadowed by compatriot and world number one Park Inbee’s bid to become the first golfer to capture four majors in one calendar year.
“Inbee is playing so well,” acknowledged Shin. “She just seems to be so comfortable. She’’s a real inspiration to us all.”
Catriona Matthew, who partners Shin in the first two rounds, is hoping that the home crowd will be her inspiration.
The 43-year-old became the first Scot to win a major at the 2009 Women’s British Open at Royal Lytham and St Annes and she is having a great season.
She came close to stopping Park’s major sweep at the LPGA Championship in June - just losing out in a play-off. Matthew, from North Berwick, east of Edinburgh, has twice won the St Rule Trophy at St Andrews as an amateur and she reckoned she has played the famous Old Course about 40 times.
“Obviously, for me to win at St Andrews and beat Inbee would be a huge deal,” said the world No.12.
“I’ve played well in all the majors this year and I’m really excited about the week.
“If Inbee does win it would be unbelievable. Tiger Woods did it (won four successive majors) but not in a calendar year and it would be a phenomenal feat. It’s something that might never be repeated.” Matthew and Park both tied for seventh at the 2007 Women’s British Open at St Andrews - both are hoping for a place in history as the 2013 champion. -Nampa-AFP
A winner for the first time as a teenager at Sunningdale in 2008, Shin battled through wind and rain to repeat the feat at Royal Liverpool a year ago.
“I played in the British Open here in 2007 (she finished tied 28th) and it’s great to be back,” she said. “Last year was the worst weather I have ever encountered and I just hope it is a bit better this week.
“One thing I remember about the Old Course is the number of bunkers and the long putts. I think I had a birdie putt that was 65 yards last time.”
“But this is such a special place and I’m always happy to play here.”
Shin’s defence has been overshadowed by compatriot and world number one Park Inbee’s bid to become the first golfer to capture four majors in one calendar year.
“Inbee is playing so well,” acknowledged Shin. “She just seems to be so comfortable. She’’s a real inspiration to us all.”
Catriona Matthew, who partners Shin in the first two rounds, is hoping that the home crowd will be her inspiration.
The 43-year-old became the first Scot to win a major at the 2009 Women’s British Open at Royal Lytham and St Annes and she is having a great season.
She came close to stopping Park’s major sweep at the LPGA Championship in June - just losing out in a play-off. Matthew, from North Berwick, east of Edinburgh, has twice won the St Rule Trophy at St Andrews as an amateur and she reckoned she has played the famous Old Course about 40 times.
“Obviously, for me to win at St Andrews and beat Inbee would be a huge deal,” said the world No.12.
“I’ve played well in all the majors this year and I’m really excited about the week.
“If Inbee does win it would be unbelievable. Tiger Woods did it (won four successive majors) but not in a calendar year and it would be a phenomenal feat. It’s something that might never be repeated.” Matthew and Park both tied for seventh at the 2007 Women’s British Open at St Andrews - both are hoping for a place in history as the 2013 champion. -Nampa-AFP
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