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The Namibian
Mon 12 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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| 2013-08-09
SPCA Fun Day a family affair
SPCA Fun Day
DOG lovers were in fine spirits on Sunday when more than 60 tail-wagging participants took part in the much-anticipated SPCA Fun Day, which was held at the Windhoek German Shepherd Dog Club.
A warm winter’s day added to a festive family outdoor atmosphere, which saw dogs and their owners participate in several enjoy- able activities, with lots of canine socialising and prizes aplenty.
A hardworking organis- ing committee, together with the Namibian rep- resentative of Hill’s Pet Products, Christiane Hass, have revived the Fun Day after a lapse of many years, and were successful in rais- ing sponsorships and prizes with an estimated value of N$55 000, with everyone being a winner on the day.
These included some of the big raffle prizes such as a two-night stay in the Kalahari Sands, getaways to Okutala African Quest and Kunene River Lodge, plus vouchers, pet acces- sories, jewellery, and Hill’s pet hampers galore being given away.
Dogs in all shapes, sizes and breeds turned up (on leashes) and were paraded before a panel of judges, competing for a spot in cat- egoriessuchasbest-dressed dog, best trick, oldest dog, best breed, you name it.
From the tiniest Toy Pom to the fluffiest white Standard Poodle, the slinki- est Greyhound, the busy Border Collie and an as- sortment of ‘pavement spe- cials’, they were all there.
“The day was a roaring success, and thanks to all who assisted in organis- ing this wonderful Dog Fun Day, I am sure it was enjoyed by everyone who attended,” said Christiane.
“A special word of thanks goes out to to all our spon- sors for their amazing con- tributions without which, this Fun Day would not have been possible.”
It was also mentioned that the organisers would like to see the Fun Day become an annual event, and that through raffle ticks sold, entries and cake sales on Sunday, the Fun Day com- mittee raised N$10 000, which will be handed over to the SPCA.
A hardworking organis- ing committee, together with the Namibian rep- resentative of Hill’s Pet Products, Christiane Hass, have revived the Fun Day after a lapse of many years, and were successful in rais- ing sponsorships and prizes with an estimated value of N$55 000, with everyone being a winner on the day.
These included some of the big raffle prizes such as a two-night stay in the Kalahari Sands, getaways to Okutala African Quest and Kunene River Lodge, plus vouchers, pet acces- sories, jewellery, and Hill’s pet hampers galore being given away.
Dogs in all shapes, sizes and breeds turned up (on leashes) and were paraded before a panel of judges, competing for a spot in cat- egoriessuchasbest-dressed dog, best trick, oldest dog, best breed, you name it.
From the tiniest Toy Pom to the fluffiest white Standard Poodle, the slinki- est Greyhound, the busy Border Collie and an as- sortment of ‘pavement spe- cials’, they were all there.
“The day was a roaring success, and thanks to all who assisted in organis- ing this wonderful Dog Fun Day, I am sure it was enjoyed by everyone who attended,” said Christiane.
“A special word of thanks goes out to to all our spon- sors for their amazing con- tributions without which, this Fun Day would not have been possible.”
It was also mentioned that the organisers would like to see the Fun Day become an annual event, and that through raffle ticks sold, entries and cake sales on Sunday, the Fun Day com- mittee raised N$10 000, which will be handed over to the SPCA.
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