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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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| 2013-08-13
Chiefs, Pirates do battle in Cup semis
After seeing his side draw Orlando Pirates in the semi-finals of the MTN8 knockout competition, Kaizer Chiefs boss Stuart Baxter says his team will, once again, be relishing the challenge of taking on their most fierce rivals.
“At this stage of the competition, it doesn’t matter who you get, it’s going to be difficult,” Baxter said after the draw in Johannesburg yesterday.
“When it’s Pirates, it’s a little bit extra. There’s a little bit more spice there and I’m sure we’ll give the supporters a field day.
“But for the coaches, it means extra challenges.” The teams met last month in the Carling Black Label Cup, where Chiefs walked away with a 1-0 victory and, with the MTN8 semi-final decided over two legs, Chiefs and Pirates would do battle three times in the space of a month.
“As a professional, you get your gear on and you go and play where you’re told to play,” Baxter said of the draw.
“Pirates and Chiefs is always a high profile game and we have to expect everything and anything. “We have to give everything we’ve got… twice.” Meanwhile, Pirates coach Roger De Sa said the pressure of playing the defending league champions would always be a factor, but added the same could be said for Baxter and the prospect of taking on the Sea Robbers.
“I know now that there are going to be two games against Chiefs in the MTN8 with a few league games in between,” De Sa said.
“Whether you coach Pirates or Chiefs, there will always be pressure.
“People have opinions but being in my second season with Pirates, I focus on my job and make sure that I remain in the moment.”
De Sa believed his team had performed well so far this season, despite a shock 1-0 defeat to AmaZulu in their first Premiership game of the new campaign.
“The performances have been good. I’m very happy with the way we are playing football,” he said. “They way we’re knocking the ball around and the way in which we’re creating opportunities, is very pleasing.” Turning his attention to Chiefs, De Sa said the support from the Pirates’ fans would be crucial as he predicted a gruelling encounter against a strong opponent.
“It’s happened this way - it wasn’t planned - and I just hope we don’t lose the spark,” De Sa said. “If the performances are good, and the support is good, I think everybody will love it (the derby). “That’s what football is about. We want to play the best, we have to enjoy it and have a lot of fun.” Unlike previous years, the two-legged semi-final fixtures will be played in the same week.
The first meeting between these two sides takes place on 21 August, where Chiefs will be at home. Buccaneers then host the Amakhosi on 25 August.
In the other semi-final encounter, Platinum Stars would take on Bidvest Wits on 20 August and the return leg would be played on 24 August. Nampa-Sapa
“At this stage of the competition, it doesn’t matter who you get, it’s going to be difficult,” Baxter said after the draw in Johannesburg yesterday.
“When it’s Pirates, it’s a little bit extra. There’s a little bit more spice there and I’m sure we’ll give the supporters a field day.
“But for the coaches, it means extra challenges.” The teams met last month in the Carling Black Label Cup, where Chiefs walked away with a 1-0 victory and, with the MTN8 semi-final decided over two legs, Chiefs and Pirates would do battle three times in the space of a month.
“As a professional, you get your gear on and you go and play where you’re told to play,” Baxter said of the draw.
“Pirates and Chiefs is always a high profile game and we have to expect everything and anything. “We have to give everything we’ve got… twice.” Meanwhile, Pirates coach Roger De Sa said the pressure of playing the defending league champions would always be a factor, but added the same could be said for Baxter and the prospect of taking on the Sea Robbers.
“I know now that there are going to be two games against Chiefs in the MTN8 with a few league games in between,” De Sa said.
“Whether you coach Pirates or Chiefs, there will always be pressure.
“People have opinions but being in my second season with Pirates, I focus on my job and make sure that I remain in the moment.”
De Sa believed his team had performed well so far this season, despite a shock 1-0 defeat to AmaZulu in their first Premiership game of the new campaign.
“The performances have been good. I’m very happy with the way we are playing football,” he said. “They way we’re knocking the ball around and the way in which we’re creating opportunities, is very pleasing.” Turning his attention to Chiefs, De Sa said the support from the Pirates’ fans would be crucial as he predicted a gruelling encounter against a strong opponent.
“It’s happened this way - it wasn’t planned - and I just hope we don’t lose the spark,” De Sa said. “If the performances are good, and the support is good, I think everybody will love it (the derby). “That’s what football is about. We want to play the best, we have to enjoy it and have a lot of fun.” Unlike previous years, the two-legged semi-final fixtures will be played in the same week.
The first meeting between these two sides takes place on 21 August, where Chiefs will be at home. Buccaneers then host the Amakhosi on 25 August.
In the other semi-final encounter, Platinum Stars would take on Bidvest Wits on 20 August and the return leg would be played on 24 August. Nampa-Sapa
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