2008-09-05
Conservation Could be Engine For Growth
TOP business personalities and conservation experts from 26 countries are gathering in Namibia this weekend to discuss links between business expertise and environmental projects in Africa to unlock the potential of protected areas for socio-economic development.2008-09-05
Nation Switches On to Solar Power
THE huge increases in electricity tariffs and soaring fuel prices experienced recently are causing many Namibians to rethink their energy needs and where to cut costs in order to save money as southern Africa is also experiencing a power crunch due to increased demand for electricity against dwindling supply capacity. 2008-09-05
Swapo Is Not The State
THE need for reflection is vital to the health of our nation. Criticism and vigilance are as important today as it was in the dark days of German and South African colonial rule. 2008-09-05
Train Wheels Grind to a Halt as Railway Strike Takes Effect
A NATIONAL strike by TransNamib workers yesterday crippled transport services countrywide, while the Ministry of Works and Transport and TransNamib management remained mum on their plans to deal with the grievances of the approximately 2 000 workers who downed tools. 2008-09-05
Minister Gags Cell Firms - Mobile Price Wars 'Embarrassing' Govt
THE Minister of Information and Communication Technology has reined in the three telecommunications companies after a recent tariff war between the three players in the industry. 2008-09-05
Harambee Stars Ready for Warriors
KENYA'S Harambee Stars take on Namibia's Brave Warriors in a 2010 World Cup and African Cup of Nations qualifier tomorrow. 2008-09-05
Stars Captain Mambo Upbeat
Kenya captain Robert Mambo has expressed optimism of clearing the Namibia hurdle in Saturday's World Cup/Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani. 2008-09-05
Wacca Still Rugby Mad
NAMIBIAN rugby's best number four lock, Uakazuvaka 'Wacca' Kazombiaze, believes he still has five more years to play competitively before he hangs up his boots. 2008-09-05
Chepela Joins SKW
With local Premier League soccer teams making sure they are a force to be reckoned with in the new season, Cymot Sport Klub Windhoek (SKW) have captured the signature of Zambian-born Chepela Chepela from Orlando Pirates. 2008-09-05
A New Scamble for Africa? Perth Hosts Jamboree on Mining
Africa has once again been catapulted into the forefront of exploration targets as global companies line up to continue exploiting the continent's resources. 2008-09-05
Small Miners 'Work Themselves to Death'
As the sky lightens to the east, a chill dry wind whips over the barren hills from the west. 2008-09-05
Big Brother Africa 3: Morris Does a Lazarus! He's Alive, He is Too!!
SEEMS rock is becoming the most abused word in the English language - at least among ardent viewers of Big Brother Africa 3. 2008-09-05
Garises to Launch Academy
THE Juliene Garises Sports Academy (JUGASA) will be launched at the Eldorado Secondary School in Khomasdal on Saturday. 2008-09-05
Power Crunch Builds up as 2010 Looms
THE ongoing power crunch in southern Africa and lack of investment in new electricity generation projects over the past 30 years have resulted in hectic generation efforts, including de-mothballing of existing coal-fired plants, but will these be enough to provide enough electricity for the World Soccer Cup in 2010? 2008-09-05
Merlus Gets Double Certification
MERLUS Seafood Processors in Walvis Bay is the first fishing company in Namibia to obtain certification from both top-ranked food-safety management systems, ISO 22000 and BRC, at the same time. 2008-09-05
AirNam Wraps Up Probe
AIR Namibia has completed its probe into allegations of extortion against a cabin-crew member on its July 11 flight to Luanda, Angola. 2008-09-05
Court Administration Takes Fast Lane at Swakopmund
THE entry and retrieval of information vital to court cases, as well as financial transactions through the court system at Swakopmund, will be done much faster now with the implementation of the Namibian Court Information System (Namcis). 2008-09-05
From the Sidelines - Govt Needs to Do More
THE president of the Namibia Rugby Union (NRU), Dirk Conradie, this week came out strongly on Government's meagre investment and apparent lack of interest in sport. 2008-09-05
Political Perspective
THE ruling political elite are now coming down on the heads of the media who reported on the recent fracas involving Mines and Energy Minister Erkki Nghimtina. 2008-09-05
Roessing Man Accused of Assaulting Child
A CHARGE of assault has been laid against the assistant director of the Roessing Foundation, Bonadei Thekwane, after he allegedly beat a 10-year-old schoolboy from Westside Primary at Swakopmund with a belt in front of several children. |
