October 2011

Youth Complete Gem-Cutting Course

Submitted by AA Namibia on Mon, 03/10/2011 - 12:22

A group of 70 young Namibians who completed a six-month training course in gemstone-cutting and polishing were awarded certificates in the small town of Karibib.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201110030803.html

PS in Court for Alleged 'Vehicle Abuse'

Submitted by AA Namibia on Mon, 03/10/2011 - 12:22

The Windhoek Magistrate's Court last week postponed to October 28 the matter in which the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Social Services, Kahijoro Kahuure, faces a charge of allegedly using a GRN vehicle for personal use.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201110030802.html

Pensions Could Fund Housing

Submitted by AA Namibia on Mon, 03/10/2011 - 12:22

A provision for civil servants to access part of their pension to build houses is one of the options that could help ease the housing crisis in the country.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201110030801.html

What Orientation Informs Our School Curriculum?

Submitted by AA Namibia on Mon, 03/10/2011 - 12:22

A number of changes will be introduced in our education system, according to the Minister of Education, Dr Abraham Iyambo. This is in line with recommendations emanating from the watershed national education conference held in June/ July.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201110030800.html

War of Words Over Soccer House 'Tribalism'

Submitted by AA Namibia on Mon, 03/10/2011 - 12:22

The Namibian Football Association (NFA) has in the strongest terms rubbished damaging accusations of tribalism within its midst.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201110030799.html

Air Namibia Implements Business Plan

Submitted by AA Namibia on Mon, 03/10/2011 - 12:22

The national airline, Air Namibia, has begun implementing its new business plan when it last Friday launched its first, historic direct flight from Windhoek's Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA) to Lusaka, Zambia.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201110030798.html

Supreme Court Hears Poll Case

Submitted by AA Namibia on Mon, 03/10/2011 - 12:22

The next three days could prove decisive in Namibia's electoral history as hearing of the long-running challenge of the results of the 2009 general elections kicks off today in the Supreme Court.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201110030797.html

Let's Keep Our Fingers Crossed

Submitted by AA Namibia on Mon, 03/10/2011 - 12:22

After having gone through a once in-a-75-year credit crisis in 2008 and 2009, the world is facing a real danger again of a renewed downturn characterised by a lack of confidence, freeze on hiring and investment by business, weak growth and weak balance sheets.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201110030796.html

China Reaffirms Commitment to Namibia

Submitted by AA Namibia on Mon, 03/10/2011 - 12:22

China, whose current investment in Namibia stands at over N$1 billion, says it will continue to expand the scope and depth of its trade ties with Namibia.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201110030795.html

Nedbank Could Face a Strike

Submitted by AA Namibia on Mon, 03/10/2011 - 11:25

NEDBANK Namibia employees are preparing for a strike following a stalemate in wage negotiations.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201110030474.html