December 2011

Saving Namibia's Coast With Photos

STUDIO 77, The Namibian and a group of concerned individuals recently initiated a coastal photographic competition, 'Our Coast. Your Photo', related to environmental awareness - but awareness beyond litter left on pristine beaches.

Epako Family Left Homeless After Shack Fire

A Gobabis family lost all their belongings when the shack they lived in was reduced to ashes in a fire on Tuesday night.

Call for More Openness and Accountability

THERE is nothing wrong with people taking well-deserved holidays as long as someone else is temporarily taking care of their work.

Pregnant Woman Killed in Mondesa

The festive season at the coast started on a sad note for some after a young pregnant woman was stabbed to death in Swakopmund's Mondesa suburb on Friday evening.

Namibian Minister Meets Acting President

VISITING Namibian Foreign Minister Utoni Nujoma yesterday paid a courtesy call on Acting President Joice Mujuru at her Chisipite home.

Women Soccer Team Courts Namibia

ZAMBIA is courting Namibia for a possible international friendly match before the Women National Soccer Team takes on Malawi in the Africa Cup qualifier set for Nkoloma Stadium on January 15 in Lusaka.

Dagga Suspect Gets Bail

ONE of the two Keetmanshoop residents arrested for alleged possession of dagga was granted bail of N$10 000 following their third appearance in the Keetmanshoop Magistrates' Court yesterday.

Grape Growers Lose Out Over Unpaid Loan

GRAPES cultivated on 10 Aussenkehr plots under the Orange River Irrigation Project have been attached by order of the High Court as security on an Agribank loan of more than N$1,2 million.

Okahao and Tsandi Gear Up for Soccer Tournament

THE Okahao and Tsandi area is expected to be a hive of activity for football enthusiasts tomorrow and Saturday.

Over 20.000 Supporters Watch Nation-Namibia Football Game

Over 20.000 supporters attended on Thursday, at Tundavala stadium, Huila Province, the friendly game between Angola and Namibia, which ended in nil-nil, as part of the host team's preparation for their participation in the African Nations Cup (CAN-2012), set for Gabon and Equatorial Guinea, ANGOP witnessed.