Namibia News Update 22/07/2008
Posted 22nd July 2008 at 01:17 PM by TheNamibian
Govt explains VAT-free rating
THE Ministry of Finance says the VAT exemption of certain basic food items will not apply to prepared foods that contain these ingredients.
Ivory money key to jumbo benefits: PS
ALL the revenue Namibia will generate from the sale of ivory to either China or Japan will be used exclusively for elephant conservation and local communities living alongside elephants.
Govt explains VAT-free rating
THE Ministry of Finance says the VAT exemption of certain basic food items will not apply to prepared foods that contain these ingredients.
Mechanic dies in freak accident
A MAN died in Windhoek on Saturday after a lorry he was working on rolled forward and ran over him, Police reported on Sunday.
Ulenga CoD faction will not appeal court ruling
CONGRESS of Democrats (CoD) President Ben Ulenga says he and his supporters will abide by last week's High Court ruling ordering the reinstatement of all party members who formed a rebel faction after a disputed election at a party congress at Keetmanshoop in May last year.
Zim farmers want to go on farming
"I HAVE lost all my three farms I bought since Zimbabwe's independence in 1980, the last one two months ago, all highly productive farms," says Deon Theron.
Grobler wins top CNN award for diamond report
NAMIBIAN freelance writer John Grobler walked away with this year's CNN business and economics award for his story linking local gems to the Mafia in Italy.
Confessions of a con artist
A WINDHOEK resident who allegedly lost close to N$6 000 to a con artist earlier this year got sweet revenge when she ran into him on a chance visit to the Windhoek Police Station.
Confessions of a con artist
A WINDHOEK resident who allegedly lost close to N$6 000 to a con artist earlier this year got sweet revenge when she ran into him on a chance visit to the Windhoek Police Station.
Deadlock in Namdeb wage talks
WAGE negotiations between Namdeb management and the Mineworkers' Union of Namibia (MUN) reached deadlock on Friday.
More questions than answers at Arovlei
QUESTIONS by the Arovlei farming community in the Khomas Region about a secret Ministry of Defence building being contructed in their midst will be answered before the end of this week - if promises made by Khomas Governor Sofia Shaningwa and Khomas Rural Councillor Frederick Arie to The Namibian yesterday are kept.
MDC, Zanu-PF agree to talk
HARARE - Zimbabwe's longtime president and his bitter opposition foe met yesterday - for the first time in a decade - to sign an agreement paving the way for immediate talks on resolving the country's protracted political crisis.
NUNW not behind 'shopping boycott'
THE National Union of Namibian Workers (NUNW) says it is not planning a national shopping boycott today, nor are its member unions organising it.
Teek rape case revived
THE case in which one of Namibia's most senior judges, former Supreme Court Judge of Appeal Pio Teek, was acquitted on child rape and abduction charges is set to be revived.
Conservationist Wearne dies in his sleep
NAMIBIAN conservationist Keith Wearne (82) passed away in his sleep on Friday.
Otto returns home
THE mortal remains of Namibia's top Government veterinarian, Dr Otto Huebschle (62), who died on Thursday in a hospital in Paris, France, will arrive back in Namibia this morning.
Rescue operation at national museum
UNTOLD treasures lie scattered under a thick layer of dust on shelves in a dimly lit storage room belonging the National Museum of Namibia.
Nafau not amused by latest dethroning
THE Namibian Food and Allied Workers' Union (Nafau) is furious at Shoprite for signing a recognition agreement with the Namibia Wholesale and Retail Workers' Union (NWRWU) last week.
Tower renovation a bone of contention
A MODERN extension being added to the 100-yearold Altona Haus Tower in Swakopmund's town centre has sparked criticism from architects and aesthetics experts.
Nafau not amused by latest dethroning
THE Namibian Food and Allied Workers' Union (Nafau) is furious at Shoprite for signing a recognition agreement with the Namibia Wholesale and Retail Workers' Union (NWRWU) last week.
Govt snubs community over 'secret' army building
EXPECTATIONS of answers to what has been happening in their area for the last two years resulted in more frustration for the Arovlei community yesterday, as Government snubbed an invitation to address them at a community meeting.
Farm massacre trial heads for key ruling
THE High Court trial of the four men being prosecuted in connection with the Kareeboomvloer farm massacre in early March 2005 is set to reach a potential turning point for two of the men tomorrow.
Residents drowning in water debts
HOUSEHOLDS and bulk water customers owe NamWater about N$700 million.
Namibian vessel seized
A SECOND Namibian fishing vessel has been seized for alleged illegal fishing - this time in Mozambican waters.
THE Ministry of Finance says the VAT exemption of certain basic food items will not apply to prepared foods that contain these ingredients.
Ivory money key to jumbo benefits: PS
ALL the revenue Namibia will generate from the sale of ivory to either China or Japan will be used exclusively for elephant conservation and local communities living alongside elephants.
Govt explains VAT-free rating
THE Ministry of Finance says the VAT exemption of certain basic food items will not apply to prepared foods that contain these ingredients.
Mechanic dies in freak accident
A MAN died in Windhoek on Saturday after a lorry he was working on rolled forward and ran over him, Police reported on Sunday.
Ulenga CoD faction will not appeal court ruling
CONGRESS of Democrats (CoD) President Ben Ulenga says he and his supporters will abide by last week's High Court ruling ordering the reinstatement of all party members who formed a rebel faction after a disputed election at a party congress at Keetmanshoop in May last year.
Zim farmers want to go on farming
"I HAVE lost all my three farms I bought since Zimbabwe's independence in 1980, the last one two months ago, all highly productive farms," says Deon Theron.
Grobler wins top CNN award for diamond report
NAMIBIAN freelance writer John Grobler walked away with this year's CNN business and economics award for his story linking local gems to the Mafia in Italy.
Confessions of a con artist
A WINDHOEK resident who allegedly lost close to N$6 000 to a con artist earlier this year got sweet revenge when she ran into him on a chance visit to the Windhoek Police Station.
Confessions of a con artist
A WINDHOEK resident who allegedly lost close to N$6 000 to a con artist earlier this year got sweet revenge when she ran into him on a chance visit to the Windhoek Police Station.
Deadlock in Namdeb wage talks
WAGE negotiations between Namdeb management and the Mineworkers' Union of Namibia (MUN) reached deadlock on Friday.
More questions than answers at Arovlei
QUESTIONS by the Arovlei farming community in the Khomas Region about a secret Ministry of Defence building being contructed in their midst will be answered before the end of this week - if promises made by Khomas Governor Sofia Shaningwa and Khomas Rural Councillor Frederick Arie to The Namibian yesterday are kept.
MDC, Zanu-PF agree to talk
HARARE - Zimbabwe's longtime president and his bitter opposition foe met yesterday - for the first time in a decade - to sign an agreement paving the way for immediate talks on resolving the country's protracted political crisis.
NUNW not behind 'shopping boycott'
THE National Union of Namibian Workers (NUNW) says it is not planning a national shopping boycott today, nor are its member unions organising it.
Teek rape case revived
THE case in which one of Namibia's most senior judges, former Supreme Court Judge of Appeal Pio Teek, was acquitted on child rape and abduction charges is set to be revived.
Conservationist Wearne dies in his sleep
NAMIBIAN conservationist Keith Wearne (82) passed away in his sleep on Friday.
Otto returns home
THE mortal remains of Namibia's top Government veterinarian, Dr Otto Huebschle (62), who died on Thursday in a hospital in Paris, France, will arrive back in Namibia this morning.
Rescue operation at national museum
UNTOLD treasures lie scattered under a thick layer of dust on shelves in a dimly lit storage room belonging the National Museum of Namibia.
Nafau not amused by latest dethroning
THE Namibian Food and Allied Workers' Union (Nafau) is furious at Shoprite for signing a recognition agreement with the Namibia Wholesale and Retail Workers' Union (NWRWU) last week.
Tower renovation a bone of contention
A MODERN extension being added to the 100-yearold Altona Haus Tower in Swakopmund's town centre has sparked criticism from architects and aesthetics experts.
Nafau not amused by latest dethroning
THE Namibian Food and Allied Workers' Union (Nafau) is furious at Shoprite for signing a recognition agreement with the Namibia Wholesale and Retail Workers' Union (NWRWU) last week.
Govt snubs community over 'secret' army building
EXPECTATIONS of answers to what has been happening in their area for the last two years resulted in more frustration for the Arovlei community yesterday, as Government snubbed an invitation to address them at a community meeting.
Farm massacre trial heads for key ruling
THE High Court trial of the four men being prosecuted in connection with the Kareeboomvloer farm massacre in early March 2005 is set to reach a potential turning point for two of the men tomorrow.
Residents drowning in water debts
HOUSEHOLDS and bulk water customers owe NamWater about N$700 million.
Namibian vessel seized
A SECOND Namibian fishing vessel has been seized for alleged illegal fishing - this time in Mozambican waters.
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