Topic: Namibia in the News

The new items published under this topic are as follows.

Articles: Nafau takes on 'bankrupt' hotel owner

Posted by admin on Thursday, June 17, 2004 - 02:33 AM

	THE Namibian Food and Allied Workers Union (Nafau) is considering taking legal action against the owner of the closed Continental Hotel in Windhoek for allegedly terminating contracts of close to 65 workers illegally. Read full article: 'Nafau takes on 'bankrupt' hotel owner'

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Articles: Windhoek still reeling under population influx

Posted by admin on Thursday, June 17, 2004 - 02:31 AM

	URBANISATION and the high number of unemployed people flocking to Windhoek were once again singled out as the major factors straining the city's budget. Read full article: 'Windhoek still reeling under population influx'

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Articles: Swapo to fork out at least N$100 000 for congress vote

Posted by admin on Thursday, June 17, 2004 - 02:29 AM

	THE recent election of the Swapo presidential candidate is set to cost the ruling party tens of thousands of dollars as the presiding officer went about ensuring that the event passed without a blemish to his name. Read full article: 'Swapo to fork out at least N$100 000 for congress vote'

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Articles: DTA wants VIP escorts reviewed

Posted by admin on Thursday, June 17, 2004 - 02:28 AM

	THE DTA has objected to the use of Windhoek's traffic personnel to act as escort services to VIPs at the expense of neglecting services to the City's residents. Read full article: 'DTA wants VIP escorts reviewed'

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Articles: Namibia, Angola condemn 'mercenaries'

Posted by admin on Thursday, June 17, 2004 - 02:26 AM

	THE 11th Session of the Namibia/Angola Joint Commission on Defence and Security, which met at Walvis Bay last week, condemned the cowardice acts of alleged mercenaries arrested in Zimbabwe. Read full article: 'Namibia, Angola condemn 'mercenaries''

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Articles: Cross-border power supply line commissioned

Posted by admin on Thursday, June 17, 2004 - 02:22 AM

	The Governor for the Cuando Cubango Province in Southern Angola, Joao Batista Chindandi, this week said a lot needed to be done to develop Angola and urged Namibians, especially those living along the two countries' common border, to play a vital role. Read full article: 'Cross-border power supply line commissioned'

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Articles: CoD on fundraising trail

Posted by admin on Thursday, June 17, 2004 - 02:20 AM

	THE Congress of Democrats says it will need at least N$2 million to wage "an effective" campaign in national and regional elections since it is aiming for 35 per cent of the seats in the National Assembly. Read full article: 'CoD on fundraising trail'

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Articles: State to scrutinise parties' spending

Posted by admin on Thursday, June 17, 2004 - 02:18 AM

	NAMIBIA'S political parties will continue to spend taxpayers' money without accounting for it until next year when some restrictions are to be introduced, National Assembly Speaker Dr Mose Tjitendero said. Read full article: 'State to scrutinise parties' spending'

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Articles: Nujoma should be clear on 'misleading churches' - CCN

Posted by admin on Thursday, June 17, 2004 - 02:16 AM

	THE Council of Churches in Namibia (CCN), has asked President Sam Nujoma to address the problem of "misleading churches" specifically and not paint all religious organisations in the country with one brush. Read full article: 'Nujoma should be clear on 'misleading churches' - CCN'

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Articles: Car dealer accused of 'massive' fraud

Posted by admin on Thursday, June 17, 2004 - 02:12 AM

	THE owner of the secondhand car dealership, Jan Kritz Motors in Windhoek, is said to have swindled at least seven people out of about N$3 million, after they entrusted him to sell their vehicles. Read full article: 'Car dealer accused of 'massive' fraud'

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