Topic: Namibia in the News

The new items published under this topic are as follows.

Articles: Swapo congress vote was secret, insists Damaseb

Posted by admin on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 - 02:33 AM

	THE elections officer at the Swapo extraordinary congress last month has quashed suggestions that the secrecy of the ballot may have been compromised during the "audit" of ballot papers after voting had been completed. Read full article: 'Swapo congress vote was secret, insists Damaseb'

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Articles: New boats allow harvesting in Lake Liambezi

Posted by admin on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 - 02:30 AM

	FARMERS in the Lake Liambezi area have received 10 paddle boats to help them rescue their crops in the eastern and western reaches of the lake. Read full article: 'New boats allow harvesting in Lake Liambezi'

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Articles: Meatco workers strike over pay

Posted by admin on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 - 02:27 AM

	STAFF at Meatco's Windhoek abattoir downed tools yesterday morning as the overtime dispute continued. Read full article: 'Meatco workers strike over pay'

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Articles: Britain willing to assist Namibia on land reform

Posted by admin on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 - 02:25 AM

	BRITAIN has said it is ready to provide more technical assistance towards Namibia's land reform programme. Read full article: 'Britain willing to assist Namibia on land reform'

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Articles: No major tariff hikes for Windhoek

Posted by admin on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 - 02:22 AM

	THE City of Windhoek has decided to keep its increase in tariffs to a minimum during the next financial year, but residents can still expect to pay more for water. Read full article: 'No major tariff hikes for Windhoek'

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Articles: Omaheke Council in financial straits

Posted by admin on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 - 02:20 AM

	THE Omaheke Regional Council is experiencing financial problems and has suspended all payments to outstanding creditors, The Namibian has established. Read full article: 'Omaheke Council in financial straits'

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Articles: Popa still in limbo -- NamPower cautious about hydro power project

Posted by admin on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 - 02:18 AM

	IT could take at least another two years before a decision is taken on whether or not a hydro power station will be built at the Popa Falls on the Okavango River. Read full article: 'Popa still in limbo -- NamPower cautious about hydro power project'

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Articles: Nujoma lays first rails

Posted by admin on Monday, June 14, 2004 - 08:10 AM

	President Sam Nujoma, accompanied by Works, Transport and Communication Minister Moses Amweelo, laid the first rails of the Tsumeb-Oshikango railway project on Thursday. Read full article: 'Nujoma lays first rails'

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Articles: Air Namibia house deal raises stink

Posted by admin on Monday, June 14, 2004 - 08:08 AM

	AIR NAMIBIA sold a house to its Chief Executive at a loss, in a deal that has been described as not being in the interest of the cash-strapped airline. Read full article: 'Air Namibia house deal raises stink'

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Articles: IFAW opposes trade in ivory

Posted by admin on Monday, June 14, 2004 - 03:23 AM

	THE International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) has opposed Namibia's application to Cites to be allowed to trade in ivory. Read full article: 'IFAW opposes trade in ivory'

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