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Namibia licences elephant cull
Environmentalists are angry at Namibia's decision to allow a cull for of elephants for 'trophy hunters'. Some including the government of Namibia feel the herds can sustain the loss but with money to be made from big...U.S., Southern African Countries sign first TIDCA agreement
The oldest customs union in the world - Southern African Customs Union (SACU)- signed their first Trade, Investment and Development Cooperation Agreement (TIDCA) with the US. It is aimed at promoting commerce which was valued at 15.8 billion dollars in 2007...
New fears for elephants over ivory sale to China
Permission given to China to buy stockpile of elephant ivory could prove death knell for elephants all over the world. Wildlife Conservationists have warned that the ivory sale would provide impetus to mass killing... He's black, and he's back! Private enterprise saves southern Africa's rhino f...
Great news for the Black Rhino. Sometimes private enterprise can work hand in hand with conservation as this scheme shows."A pioneering scheme which allows private landlords to own and breed wild rhinoceroses has... How Would a Portfolio Investing Solely in African Markets Look?
"I’ve been preoccupied with risk these days. Or risk mitigation to be exact. I’m tired of watching my TD Ameritrade account get whipsawed. It’s got me thinking. Would a portfolio invested solely in African markets be a tragedy waiting to happen? The chart below...Nambia says Yes to An Jie Yiang
Namibia is offering to allow the An Yie Jiang [the Chinese Ship] with arms for Zimbabwe to use its territory to land the boat. The Namibian Government is willing to unload the cargo and transport it to Zimbabwe.REFERENCE:http://www.zimbabwesituation.com/apr22a_2008.html Kuiseb Canyon, Namibia | First descent
There are not many places left in the world that have not been fully explored but the Kuiseb Canyon located deep within Namibia Namib-Naukluft is one such place.
Its remoteness, inhospitality and lack of water... 12 Year-Old Namibian Jailed For Theft Without Options Of Fine Or Alternative ...
"A 12-year-old boy has become one of Namibia's youngest prison inmates - if not the youngest - after he was convicted of housebreaking and theft at Karasburg. The boy was sentenced to six months' imprisonment without the option of a fine or alternative sentence."Desert Medicine Course launched in Namibia
We are proud to let you know about our brand new desert medicine course located in Namibia’s stunning Damaraland region in the shadow of its highest peak the stunning Brandberg Mountain, reason all by itself to...The Scientology Volunteer Ministers Africa Goodwill Tour in Namibia
After more than 20 years of strife, Namibia won its independence from South Africa in 1990 and looked forward to a better future for its people. But with 30-40% unemployed, 11% HIV positive and an estimated... NASA : Closer To Knowing Origin of Cosmic Rays
According to a new public release from NASA they have taken a major step toward knowing the origin of cosmic rays. Cosmic rays are one of the long-standing mysteries of the universe. The description of the... Rough diamonds - proxies, secrecy and control
"Diamonds attracted a mixed crowd" and "De Beers diamonds untainted" –So went the most critical reports in all the local media carried on the 8th February 2007 by the Namibian Economist, in Windhoek,... Ireland Outruns Namibia: Rugby World Cup
Ireland defeats Namibia (the other African team in the tournament) 32-17. "Namibia, who were the easybeats of the last World Cup after losing 64-7 to Ireland and 142-0 to Australia, embarrassed the Irish with...Naked Angelina Jolie in "Beowulf" Trailer
Well, in a sorta X-Men bodysuit-wearing CGI kinda way at least... this has been around for a few weeks but just in case you missed it -- Angeline Jolie is "naked" (see previous caveats) in the unrated international...Third Ingredient In Pet Food Contaminated; Corn Gluten
"A statement from the Royal Canin pet food company said that melamine had been found in corn gluten in the company's Vets Choice and Royal Canin dry dog and cat food sold exclusively in South Africa and Namibia, according to a report today on the Mail & Guardian Web site."
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