Category Archive: south West Africa Namibia Stamps

Feb 21

Poaching syndicate caught red-handed

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09.02.2012 by: TANJA BAUSE The forum was formed last year to join forces with the Police to fight poaching in the area. The farmers became police reservists and together they have been patrolling the area. on Tuesday night some reservists noticed a car driving along dirt roads shining a spotlight into the bush. The reservists …

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Feb 15

Namibia & diamonds – www.embnamibia.at

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the Namibia Diamond Consumer Confidence awareness campaign was officially launched by the Hounourable Erkki Nghimtina, Minister of Mines and Energy yesterday. the Project is an effort by the diamond industry to raise awareness on the issues of conflict diamonds and to tell the story of the goods that diamonds do for Namibia. Minister Nghimtina said: …

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Jan 31

UPDATE 2-Rio Tinto accepts Chinese offer for Kalahari

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Tue Jan 31, 2012 11:52am EST * Rio Tinto Rossing accepts CGNPC offer for Kalahari shares * Rio says decision on Extract will be made “in due course” LONDON/SYDNEY Jan 31 (Reuters) – Miner Rio Tinto has accepted China Guangdong Nuclear Power Corp’s(CGNPC) bid for its shares in Kalahari Minerals, themajor shareholder in one of …

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Jan 22

The Importance of Mineralogy

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It’s been a hectic week of travel through Europe, on behalf of our gold-copper company. I’m sitting in the Crowne Plaza in Bratislava, Slovakia, getting ready for some meetings in that capacity. The hotel is minutes from the old town, including the church where the monarchs of the Austro-Hungarian empire were crowned. It’s an interesting …

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Jan 18

Ireland Player of the Year 2011: the contenders

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2011 proved a relatively quiet year for Ireland in terms of games played – only 17 in contrast to 44 in 2010 and 33 in 2009. however, one of those games was to bring the most famous win in Irish cricket history – a World cup victory over England in Bangalore. We look at the …

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Jan 06

Been there, done that: Ben Fogle reveals how travel changed his life

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Hopelessly unsporty and worryingly un-academic, I was a desperately shy boy. But travel changed my life. it gave me confidence. As an adult, each travel experience has changed me. from Canada to the Outer Hebrides, my accidental adventures have allowed me to explore the world. Canada I was brought up in London, but my father …

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Jan 03

Charter Flight Luggage Restrictions for Travelers to Africa

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When packing for your trip to Africa, it is extremely important to note that there are strict weight luggage restrictions enforced on light aircraft transfers between countries. This is to ensure the safety of aircraft passengers. please read through this document thoroughly to ensure that your luggage is compatible with aircraft luggage restrictions. These restrictions …

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Jan 02

Hotels in Kongola, hotel deals in Kongola

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Hotels in Kongola: deluxe rooms, modest rooms in Kongola, hotels for a weekend and hotels with fintnes halls . Portal visitors who meticulously prepare tours to Kongola, usually want to specify as much as possible details about prices of booking in hotels of Kongola. therefore, to search for the right hotel in Caprivi and Kongola …

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Jan 01

SASKin talkoomatkalla Namibiassa

Teksti ja kuvat: Leena Vanhamäki, talkoolainen ja ERTOn jäsen Olin mukana SASKin (Suomen Ammattijärjestöjen solidaarisuuskeskukselta) talkoomatkalla Namibiassa loka–marraskuusssa 2011. Matkaohjelmassa oli virallisia vierailuita, talkootyötä ja talkookohteita. Kävimme Suomen suurlähetystössä, jauhotehtaassa, lasten orpokodissa (kuva oikealla), slummissa auttamassa keiton valmisteluissa slummien köyhille koululaisille, lasten päiväkodissa, Martti Ahtisaari -koulussa, lasten sairaalaosastolla nenäpäivänä hulluttelemassa, panimossa ja Ambomaalla Dhongan kuningasta …

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Dec 31

Sossusvlei Lodge

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Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Namib Desert while staying at the luxury Sossusvlei Lodge. well suited for discerning guests looking for that something special, this luxury lodge is located right at the entrance to the Sesriem Canyon and the famous Sossusvlei dunes of Namibia. Set in unparalleled desert beauty, this upmarket establishment is …

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