Submitted by Sun Reporter2 on Thu, 2013-02-21 08:30
Greek workers walked off the job yesterday in a nationwide protest against wage cuts and high taxes, keeping ferries docked in ports, shutting state schools and leaving hospitals working with emergency staff.
Greece’s two biggest labour unions brought much of the near-bankrupt country to a standstill during a 24-hour strike over the cuts, which they say only deepen the plight of a people struggling to get through the country’s worst peacetime downturn. Read more about ANTI-AUSTERITY STRIKE BRINGS GREECE TO A STANDSTILL
Submitted by Sun Reporter2 on Wed, 2013-02-20 08:34
Submitted by Sun Reporter2 on Wed, 2013-02-20 08:32
A recent move by Telecom Namibia to establish a number of international checkpoints to the WACS undersea cable should see the company less dependent on third party operators come May.
Telecom Namibia has entered into an agreement with NewTelco South Africa, represented by Jasco Co-location Solutions, to establish a total of four international Points of Presence (PoPs) connected into the WACS undersea cable that became active in May 2012.
These PoPs, to be located in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Frankfurt and London, will be procured and built by NewTelco SA for exclusive use by Telecom Namibia.
As part of the agreement, Telecom Namibia is currently making use of NewTelco’s existing infrastructure until the dedicated infrastructure is built. Read more about Telecom Namibia connects to WACS
Submitted by Sun Reporter2 on Wed, 2013-02-20 08:30
Arrangements for the fifth Brics Summit, to be hosted in South Africa next month, are at an advanced stage.
Submitted by Sun Reporter2 on Tue, 2013-02-19 08:34
WINDHOEK - STAFF REPORTER
Teachers and representatives from 11 schools located in rural Namibia gathered at the Windhoek head-office of Namdeb on Friday, receiving assistance to the tune of N$137 000 from the Namdeb Foundation.
The foundation sponsored the short-listed schools with computers, photocopiers, printers, office and catering equipment - with the number of students to benefit from the aid given as approximately 3 400. Read more about Namdeb comes through for rural schools
Submitted by Sun Reporter2 on Tue, 2013-02-19 08:32
Expansion plans by South African retail chain Woolworths may hold significant implications for Namibia and other countries currently run through franchise agreements.
Submitted by Sun Reporter2 on Tue, 2013-02-19 08:30
Recent revelations around the estimated wealth of top South African politicians, has raised questions over the practicality of so-called ‘blind trusts’.
Submitted by Sun Reporter2 on Mon, 2013-02-18 08:48
Acting PS of Mines and Energy Daniel Zaire (centre) reads out the name of the lucky winner in the Shell Diesel Extra competition. The competition ran from November last year to the end of last month.
T.L Kalunga, a police officer from Omuthiya, won the grand prize of a holiday at any of the eight Godwana Lodges countrywide and N$10 000 spending money for two adults and two children under the age of 12. With Zaire in the picture is Vivo Energy Namibia marketing implementer Anna-Marie Mostert (left) and the company’s retail manager Davis Maphosa. Read more about SHELL WINNER
Submitted by Sun Reporter2 on Mon, 2013-02-18 08:47
In an industry as fast moving as technology, it will be increasingly important for competitors in the field to correctly predict upcoming trends.
New trends in the field of computer and mobile device usage are expected to separate the contenders from the pretenders in the global technology sector over the next year, a new report by Deloitte, forecasting developments in the sector over the next year and beyond, suggests.
The report predicts an increase in smartphone and tablet sales, naming 2013 the first year in which over one billion smart phones are to be shipped worldwide. Read more about Predicting right trends crucial for technology companies
Submitted by Sun Reporter2 on Mon, 2013-02-18 08:45
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