Submitted by Sun Reporter2 on Thu, 2011-12-29 10:29
Yesterday morning, around 11h00, residents of the North looked up in the sky and saw a mysterious ‘rainbow’ around the sun, also referred to as a ‘halo’. Comments on social networks, which followed shortly after the occurrence, had bloggers speculating its meaning. The more superstitious insisted it was a sign of the end of the world, while others said it was ‘God sending all of us festive greetings’. ‘Halos’ are sometimes called ‘sun dogs’ or ‘phantom sun’. Read more about HALO NORTH
Submitted by Sun Reporter2 on Thu, 2011-12-29 10:24
Natascha Herboth - Swakopmund
A 17-year-old girl lost control of the Ford Bantam bakkie she was driving just outside Swakopmund yesterday. According to a local law enforcement offi cer, Nicolene Engelbrecht from Otjiwarongo and 17-year-old Hansie Schoombee from Swakopmund were travelling in the bakkie at 13:30 on the D1901, 16km outside of Swakopmund, when Nicolene lost control of the car as she was allegedly driving at a high speed. The car overturned several times. Both Nicolene and Hansie were rushed to the hospital for further medical assistance. Their condition is reported to be stable Read more about CLOSE CALL
Submitted by Sun Reporter2 on Thu, 2011-12-29 10:21
Augetto Graig - Windhoek
SEASON SET TO OVERTAKE 2010 IN FATALITIES
This year’s Christmas season toll rose to 53 - only one less than the total recorded last year – with the death yesterday morning at around 06:00 of a young male aged between 21 and 25 years old on the Trans-Kalahari highway between Okahandja and Karibib. Read more about Death toll rises on Namibian roads
Submitted by Sun Reporter2 on Thu, 2011-12-29 10:03
Although the month is naturally a time of joy for many as the long awaited holiday season approaches, this time around it evolved into one of sorrow for many families who lost loved ones to road accidents. Here is a round-up of accidents and other news that featured prominent during the month:
Submitted by Sun Reporter2 on Thu, 2011-12-29 09:56
Editor
Government officials have been preaching at almost public platform about the importance of youth empowerment and how young people should take up entrepreneurship to advance themselves. Read more about Youth empowerment an elusive dream
