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/ 3 February 2005
Germany’s higher education system was heading for its biggest shake up in decades late last month after the country’s high court overturned a ban on tuition fees.
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/ 3 February 2005
Having followed the sexploits of advocate Barbie with an interest bordering on inappropriateness, the manne were beside themselves with anticipation. ”Barbie will now be briefing herself”, read the Saturday Star headline, leaving the okes to jealous speculation. Who would be debriefing her? And would there be live streaming video of the event available on the internet?
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/ 2 February 2005
British Prime Minister Tony Blair on Wednesday defended his government’s efforts to tackle terrorism in Britain against criticism they threaten civil rights. Blair also said he is prepared to meet with opposition politicians to discuss new anti-terrorist proposals, including electronic tagging, curfews and house arrest of people who have not been convicted of crimes.
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/ 2 February 2005
SA Rugby president Brian van Rooyen on Wednesday emphatically quashed rumours of a rift with the government regarding the bid to host the 2011 Rugby World Cup. A spokesperson SA Rugby has the full support of the sports minister ”on condition they come back and reach certain measurables”.
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/ 2 February 2005
More than a decade ago, Norta Ibrahim Mudey fled the violence and anarchy of Mogadishu to find sanctuary in a remote fishing village on the far north-eastern coast of Somalia. That peace was shattered the day giant waves raced across the ocean from south-east Asia and slammed into the eastern coast of Africa.
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/ 2 February 2005
Mozambique’s newly elected President, Armando Guebuza, on Wednesday took over the reigns from long-serving leader Joaquim Chissano with a pledge to step up the fight against poverty, bureaucracy and corruption. ”We want to bring about a more accelerated rhythm towards a better future, which translates in a sharp reduction of poverty,” Guebuza said.
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/ 2 February 2005
A Namibian Supreme Court judge arrested on charges of kidnapping two young girls from a township bus stop and sexually assaulting them was granted bail on Wednesday. Magistrate Sarel Jacobs posted bail of N 000 (R9 600) for Judge Tio Peek and ordered him to hand in his passport.
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/ 2 February 2005
”It’s like this every time the pope is hospitalised,” said the doctor clad in his white coat at the entrance to Rome’s Gemelli hospital, surrounded by a crush of reporters from around the world pushing to get information about Pope John Paul II’s health. The journalists ”took all the parking spaces”, said a patient’s father.
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/ 2 February 2005
Listed media group Moneyweb Holdings has agreed to sell 80% of its 19,62% stake in radio station Classic FM to empowerment group Huntrex for a cash consideration of R4-million, Moneyweb said on Wednesday. Moneyweb said the disposal will take effect from the earlier of February 15 or the payment of the first tranche of R2-million.