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  Protest Averted At Karasburg, But Sparks Still Flying   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Residents are fiercely opposed to the controversial 15-year electricity supply contract the Karasburg Town Council signed with SELCo.
"The Karas Regional Council is genuinely concerned about the problems experienced by the community of Karasburg and the adverse impact it may have on the regional economic incentives planned for the Karas region," Karas Chief Regional Officer Salmaan Jacobs wrote to the Community-based Committee on Friday.
Approached for comment, Karasburg Mayor, Frieda Moller, maintained that the Council had never refused to meet members of the community.
www.queensu.ca /msp/pages/In_The_News/2004/March/11.htm   (447 words)

  
 Namibia Internet Gateway - Namibian Directory and Search Engine - Karasburg another town council floating on red ink   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
The report cites serious cash-flow problems at Karasburg as the reason for funds not being utilised for their intended purposes.
Like numerous other councils across the country, Karasburg is no exception when it comes to difficulties in recovering the costs for services.
As of June 2003, Karasburg residents and the town's suburbs of Lordsville and Westerkim were indebted to the Council to the tune of more than N$1,4 million.
www.namweb.com.na /modules.php?name=News&file=print&sid=2811   (446 words)

  
 Fire guts Karasburg offices   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
The SELCo deal sparked widespread unhappiness among Karasburg residents who alleged that the contract was not in their best interest and that it had resulted in escalating electricity costs at the town.
The lawyer representing the aggrieved Karasburg residents, Norman Tjombe of the Legal Assistance Centre, confirmed that he was planning to write to the Town Council to request some documents.
Karasburg's acting Town Clerk Gerrie Mostert said important files and documents of the Town Council might have been destroyed in the fire.
www.namibian.com.na /2003/december/national/03135055FB.html   (503 words)

  
 KARASBURG MULLS ACTION ON BILLS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Karasburg residents, angered over a controversial contract their Municipality has signed with the South African-owned Southern Electricity Service Company (SELCo), are threatening to stage more street protests this week.
A week ago hundreds of Karasburg residents demonstrated outside the Municipal offices, accusing their councillors of "gross negligence" for entering into the agreement.
Karasburg community activist Lazarus Khairabeb said renewed street protests could not be ruled out.
www.queensu.ca /msp/pages/In_The_News/2003/September/8.htm   (202 words)

  
 Karasburg Bucket System Phases Out   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
The EU, the Karasburg Municipality, the Ministry of Regional and Local Government and Housing and the Women’s Action for Development (WAD), which is the implementing agency, are expected to sign a contract on Wednesday.
Karasburg’s Town Clerk, Franciskus Witbooi on Friday said except for the health risk and unhygienic conditions posed by the current bucket toilet system, it is also very unpleasant for municipal employees to empty the buckets.
“I am sure that residents of Karasburg, especially Westerkim would like to inhale clean fresh air for a change without the stench caused when the buckets are emptied,” Mr.
www.mec.gov.na /News/Archive/2004/march/karasburg.htm   (204 words)

  
 KARASBURG   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Karasburg ist eine Kleinstadt im Süden Namibias nicht all zu weit von der Grenze zu Südafrika entfernt.
Karasburg liegt 40 km nördlich von Warmbad und 35 km südöstlich von Grünau in Mitten eines Zuchtgebietes für Karakulschafe und verfügt über eine 24-Stunden am Tag geöffnete Tankstelle, eine Autowerkstatt, ein Hotel, verschiedene Schnellrestaurants und eine Bankfiliale.
In der Nähe liegen die Karasberge, außerdem gibt es Wildfarmen zu besichtigen.
www.toonorama.com /encyclopedia/K/Karasburg   (83 words)

  
 Sunvil Discovery Africa - Namibia - Guide On Line - Chapter 11   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
The C10, between Karasburg and the B1, and the D608 are particular favourites.
Karasburg is really a bigger version of Grünau –a convenient overnight stop on a long journey.
Seeing the Canyon as a day-trip from a base in Keetmanshoop, or around Karasburg or Grünau, is practical, and the diagonal rays of early morning or late evening light do little for photographers’ hopes of capturing the depths of the canyon.
www.sunvil.co.uk /africa/namibia/guidebook/ch011.htm   (10333 words)

  
 Karas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Karas region is considered as a natural organic administrative and economic unit and includes the magisterial districts of Keetmanshoop, Karasburg, Bethanie and Lüderitz.
The region comprises six constituencies : Keetmanshoop Urban, Berseba, Lüderitz, Oranjemund, Karasburg, and Keetmanshoop Rural.
This page was last modified 20:24, 25 June 2005.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Karas   (244 words)

  
 Karasburg medical services in dire straits   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
KARASBURG hospital personnel are battling to render effective services because of a severe staff shortage, says the Principal Medical Officer, Dr Andries Vermeulen.
Other contributing factors are the recent opening of clinics at Oranjemund and Aussenkehr, because staff at the Karasburg hospital were assigned to fill the vacancies at the clinics, he said.
Because of this, medical personnel are often unable to visit outreach clinics in the Karasburg area.
www.namibian.com.na /2005/February/national/0595B28324.html   (328 words)

  
 Karasburg residents engage Council over power contract   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
THE Karas Regional Council and a committee representing Karasburg residents on Friday met for the first time to try and defuse the tension that has resulted from the questionable circumstances under which a South African company won a contract to run the electricity networks of most towns in the South.
The Namibian established afterwards that the two officials were asked to leave after members of the Karasburg Community-Based Committee had objected to their participation in the meeting, citing possible conflict of interest.
The Regional Council was forced to intervene when Karasburg residents, who accused their Town Council of gross negligence in signing the contract, declared a "dispute" with their councillors.
www.namibian.com.na /2003/october/national/03FDB9907F.html   (598 words)

  
 Die Republikein - Nuus
The cunning white personnel at the school (they only became integrated in 2002, but the Karasburg community is not fooled by this poor and disgusting manner in which native Namibians are used as window dressing by racists with double citizenship.
Some members of the school staff, who are also commercial farmers, are often absent from school without official leave, attending matters on their farms or go to a live-stock auction during school hours.
It has also come to our attention that not all teachers at Karasburg SSS are professionally qualified teachers and neither are they busy studying to become qualified teachers.
www.republikein.com.na /content/nuus/2003/januarie/10_brief2.php   (958 words)

  
 Teaching Karasburgers how to use the loo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
The sewer system in Karasburg will change from a bucket to a water-borne flush system during the next year.
The European Commission in Windhoek said in a statement this is the Eurepean Union's first sewer upgrade programme for the south of Namibia, and will be followed by another project for the ‘Sands Hotel’ at Lüderitz.
The agreement for the upgrade of the sewer system at Karasburg was signed in February last year and construction has already started.
www.economist.com.na /2004/12mar/03-12-14.htm   (308 words)

  
 Taphophilia (dot) Com - Grave Concern About Cemetery Violations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Konjore, who is also a clergyman, told churchgoers at Karasburg and Vaalgras over the weekend that the senseless destruction of fencing at graveyards and tombstones on graves had reached a level where it could no longer be tolerated.
While noting that the phenomenon was national, the Deputy Speaker singled out places such as Karasburg, Keetmanshoop and Windhoek as among the most affected towns.
He said that thousands of taxpayers' dollars had been pumped into the upkeep of graveyards, while relatives of the deceased spent large sums of money on the tombstones of their dearly departed.
www.taphophilia.com /modules.php?name=News&file=print&sid=1349   (227 words)

  
 Ruling Party Distance Itself From Town Council Acts   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
A SWAPO-Party Councillor, Ms Ruby Joseph told the Namibia Press Agency (Nampa) in an interview yesterday that Bezuidenhoudt was illegally nominated on the Council, in contravention of the Local Authority Act of 1992.
Bezuidenhoudt, a DTA Town Councillor at Karasburg that he was illegally appointed to serve as a Councillor is devoid of any truth,” he stated.
Despite Mr Kamburona’s claims that all interested parties were consulted, the Southern Sun, a community publication in Keetmanshoop, that initially broke the story, quoted Ms Clark as saying that she was never approach to fill the vacancy.
www.grnnet.gov.na /News/Archive/2002/August/Week3/ruling.htm   (596 words)

  
 NACOBTA - Namibia Community Based Tourism Association   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
The closest petrol station is in Karasburg (50 km to the north).
From Karasburg: the MR 21 gravel road takes you straight to Warmbad.
From Noordoewer: continue north on the B 1 for 50 km, then turn right onto the D 213 gravel road.
www.nacobta.com.na /print.php?sid=122&POSTNUKESID=df2109508fdff29c1cd10546c1f60f97   (396 words)

  
 holiday in Karasburg.Reviews, Hotels Karasburg
When looking for a condo in Karasburg,you should remember that during peak periods vacations might be fully booked early in the town you intend to reserve your lodge, so it is always best to book your bed and breakfast in Karasburg as soon as you know you will be needing a hotel.
There are a large number of lodge booking engines for Karasburgs, so this is very helpful to get an idea of the different types of inns and the normal rate.
In order to assist you in finding your Karasburg holiday, we have developed an interface that will compare hotel booking engines simultaneously so that you can get the best price for Karasburg.
www.frequent-traveller.biz /find/Karasburg-25167.php   (150 words)

  
 The Norwegian Council for Africa | Printer friendly
The DTA had to call off its rally in Karasburg a fortnight ago after it failed to attract supporters to the envisaged rally.
On May 1, the party called off its rally in Karasburg and was left with no choice but to do so again in Keetmanshoop on Cassinga Day, May 04.
Only a handful of supporters clad in party white, red and blue colours showed-up prompting the party big shots including DTA councillor for the Keetmanshoop Rural Constituency, Albert Krohne, Willie Kotze and regional organiser Johannes Karincha Hupita, to abandon the meeting.
www.afrika.no /noop/page.php?p=Detailed/5347&print=1   (734 words)

  
 informação sobre Karasburg
Guia de turismo de Karasburg, informação sobre Karasburg
Um sítio para participar e expor as suas opiniões sobre Karasburg, relatar a sua viagem, os hotéis onde ficou alojado, as suas impressões sobre as pessoas, o que visitar em Karasburg, para onde sair, a sua vida nocturna.
ou para ficar a conhecer experiências de outras viagens a Karasburg.
destinia.com /guide/el+mundo/africa/namibia/karasburg/1-30001-30156-50433/main/pt   (138 words)

  
 VT Karasburg Forum   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
The travel forum is where you can ask for help on any aspect of a trip you're planning.
When 532,999 members from over 200 countries put their heads together, you're sure to get accurate, up-to-date and unbiased insights that you won't find anywhere else.
Be the first to post a question in the Karasburg Forum.
forum.virtualtourist.com /forum-3859-1-Travel-Karasburg-forum.html   (84 words)

  
 traveltopia - Karasburg: Flug Hotel Mietwagen Reise Last Minute Pauschal Fly&Drive Billigflug   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Alles für Ihre Reise nach Karasburg: Flug nach Karasburg (auch Billigflug bzw.
Sie haben sich für eine Reise nach Karasburg entschieden.
Sie fahren voll auf Karasburg ab - wir machen Ihnen ein
www.traveltopia.de /Flug/Karasburg-KAS.html   (247 words)

  
 EC Funds Government’s Sewerage Upgrading Project   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
THE National Planning Commission (NPC) and the European Commission (EC) on Monday signed a financing agreement for the upgrading of the sewer system at the southern town of Karasburg.
The money would be used to demolish the bucket toilet system in Karasburg, the construction of 238 new ablution blocks and the construction of a 20 kilometres sewer pipeline.
Construction of a gravity outfall sewer line, approximately 830 meters in length and the construction of a new sewage treatment system will also be covered through this project.
www.grnnet.gov.na /News/Archive/2003/Feb/week1/ec.htm   (354 words)

  
 First Trip   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Dinner was next to the road between Ariamsvlei and Karasburg.
Just as we were on the road again a bakkie with eight people on board made an accident right in front of us.
The landy bust into flames and after we put it out we found that the new alternator's wires were chafing against the chassis.
reports.overland.co.za /Martin_Rautenbach/first.htm   (739 words)

  
 2-Chapter 2
The Otavi railway line had a higher structural standard than the state railway line between Swakopmund and Windhoek (15 ‰ against 22 ‰ longitudinal slope; 150 m against 60 m minimum radius; 15 kg/m against 9 kg/m rail mass; 120 PS against 4 PS locomotive power; 90 t against 45 t net mass per train).
A southern system from Lüderitz reached Aus in 1906 and Keetmanshoop and Karasburg in 1908 and 1909 respectively.
The new railway reduced the transport rates from Lüderitz to Keetmanshoop from 30 Mark per 500 kg to 9 Mark.
www.klausdierks.com /Namibia_Rail/2.htm   (2272 words)

  
 Namibia: Rural Town Sewerage Scheme Karasburg - IRC International Water and Sanitation Centre   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Namibia: Rural Town Sewerage Scheme Karasburg - IRC International Water and Sanitation Centre
The European Union (EU) has approved a EUR 1.55 million credit for a project to improve the health situation and sanitary environment in Karasburg's suburb Westerkim in Namibia.
Therefore, links may not be active anymore, although they were checked at the moment of publication.
www.irc.nl /page/2581   (176 words)

  
 4Tourism.com - Karasburg hotels, Karasburg guest houses, Karasburg bed and breakfasts, Karasburg self catering ...
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Feel free to browse through our collection and discover the right accommodation for you.
We have rental cars for hire as well if you choose.
www.4tourism.com /namibia/karasburg.html   (115 words)

  
 Africa News Service : FIRE GUTS KARASBURG OFFICES @ HighBeam Research   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Windhoek, Dec 19, 2003 (The Namibian/All Africa Global Media via COMTEX) -- KARASBURG municipal offices were gutted by fire in the early hours of Tuesday following an arson attack, the Police said.
The town's residents are planning legal action to obtain the cancellation of a 15-year long electricity supply contract their local authority entered into with Southern Electricity Service Company (S
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static.highbeam.com /a/africanewsservice/december192003/firegutskarasburgoffices   (193 words)

  
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Alternatively the grazelines could be intercepted on secondary roads (way) south of the B4.
The Alpha1 line intercepts another secondary road, going from Aus to the South, crosses straight through the Fish R.C. and also croses the above-mentioned road from Karasburg to the border, but much farther south, almost at that border.
A vivid description (in German) of the barren landscape and the attractions of the area can be found in this travel report from 2001, on "3.
www.astro.uni-bonn.de /~dfischer/2004/libra.html   (602 words)

  
 Karasburg - Destinations International Shopping at dooyoo.co.uk
Choose from one of the largest property portfolios in Algarve.
Sulgar Lda will find the perfect property for you, something that matches your taste and your budget.
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www.dooyoo.co.uk /destinations-international/karasburg   (148 words)

  
 Accommodation in Karasburg Hotels, Guest Houses, Bed and Breakfasts, Inns, Lodgings, Motels
Accommodation in Karasburg Hotels, Guest Houses, Bed and Breakfasts, Inns, Lodgings, Motels
If you run a hotel, guest house or bed and breakfast and would like to be included in A1 Tourism's Hotel and Guest House Directory, please contact us
If you require more information about Karasburg, you may be able to obtain it from the Karasburg Tourist Board.
www.a1tourism.com /namibia/karasburg.html   (124 words)

  
 Amanzi Trails - Adventure Holidays on the Orange and Doring Rivers
Travel a further 114 km on the B3 to Karasburg.
At Karasburg take the route numbered 22 to the B1 (93 km).
From the B1 travel 51 km south to Noordoewer.
www.amanzitrails.co.za /4d_directions.php   (276 words)

  
 Flug Karasburg - KAS - Airline Tickets .de - Flug nach Karasburg billig buchen
Flug Karasburg - KAS - Airline Tickets.de - Flug nach Karasburg billig buchen
Flug Karasburg - KAS - mit Airline Tickets.de billig buchen.
Klicken Sie auf den Flughafen Karasburg um den Flug nach Karasburg [ KAS ] zu buchen.
www.airlinetickets.de /iata_details.php?_id_o_=Karasburg&_id_=KAS   (120 words)

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