August 2011

Whichever Way the Wind Blows

Submitted by AA Namibia on Fri, 26/08/2011 - 11:53
THE Minister of Foreign Affairs, Utoni Nujoma, is probably at his most articulate best when he tells his audience that Namibia does not recognise governments that come to "power through undemocratic means".
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http://allafrica.com/stories/201108260430.html

Heymans Wins Skyride At Heja

Submitted by AA Namibia on Fri, 26/08/2011 - 11:53
Mannie Heymans won the elite section of the Cycletec Marua Superspar Skyride MTB Race at Heja Lodge, on Saturday.
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http://allafrica.com/stories/201108260429.html

Rugby Union, Government in More Talks

Submitted by AA Namibia on Fri, 26/08/2011 - 11:53
GOVERNMENT yesterday held further talks with the Namibia Rugby Union in an attempt to salvage Hage Geingob Stadium.
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http://allafrica.com/stories/201108260428.html

Crash Victims Identified

Submitted by AA Namibia on Fri, 26/08/2011 - 11:53
THE six people who burnt to death in an accident between Okahandja and Otjiwarongo on Sunday are Eliazer Tjijerua (36), Uanderike Ndjizemburukua (8), Arney Tuvejeuke (40), Petoorua Tjinjoro (17), Elvis Tjirumendu Kaangundue Tjivikua Mbeto (27) and Kazumi Aikawa (37).
Source: 
http://allafrica.com/stories/201108260427.html

National Census to Begin Shortly

Submitted by AA Namibia on Fri, 26/08/2011 - 11:53
THE 2011 Population and Housing Census will take place across the country from August 28 to September 10.
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http://allafrica.com/stories/201108260426.html

45-Year Prison Term Asked in Rape Case

Submitted by AA Namibia on Fri, 26/08/2011 - 11:53
A MAN convicted of raping a baby at Otjiwarongo almost three years ago is set to hear today whether he will receive the most severe punishment prescribed under the Combating of Rape Act of 2000.
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http://allafrica.com/stories/201108260425.html

Rapper Nabbed for Assault

Submitted by AA Namibia on Fri, 26/08/2011 - 11:53
AN AWARD-WINNING Namibian rapper is expected to appear in court today after he allegedly assaulted his ex-girlfriend seriously and caused damage to her property.
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http://allafrica.com/stories/201108260424.html

South Africa Invites Local Bodybuilders

Submitted by AA Namibia on Fri, 26/08/2011 - 11:53
THE South African Natural Bodybuilders Association has invited their Namibian counterparts to compete at their national championships.
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http://allafrica.com/stories/201108260423.html

Two Years for a Drug Dealer

Submitted by AA Namibia on Fri, 26/08/2011 - 11:53
A DRUG user, who was caught with 19 'rocks' of crack-cocaine in Swakopmund on Sunday, was found guilty on two counts of drug possession and received a total sentence of two years imprisonment or a fine of N$10 000.
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http://allafrica.com/stories/201108260422.html

Windhoek Gymkhana Hosts Equestrian Event

Submitted by AA Namibia on Fri, 26/08/2011 - 11:53
THE Gymkhana Club Windhoek will host the annual 2011 FEI World Jumping Challenge this weekend, organisers said yesterday.
Source: 
http://allafrica.com/stories/201108260421.html