May 21
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After Decades, a Journey Home for Angolan Refugees [press release]
UNHCR
Over 100 Angolan refugees, some of whom had been refugees in Namibia for more than 20 years, returned home on Thursday with help from the UN refugee agency. Read more »
May 20
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Oshakati to Remove Shacks in Formal Settlements
Namibian
THE Oshakati Town Council has ordered all Oshakati West residents with shacks and shebeens in their yards to remove them before the end of this month. Read more »
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Shooting Victims and Suspect Buried Together
Namibian
THE families of four people who were shot and killed on a farm south of Rehoboth feel "a demonic power" was behind the murders. Read more »
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Are Things Falling Apart in Namibia? [analysis]
Namibian
MY title is a take from the celebrated Nigerian novelist Chinua Achebe in his seminal book 'Things Falls Apart. Read more »
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Old Mutual Takes Sports to the Regions
Namibia Economist
The Old Mutual Far North Championship for soccer and netball at club level has developed into a major development platform for these two sport codes. The 9th Annual Old Mutual Far... Read more »
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Erongo Invitational Set for June
Namibia Economist
The annual Erongo Invititational Challenge Cup will get underway on 01 June at the Arandis soccer fields, organisers of the tournament have announced. Read more »
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Bazaar Raises Funds for Charity
Namibia Economist
The Association of Diplomatic Spouses will hold an International Charity Bazaar on 12 May. Eighteen countries will participate in this year's event. Read more »
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Last Band Standing Rocks Nation
Namibia Economist
The Last Band Standing competition over the months of March and April has been on every one's lips and radio and television stations have been abuzz about the competition. Read more »
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Spes Bona Winter Cycling Draws Close
Namibia Economist
The Bible Society will host this year's Spes Bona Winter Cycling Competition on Saturday 02 June at the Windhoek Gymnasium School. The competition starts at 08:00hrs Read more »
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Namibia Economist
Martin Aloysious, a paralympic athlete, will compete for the first time at this year's Paralympic Games, slated to take place from 29 August to 9 September 2012 in London.... Read more »
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Access to Quality Information Needed
Namibia Economist
Media freedom is undermined by a lack of information infrastructure as well as skills and literacy to access and critically evaluate information. The ability to access vital... Read more »
May 19
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Duel Against Namibia Postponed to September
The Star
International Cricket Council (ICC) have postponed next month's fixtures between Kenya and Namibia here in Nairobi until September. Read more »
May 18
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Refugees Return Home From Namibia Ahead of June Deadline [press release]
UNHCR
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Andrej Mahecic - to whom quoted text may be attributed - at the press briefing, on 18 May 2012, at the Palais des Nations... Read more »
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Finalising an Economic Partnership Agreement is Critical [editorial]
New Era
WHAT does the future hold for Namibian producers, the farmers who produce beef, the workers whose livelihood - albeit not luxurious admittedly - depends on farm work? Read more »
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Poor Budgeting Crippled Company
Namibian
THE financial mess that TransNamib finds itself in cannot only be attributed to poor control and ignorance of policy guidelines, but started with a number of weaknesses identified... Read more »
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Two Years of Suffering and No One Took Him Seriously
Namibian
THOMAS Nghitemaye (29) complained for nearly two years at Swakopmund hospitals about the pain in his right arm, but all he got was a few general pain pills and encouragement that... Read more »
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Ministry Moves N$95 Million at Midnight
Namibian
JUST before midnight on Saturday, 31 March 2012, the Ministry of Works and Transport spirited N$95 million to one of TransNamib's bank accounts. Read more »
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CAF
Nigeria have left Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi out of their squad for a series of World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers next month. Read more »
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Nation and Namibia Fixture Is Pushed Back
The Star
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that next month's fixtures between Kenya and Namibia in Kenya have been postponed until September. Read more »
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Land Grievances Brewing in Kunene
New Era
Communities in the north of the Kunene Region have expressed concern over 33 customary land rights applications, reportedly from the Uukwaluudhi Traditional Authority. Read more »
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Black Africa and Civics in League Home-Stretch Encounter
New Era
The massive points difference between Namibian champions Black Africa and its fellow competitors is a serious cause for concern as the 2011/2012 MTC Premiership League campaign... Read more »
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Harold Pupkewitz - the Visionary Empire Builder (1915 - 2012)
New Era
The late businessman Harold Pupkewitz's living legacy has stood out to re-affirm that visionary leadership, courage and hard work can bring success. Read more »
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Shihani is the Last Woman Standing [opinion]
New Era
The Last Band Standing competition came to a smashing ending in Windhoek's Zoo Park last Saturday evening when the eventual winner was announced to a packed and enthusiastic crowd... Read more »
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Pizza Delivery Biker Boys All Get All Kitted Out
New Era
It takes a lot more substance than extra cheese to get your pizza delivered from one side of town to the next. Read more »
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Media Should Be Vigilant Against Channeling Negative Archaic News [opinion]
New Era
ONE could not but wonder how at this stage and in this age a national public broadcaster seems so insensitive to gender issues, especially to violence against women and children,... Read more »
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