Namibia: Good Governance Key to Democracy
All Africa (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
A four day workshop on 'Country led governance assessments: sharing experiences and increasing political accountability' was held in Windhoek this week.
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Greenwell Matongo Library Proving Very Popular
All Africa (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
In March 2005 the City of Windhoek officially opened a library in the the Greenwell Matongo area of Katutura.
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'What If There Was a Riot?'
All Africa (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
RIOT insurance company, Nasria (National Special Risks Insurance Association), yesterday staged a rally along Independence Avenue in Windhoek, with the message 'What if a rally becomes a riot - are you insured?'
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Zimbabwe given reprieve from suspension by 'blood diamonds' body
The Earth Times Online Newspaper (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
Windhoek/Maputo - Zimbabwe avoided suspension from the global certified diamond trade on Thursday after an international diamond watchdog decided to give the country more time to polish up its diamond dealings. The Kimberley Process Certification Sch...
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Road Race Lined Up for Community
All Africa (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
LONG-distance running got a financial boost from Afrisam Cement with a N$15 000 sponsorship to host the annual Golden Cheetah 10km Road Race due in Windhoek this Saturday.
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Trophy touches down in Windhoek
FIFA - Latest News (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
Continuing its tour of Africa, the FIFA World Cup Trophy has reached the Namibian capital of Windhoek.
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Southern Africa summit attempts to reconcile Zimbabwe's leaders
The Earth Times Online Newspaper (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
Maputo/Windhoek - Southern African leaders were meeting in Mozambique Thursday in yet another attempt to try to break the deadlock in Zimbabwe's power-sharing government. President Robert Mugabe and Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai have been summoned...
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Three-Year Jail Term for Fatal Drunken Driving
All Africa (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
AN UNEMPLOYED Windhoek resident was sent to prison for three years this week after he admitted that he killed a pedestrian in the city last year while driving drunk.
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Businessman Killed in Robbery
All Africa (Free subscription) | 04/11/2009
THE owner of HAMS Security, Andries ('Dries') de Jager, was shot dead during an attempted robbery in Windhoek's Northern Industrial Area yesterday.
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Van Wyk, Ahrens Excel in Grand Prix Shotgun
All Africa (Free subscription) | 04/11/2009
THE Clay Target Shooting Association of Namibia together with the Namibia Olympic Shotgun Range and Bank Windhoek hosted the third African Grand Prix in Shotgun at the shooting range at Luiperdsvallei.
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Hospital Murder - Guilty Plea
All Africa (Free subscription) | 04/11/2009
THE suspect in Sunday's murder of a woman at the Nurses' Home in Windhoek pleaded guilty during his first court appearance yesterday.
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Council Chambers Not a "Political Talk Shop"
All Africa (Free subscription) | 03/11/2009
The mayor of Windhoek, Matheus Shikongo, has asked city council members and the management of the Windhoek municipality to rise above their differences and refrain from turning the Council Chambers into a "political talk shop".
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Child Artists Explore Healthy Living
All Africa (Free subscription) | 03/11/2009
Six-year-old Cecilia Fourie of Windhoek recently came out the overall winner in the Namibia Medical Care (NMC) Children's Art Competition. Cecilia also won her age category.
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Two Matches Away From the World Cup
All Africa (Free subscription) | 03/11/2009
In two weeks time, the national rugby team faces north African rivals Tunisia in the first leg of a world cup play-off final in Tunis. The pressure is on John Williams' men to perform well away from home and build a solid foundation when Tunisia visit Windhoek at the end of November.
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Ruhumuriza, Byukusenge Fired Up for Namibia Tour
All Africa (Free subscription) | 03/11/2009
RWANDA'S top cyclists Abraham Ruhumuriza and Nathan Byukusenge have promised a good display at the African continental road cycling championship that starts tomorrow in Windhoek-Namibia.