Namibia News Summary - 24/07/2008
De Beers expects reduced demand for gem jewellery
DE BEERS, the world's top diamond producer, expects a reduced demand for its smaller and lower quality diamonds because of the troubled US economy.
Police partly to blame for suicide
A CASE in which the mother and former girlfriend of a murder suspect, who committed suicide in 2004, sued the Minister of Safety and Security over the incident, has returned to the High Court with a ruling that the Police can only be held partially liable for the suspect's death.
Kuaima Riruako celebrates 30 years as Herero paramount chief
HERERO Paramount Chief Kuiama Riruako will celebrate three decades as traditional chief this weekend, and many oxen are expected to be slaughtered for the grand occasion, which will be celebrated in style at Okakarara.
Fox forces anti-rabies drive
AN anti-rabies vaccination campaign is in full swing at Keetmanshoop.
Nama leaders appeal to President Pohamba
A delegation of Nama leaders from the south visited the new State House in Windhoek yesterday to address President Hifikepunye Pohamba on concerns in their region.
Population explosion a nightmare for Swakop
The Municipality of Swakopmund is faced with a potential logistical nightmare if planned developments materialise.
Nama leaders appeal to President Pohamba
A delegation of Nama leaders from the south visited the new State House in Windhoek yesterday to address President Hifikepunye Pohamba on concerns in their region.
Katjavivi demands Herero skulls from Germany
NAMIBIA'S former Ambassador to Germany, Professor Peter Katjavivi, has demanded that German universities return dozens of human skulls, remains of the colonial-era Herero massacre, that are held in their archives.
Property market feels the pinch
HOUSE sales in Namibia are slowing down and defaults on bond payments are increasing in tandem with higher interest rates and inflation.
Arovlei 'secret' no secret, but it's secret for now: Defence
THE Ministry of Defence yesterday maintained that it had informed the Arovlei community about a Ministry building being erected in their midst, but pleaded for patience before it tells them again.
Geingob marriage on rocks
WHAT began on a joyous note one Saturday afternoon in September 1993, when Hage Geingob, the debonair Prime Minister of the still newly-independent Namibia, staked his claim to wedded bliss by marrying 37-year-old businesswoman Loini Kandume in Windhoek, is about to end in the divorce court.
DE BEERS, the world's top diamond producer, expects a reduced demand for its smaller and lower quality diamonds because of the troubled US economy.
Police partly to blame for suicide
A CASE in which the mother and former girlfriend of a murder suspect, who committed suicide in 2004, sued the Minister of Safety and Security over the incident, has returned to the High Court with a ruling that the Police can only be held partially liable for the suspect's death.
Kuaima Riruako celebrates 30 years as Herero paramount chief
HERERO Paramount Chief Kuiama Riruako will celebrate three decades as traditional chief this weekend, and many oxen are expected to be slaughtered for the grand occasion, which will be celebrated in style at Okakarara.
Fox forces anti-rabies drive
AN anti-rabies vaccination campaign is in full swing at Keetmanshoop.
Nama leaders appeal to President Pohamba
A delegation of Nama leaders from the south visited the new State House in Windhoek yesterday to address President Hifikepunye Pohamba on concerns in their region.
Population explosion a nightmare for Swakop
The Municipality of Swakopmund is faced with a potential logistical nightmare if planned developments materialise.
Nama leaders appeal to President Pohamba
A delegation of Nama leaders from the south visited the new State House in Windhoek yesterday to address President Hifikepunye Pohamba on concerns in their region.
Katjavivi demands Herero skulls from Germany
NAMIBIA'S former Ambassador to Germany, Professor Peter Katjavivi, has demanded that German universities return dozens of human skulls, remains of the colonial-era Herero massacre, that are held in their archives.
Property market feels the pinch
HOUSE sales in Namibia are slowing down and defaults on bond payments are increasing in tandem with higher interest rates and inflation.
Arovlei 'secret' no secret, but it's secret for now: Defence
THE Ministry of Defence yesterday maintained that it had informed the Arovlei community about a Ministry building being erected in their midst, but pleaded for patience before it tells them again.
Geingob marriage on rocks
WHAT began on a joyous note one Saturday afternoon in September 1993, when Hage Geingob, the debonair Prime Minister of the still newly-independent Namibia, staked his claim to wedded bliss by marrying 37-year-old businesswoman Loini Kandume in Windhoek, is about to end in the divorce court.
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