Topic: Namibia in the News

The new items published under this topic are as follows.

Articles: Anti-AIDS campaigners fear neglect of Kunene will fuel spread of disease

Posted by admin on Thursday, July 15, 2004 - 03:19 AM

	HIV-AIDS and development campaigners in the Kunene Region fear that if no proper support is forthcoming, the "forgotten" area could see a dramatic increase in the number of infected people. Read full article: 'Anti-AIDS campaigners fear neglect of Kunene will fuel spread of disease'

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Articles: Past nuclear tests may unlock Africa ivory sales

Posted by admin on Thursday, July 15, 2004 - 03:16 AM

	Africa's elephant war between those who want to lift the ban on ivory sales and those who want to keep it is about take a new turn. Read full article: 'Past nuclear tests may unlock Africa ivory sales'

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Articles: SA govt to attend Guinea trial

Posted by admin on Thursday, July 15, 2004 - 03:15 AM

	The South African government will send a delegation to Equatorial Guinea to ensure that the trial of eight South Africans arrested in that country for allegedly plotting to overthrow President Teodoro Obiang Nguema, will be conducted in a fair manner. Read full article: 'SA govt to attend Guinea trial'

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Articles: Elderly urged to aim for Guinness record

Posted by admin on Thursday, July 15, 2004 - 03:13 AM

	PRIME MINISTER Theo-Ben Gurirab has urged regional governors to establish the number of elderly Namibians aged 80, or older, and to keep the date and place of their birth and any other credible instruments for verification purposes so that they stood a chance of making the Guinness Book of Records. Read full article: 'Elderly urged to aim for Guinness record'

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Articles: Man raped 'in error'

Posted by admin on Thursday, July 15, 2004 - 03:11 AM

	NAMPOL Liaison Officer for Omusati region, Sergeant Linekela Shikongo, told The Namibian yesterday that Police had arrested Ananias Michael (27) from Oshitutuma village on July 4, after it was reported to them that Michael had allegedly raped another young man, aged 27, between the nights of June 30 and July 1. Read full article: 'Man raped 'in error''

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Articles: Time to take stock of bird life

Posted by admin on Thursday, July 15, 2004 - 03:08 AM

	THE annual July bird count at the Walvis Bay lagoon on July 17 and 18 is again open to all birders and newcomers. Read full article: 'Time to take stock of bird life'

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Articles: Opuwo declares war against filth

Posted by admin on Thursday, July 15, 2004 - 03:07 AM

	Not happy with being referred to as councillors of the dirtiest place in Namibia, town councillors at Opuwo have declared war on untidiness. Read full article: 'Opuwo declares war against filth'

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Articles: 26% of workforce could be lost to AIDS

Posted by admin on Thursday, July 15, 2004 - 03:06 AM

	NAMIBIA is expected to lose 26 per cent of its work force in the next 15 years - up from three per cent four years ago. Read full article: '26% of workforce could be lost to AIDS'

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Articles: Radio Wave takes ex-DJ to court for jumping ship

Posted by admin on Thursday, July 15, 2004 - 03:04 AM

	NOT so long ago, radio disc jockey Deon van Rensburg helped entertain Radio Wave listeners with irreverent humour and often risque on-air statements as a member of the popular radio station's breakfast-slot 'Waking Crew'. Read full article: 'Radio Wave takes ex-DJ to court for jumping ship'

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Articles: Man shoots off his testicles

Posted by admin on Thursday, July 15, 2004 - 03:02 AM

	A British man who accidentally shot himself in the testicles after drinking 15 pints of beer was jailed for five years on Tuesday for possessing an illegal firearm, a court spokesman said. Read full article: 'Man shoots off his testicles'

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