23.08.2010

Notable quotes

THEY are afraid that he could come after them if he is re-elected. – A union insider told The Namibian that the animosity towards NUNW secretary general Evilastus Kaaronda emanated from the fear that he might take action against those union leaders caught with their hands in the cookie jar.

WE haven’t suspended anybody, because no one has been convicted on any criminal charges yet. – Usakos CEO Joseph Jantze said despite four people, including a municipal worker, are behind bars following the theft of four cheques from the Municipality of Usakos.

WE distance ourselves from the unlawful manner and meeting on Monday at which the CEO has again been suspended. The suspension seems to be a ... witch-hunt on his person. – Management committee chairperson, Johannes Coleman, said after Keetmanshoop Town Council CEO Paul Vleermuis was suspended last week.

From The History Books
Muhammad Ali was the kind of guy you either loved or hated, but you wanted to see him. I happen to really love him. He brought boxing to another level and always made you laugh. – Gerry Cooney (born August 4 1956) is a retired professional boxer from Huntington, New York best known for his loss to Larry Holmes in one of the most celebrated boxing matches in history. Born into a blue collar Irish-Catholic family on Long Island, Cooney was encouraged to become a professional fighter by his father.