Notable Quotes

YOU don’t have the minister to protect you anymore. – One of the board members of the Namibian Training Authority (NTA) on the suspension of chief executive officer, Maria Nangolo-Rukoro, referring to the late Minister of Education Abraham Iyambo.

WE, from the CoD, are calling on the Namibian government to declare it as a national issue and that it is not seen as only an issue between the Hereros and the Namas, but as an issue of all Namibans. The era of tribalism is gone in Namibia and we have to go as one Namibia, one nation. – Congress of Democrats president, Ben Ulenga, on German ambassador to Namibia Onno Huckmann calling Namibians to bury the hatchet and silence talks about genocide reparations.

WE are concerned about livestock which have started to pose a threat to the safety of our residents. Horses, donkeys, goats, pigs and dogs are found on the streets every day and that is what we want to prevent. – Opuwo Town Council chief executive officer, Alphons Tjitombo, on the removal of livestock roaming unattended through the town.

From the History Books
A YEAR or so ago I went through all the people in my life and asked myself: does this person inspire me, genuinely love me and support me unconditionally? I wanted nothing but positive influences in my life. – Mena Alexandra Suvari (born February 13 1979) is an American actress, fashion designer and model. She made her film debut in 1997 in the drama ‘Nowhere’. She is best known for her acting roles in ‘American Pie’ and ‘American Beauty’. She is a model for Lancôme cosmetics and print ads for Lancôme Paris Adaptive and has been featured in several fashion blogs and magazines such as Vogue.

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