Notable Quotes
WE are paying our service provider, Engen Namibia, on a weekly basis until we finish [paying] the outstanding amount. – Air Namibia spokesperson, Paul Nakawa, on the company paying its N$ 60 million fuel bill in monthly instalments.
THERE is an uneasiness among the Mariental residents with the cancellation of the flood insurance in the wake of the rainy season. This might also have a negative effect on the economy of the town, but we will continue to negotiate with all short-term insurance companies for flood coverage. – Chris Nel, the chairman of the Mariental Flood Task Force, on Mutual and Federal suspending the town’s flood insurance shortly before the rainy season.
THEY closed the Caprivi abattoir last year because of a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, but in the North it has been a long while since we’ve had an outbreak. – Maria Immanuel, chief of information systems at the Meat Board, on the removal of the Red Line, which bans the movement of animals and animal products from the northern communal areas to prevent the spread of animal diseases.
THEY must pull up their socks. – Richard Kamwi, the Minister of Health and Social Services, on hospital staff in State hospitals not being up to par, after the staff having been rapped over the knuckles for shoddy managerial supervision.
IT is a great opportunity for Namibia to learn, and it will boost Namibia’s image because this conference used to be held in other countries where oil is already discovered, such as Angola and Nigeria. – Immanuel Mulunga, the Petroleum Commissioner in the Ministry of Mines and Energy, on Namibia hosting the 19th Western Africa Oil, Gas and Energy conference.
From the History Books
ONLY the gentle are ever really strong. – James Byron Dean, better known as James Dean, (February 8 1931 – September 30 1955) was an American actor, sex symbol and cultural icon of teenage disillusionment, as expressed in the title of his most celebrated film, ‘Rebel Without a Cause’, in which he starred as a troubled Los Angeles teenager.
I RESPECT kindness in human beings first of all, and kindness to animals. I don’t respect the law; I have a total irreverence for anything connected with society except that which makes the roads safer, the beer strong, the food cheaper and the old men and old women warmer in the winter and happier in the summer. – Brendan Francis Behan (February 9 1923 – March 20 1964) was an Irish poet, short story writer, novelist and playwright who wrote in both English and Irish. His works include ‘Confessions of an Irish Rebel’, ‘Borstal Boy’ and ‘Brendan Behan’s Island’.
REMEMBER: Always walk in the light. And if you feel like you’re not walking in it, go find it. Love the light. – Roberta Flack (born February 10 1939) is an American singer, songwriter and musician who is notable for jazz, soul, RnB and folk music. She is best known for her hits ‘The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face’ and ‘The Closer I Get to You’. She is one of only two artists to win the Grammy for Record of the Year for two consecutive years, in 1973 and again in 1974.