Notable Quotes

THE scientific accuracy of the findings of the report, of which some have been proved to be wrong, may have major implications on possible investments in Namibia but also on the employees at the smelter. – NUNW secretary general Evilastus Kaaronda said that mistakes made with the investigation into alleged human and environmental poisoning caused by the Tsumeb smelter may send a negative signal to potential investors.

I KNOW the parents making these reports to you are the ones with monthly incomes, which makes me think that they are irresponsible and rude to their own children for  failing to contribute towards the education of their own children. – Jacoba Jacobs vice-chairperson of Otjiwarongo Senior Secondary School’s school board defending the decision of the school’s principal to who sent over 160 students home over unpaid school development fund contributions.

THIS decision was politically motivated. I am sure the police were instructed by politicians not to allow us to demonstrate at the Supreme Court. – Rally for Democracy and Progress secretary for information and publicity Jeremiah Nambinga sad the police were not against the demonstration and sit-in at the start, blaming political interference for the police’s decision to have them removed from the area in front of the Supreme Court.

OUR preliminary investigation found more than 30 stab wounds in the back, chest and stomach. – Sackeus Shimbayi Amunyela, acting police commander for Oshikoto, said that the Police at Tsumeb are investigating a case of murder after Martha Gaeses (41), was raped and stabbed to  death at the town last Thursday morning.

SOME people had no idea what exactly they were expected to do when they come to work. You will see them in this department today, and in a totally different one the next day. As such, it was vital to bring in a person on board that has the know-how and technical skills to spearhead the process. – Karibib Town Council’s acting CEO, Fanie van der Westhuizen, said that topping the list for restructuring is the realigning of staff members with their positions in order to do away with the prevailing situation where employees do not have clear job descriptions.

I FEEL very bad about what happened to me. I want other women to know their rights so it doesn’t happen to them. – Emilia had been sterilised without her consent due to her HIV status after the birth of her third child five years ago. It was only months after the procedure, following an information session at a local HIV positive women’s support group, that she learned the truth.

From the History Books
MOST people are prisoners, thinking only about the future or living in the past. They are not in the present, and the present is where everything begins. – Carlos Santana (born July 20 1947) is a Mexican and American rock guitarist. Santana became famous in the late 1960s and early 1970s with his band, Santana, which pioneered rock, Latin music and jazz fusion. He has won 10 Grammy Awards and three Latin Grammy Awards.

I ALWAYS knew looking back on my tears would bring me laughter, but I never knew looking back on my laughter would make me cry. – Yusuf Islam (born Steven Demetre Georgiou July 21 1948), commonly known by his former stage name Cat Stevens, is an English singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, educator, philanthropist, and prominent convert to Islam.

IF we talk about literacy, we have to talk about how to enhance our children’s mastery over the tools needed to live intelligent, creative, and involved lives. – Danny Glover (born July 22 1946) is an American actor, film director, and political activist. He is an active supporter of various humanitarian and political causes.

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