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10 hrs ago | The Namibian

Geingob incited murder, charges RDP

THE Rally for Democracy and Progress has accused Swapo Party vice president Hage Geingob of inciting political assassination.

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Thu Nov 19, 2009

New York Times

China Helps the Powerful in Namibia

Like parents everywhere, mothers and fathers in Namibia , an impoverished southern African nation, worry about college costs and opportunities for their children.

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Related Topix: World News, China, Asia, Africa, Hifikepunye Pohamba

WorldTravelWatch.com

Namibia: Political Parties Clash Before Nov. 27-28 Election

The U.S. Embassy in Windhoek reported violent clashes between rival political parties Nov.

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Related Topix: Travel, Africa, Namibia Travel, World News,

Wed Nov 18, 2009

Independent Online

Two killed in Windhoek plane crash

Johannesburg - A South African pilot and a passenger were killed on Sunday when a light aircraft crashed after take off in Namibia, officials said.

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Related Topix: World News, Africa, Air Accidents

Tue Nov 17, 2009

AllAfrica.com

Namibia: City Plane Crash Due to Fuel Pump Defect

A FUEL pump problem has been identified as the cause of a plane crash in which two French and two American tourists were injured in Windhoek in May last year.

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Related Topix: Air Accidents, Africa, World News,

The Namibian

Ohorongo secures EU loan

OHORONGO yesterday secured nearly N$1 billion of the required N$2,5 billion to develop the country's only cement factory.

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Related Topix: Africa, World News,

Panapress

EIB provides EUR82m for Namibian cement plant

The European Investment Bank has provided a EUR 82 million grant towards the construction and operation of Ohorongo Cement factory, the countrya's first ever cement manu facturing plant.

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Related Topix: Africa, World News,

Mon Nov 16, 2009

AllAfrica.com

Namibia: Aussie Firm Buys Karibib Lithium Mines

DIVERSIFIED resources company Black Fire Minerals has snapped up the Karibib Lithium Pegmatite Project from Australian private company Sunrise Minerals in a deal worth about 455 000 Australian dollars.

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AllAfrica.com

Namibia: Three Die in City Plane Crash - Plummets to Earth South of Eros Airport

THREE people were killed when a South African-registered aircraft which had taken off from Windhoek's Eros Airport on a flight to southern Angola crashed in the city early yesterday.

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Related Topix: World News, South Africa, Africa, Air Accidents,

AllAfrica.com

Namibia: Coastal Property Market Booms As Houses Run Out

Due to high prices paid by large companies for houses, be it to purchase or rent, locals in the medium-income bracket are finding it increasingly more difficult to afford a home in Swakopmund, according to Bank Windhoek's Coastal Estate Agent of the Year, Maureen Hoon of Welwitschia Real Estates.

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Related Topix: Africa, World News,

Sun Nov 15, 2009

Mining News

Black Fire Minerals acquires Karibib Lithium Pegmatite Project in, Namibian

Diversified resources company Black Fire Minerals has snapped up the Karibib Lithium Pegmatite Project from Australian private company Sunrise Minerals in a deal worth about $455,000. The acquisition will be facilitated via Black Fire purchasing Sunrisea s private Namibian subsidiary Starting Right Investments Ninety Four, which is the holder of ...

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Related Topix: Africa, World News,

Sat Nov 14, 2009

AllAfrica.com

Namibia: Bidvest Namibia Set for Regional Growth'

Namibia is not only an important market in its own right, it is becoming a strategic platform for regional growth.

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Related Topix: World News, Africa, Travel, Namibia Travel, Zambia,

AllAfrica.com

Namibia: Napwu Becomes Exclusive Representative of Windhoek Municipality Employees

The Namibia Public Workers Union has become the sole bargaining agent between the City of Windhoek and its employees.

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Related Topix: Africa, World News

Inter Press Service

POLITICS-NAMIBIA: The Struggle Does So Not Continue

They are called the "born frees", the children of Namibia's Independence, and they will vote for the first time this month.

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Related Topix: World News, Africa, US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election,

Fri Nov 13, 2009

AllAfrica.com

Namibia: More Needs to Be Done to Assist Entrepreneurs

Namibia has created an able environment for small and medium enterprises to grow and prosper, however many entrepreneurs do not have access to information, trading facilities and financial services.

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Related Topix: Africa, World News,

AllAfrica.com

Namibia: Police Ready to Keep the Peace

POLICE Inspector General Sebastian Ndeitunga has given the assurance that the Police will be on high alert for political violence countrywide this weekend, especially in the North where the RDP and Swapo are hosting rallies at Ondangwa and Oshakati on the same day.

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Related Topix: Africa, World News

Thu Nov 12, 2009

The Huffington Post

Priti Patel: Namibia Women Face Forced Sterilization

Ten years ago, Susan* was admitted to a public hospital in Namibia for an emergency surgery.

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Related Topix: World News, Africa, HIV/AIDS, Health,

Big Cat News

Namibia: Rescued cheetah cubs doing well

The Namibian 12 November 2009 FOUR cheetah cubs that were rescued in July this year - Polly, Tony, Mischief and Phil have made great progress through rehabilitation efforts and are now in great health.

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Star Phoenix

B.C.'s Slocan Valley ghost town

Travellers seeking a quiet place need look no further than the numerous towns around the world that have been abandoned for one reason or another.

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Related Topix: Travel, Africa, Namibia Travel, World News

Wed Nov 11, 2009

AllAfrica.com

Namibia: Govt Denounces Election Clashes

GOVERNMENT yesterday condemned the politically motivated violence between Swapo and RDP supporters at Outapi on Sunday.

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