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  • No Coerced Sterilisation of HIV+ Women - Kamwi
    HEALTH Minister Dr Richard Kamwi has categorically denied that HIV-positive women are "systematically coerced" to be sterilised at State hospitals.
  • Abidjan Hospitality Caused the Draw - Coach
    The national rugby team, the Welwitschias, followed their disappointing 13-13 draw in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, with a quality and dominant 54-14 win at home in the return leg last week.
  • N$515Million Boost for Langer Heinrich
    Langer Heinrich will receive a boost of N$515 million from its parent company, Paladin Energy, for its third expansion plans, said Wyatt Buck, general manager of operations at the mine.
  • Price of Electricity Up
    The City of Windhoek said residents should use electricity wisely as they will pay more since the implementation of Time Of Use (TOU) tariffs took effect this week.
  • Spain Launches Second African Plan
    Spain Has Launched the Spanish Plan Africa 2009 - 2012, which encourages key initiatives that could play a role in preventing conflicts and strengthening peace in post-conflict areas in sub-Saharan Africa.
  • Staff Challenge HIV Testing in Court
    The 22 people who are taking their former employer to court for having been tested for HIV without their consent, wants to be compensated for the damage they suffered, said Linda Dumba Chicalu, project lawyer at the Legal Assistance Centre's (LAC) AIDS Law Unit, which will represent them in court.
  • The Storm is Here, the Trees are Falling
    I Grudgingly Have to Admit the Economic Meltdown is very much with us and that we are now suffering from the secondary round fall-out: Production falling, inventories rising, exports shrinking, company profits gone, dividends diminished or postponed, property values crumbling and job losses all round.
  • Ndeitunga Concerned with Alcohol and Drug Abuse
    The Highest ranking policeman in the country is seriously concerned with the increase in drug and alcohol abuse in the country.
  • Uranium Sector Vibrant, Despite Slackening Demand for Other Commodities
    Increased production at existing uranium mines in Namibia and the opening of new ones in response to growing world demand for nuclear fuel will spearhead renewed economic growth from 2010, experts say.
  • Northern Anthrax Fears Tamed
    The risk of an anthrax outbreak in the flood stricken areas in the north motivated the Veterinary Association of Namibia to donate vaccines to the Directorate of Veterinary Services.

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IRB unveils shortlist for Sevens Player of the Year PDF Print E-mail
Written by Alison Hughes   
Friday, 29 May 2009 08:11

The International Rugby Board has announced a shortlist of six
nominees for IRB Sevens Player of the Year, the first of the
IRB Awards in association with Emirates Airline to be presented
this year.

The announcement follows the introduction of an exciting new
format for the IRB Awards. Starting this year, the winner of each
of the 13 coveted categories of awards will be named at different
stages throughout the year, culminating in the announcement of
the prestigious IRB Player, Coach and Team of the Year in November.

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MTC Design for Life Expo PDF Print E-mail
Written by Staff Writer   
Monday, 18 May 2009 12:12
MTC Design for Life Expo
Last Updated ( Monday, 18 May 2009 12:40 )
 
And the Oscar goes to ….er…well…everywhere! PDF Print E-mail
Written by SPCA   
Tuesday, 05 May 2009 09:15



Windhoek, Namibia is a long way from cage B5 at the Grassy Park SPCA Dog shelter. But the Windhoek SPCA will be the second stop for previously homeless Oscar Lefson in a world tour taking in 33 countries on 5 continents. His mission is a rescue one, aimed at freeing up his former cell mates, and to create awareness for his other 475 million compatriots around the world all doing time for crimes they didn’t commit!

Last Updated ( Thursday, 07 May 2009 08:35 )
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IRB Announces New Head of Legal Affairs PDF Print E-mail
Written by Dominic Rumbles   
Wednesday, 29 April 2009 12:11
The International Rugby Board has appointed Susan Ahern as its new Head of Legal Affairs.

Ms Ahern has held the role of Legal Counsel at the global governing body since 2001 and has played a prominent role in the development of the organisation and the Game at a time when Rugby has experienced unprecedented global growth.
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IRB Announces British & Irish Lions Tour Referees PDF Print E-mail
Written by Dominic Rumbles   
Tuesday, 28 April 2009 14:19

The International Rugby Board has announced the appointment of Match Officials for the 2009 British & Irish Lions Tour to South Africa.

IRB High Performance Referee Panel members Bryce Lawrence (New Zealand), Christophe Berdos (France) and Stuart Dickinson (Australia) will take charge of the three Test matches.

Lawrence will take charge of the first Test in Durban on June 20, with Berdos refereeing the second Test in Pretoria on June 27 and Dickinson the third Test in Johannesburg on July 4.

The trio will form a neutral Test panel that will also include specialist Assistant Referee Vinny Munro (New Zealand) for the first Lions Tests on South African soil for 12 years.

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 28 April 2009 14:26 )
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Red Bull Airrace
  • ON TO WINDSOR
    ON TO WINDSOR
    Ivanoff narrows Arch's lead with stirring San Diego win

    Nicolas Ivanoff jumped ahead of Paul Bonhomme into second place in the Red Bull Air Race World Championship with his stirring victory over the British ace in San Diego on May 9/10 and the red-hot Frenchman will be looking to move ahead of championship leader Hannes Arch of Austria in the third race of the season in Windsor, Canada on June 13/14.


  • RACE ANALYSIS FROM SAN DIEGO
    RACE ANALYSIS FROM SAN DIEGO
    Pilot review from second race of 2009

    Nicolas Ivanoff (1st) was sensational in the air today, showing just how good he can be when he’s fully focused on the track. A penalty-free run in the Final 4 and two record-shattering times for the Frenchman close to the 1:17 mark saw Ivanoff on the top of the podium and 12 points richer. Only his second career victory, Ivanoff was getting the most from his new Edge 540.


  • IVANOFF GRABS VICTORY IN SAN DIEGO
    IVANOFF GRABS VICTORY IN SAN DIEGO
    Nicolas Ivanoff of France won the second Red Bull Air Race World Championship of the season in San Diego on Sunday with a superb run in the finals while championship leader Hannes Arch of Austria fell to third after suffering a bird strike that tore a grapefruit-sized hole on the back of his plane.


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German Grand Prix - team and driver preview quotes
  • German Grand Prix - team and driver preview quotes
    The tight and challenging Nurburgring circuit will host the German Grand Prix next weekend. As the 'home' race for Nico Rosberg, Nick Heidfeld, Timo Glock and Adrian Sutil, BMW, Mercedes and the Toyota team, the event has special significance for many on the grid. Here the drivers and senior team personnel explain why they can't wait to head for the mountains to tackle the legendary track…
  • Ask the Expert - Williams' Kazuki Nakajima
    In what record-breaking time did Usain Bolt complete the 100m run at last year's Olympics? Who won the 2007 GP2 championship and how many points did he score? How many colleges are there at the famous Oxford University? And what is Japan's best-selling pop song? These are just some of the questions we thought Kazuki Nakajima would take in his stride after he agreed to be the latest participant in our personal trivia test, 'Ask the Expert'...
  • Six teams to attend Goodwood Festival of Speed
    There may not be a Grand Prix this weekend, but don't be fooled - the majority of Formula One teams will still be in action at the UK's Goodwood Festival of Speed. Brawn, McLaren, Ferrari, Williams, Toyota and Red Bull are all scheduled to attend the annual three-day celebration of motorsport, which gets under way on Friday.