Archive - Dec 26, 2008

Some memorable quotes during December 2008.

I knew it would be difficult because he set up the regions where he had support, so I am happy to have got four of the votes. Now Ill just need to work harder – I need one more vote to win the election. – Frank Fredericks after tying Athletics Namibia’s presidential elections at four votes each with Alpha Kangueehi.

The constitution makes provision that the current president has a casting vote. – Alpha Kangueehi.

The council cannot make a decision because there was none before the elections. – Frank Fredericks.

Walvis Bay businessman Johnny Doeseb, or “JJ” as he is called by his friends, took over Eleven Arrows before the start of the new season and now has big plans to take it to the top, not only in Namibia, but also in Africa. The self-made millionaire, who is still only 33 years old, acquired more than 10 new players for the new season as well as a new coach by offering them decent salaries, with a wage bill alone running to about N$80 000 per month.

Here follows some memorable quotes during 2008.

I am so happy with my performance. I'm the first African and I have shown that I can do it, be in the front with the world’s best and there is definitely more to come. – Erik Hoffmann, after finishing 22nd in the cycling road race at the Beijing Olympics.