1991 in Namibia

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Events in the year 1991 in Namibia .

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The Windhoek Declaration for the Development of a Free, Independent and Pluralistic Press, short: Windhoek Declaration is a statement of press freedom principles by African newspaper journalists in 1991. The Declaration was produced at a UNESCO seminar, "Promoting an Independent and Pluralistic African Press," held in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia, from 29 April to 3 May 1991.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hosea Kutako International Airport</span> International airport in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia

Hosea Kutako International Airport is the main international airport of Namibia, serving the capital city Windhoek. Located well east of the city, 45 km (28 mi), it is Namibia's largest airport with international connections. From its founding in 1965 to the independence of Namibia in 1990, it was named J.G. Strijdom Airport. The name of the airport after its renaming in 1990 is in honor of Namibian national hero Hosea Kutako.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">N7 (South Africa)</span> National road in South Africa

The N7 is a national route in South Africa that runs from Cape Town northwards through the West Coast and Namaqualand regions to the Namibian border at Vioolsdrif. After crossing the border, it changes designation to B1 and runs north through Windhoek and the north of Namibia.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sam Nujoma Stadium</span>

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The Namibia FA Cup, officially Bidvest Namibia Cup, is an association football tournament for Namibian clubs.

Gwen Lister is a Namibian journalist, publisher, anti-apartheid and press freedom activist.

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Katutura Community Radio (KCR) is a community radio station based in Katutura, Windhoek, Khomas Region, Namibia.

The Namibia Press Agency (NAMPA) is the national news agency of the Republic of Namibia. It was founded in 1987 under the name Namibia Press Association as a SWAPO partisan press agency, and resuscitated after independence under its current name in 1991. Its operation is regulated by the Namibia Press Agency Act of 1992. The state owned agency is responsible for news distribution and picture services to local and international customers. Up until now, the agency offers text and picture services, but no audio or video material. About 20 journalists and 30 other staff members work for NAMPA. Aside from its Windhoek headquarters, the agency has offices in Swakopmund, Gobabis, Ongwediva/Oshakati, Opuwo and Rundu. Most media in Namibia rely on the services of NAMPA, especially for international news.

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The National Archives of Namibia (NAN) is the national archives of Namibia, located in Windhoek. It was established in 1939 and today shares a building with the National Library of Namibia. NAN belongs to the National Library and Archives service of the Namibian government, in the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">German language in Namibia</span>

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James Wilfred "Buddy" Wentworth was a Namibian politician. He was a member of the SWAPO fraction of the Constituent Assembly of Namibia and served as Deputy Minister in several education-related portfolios in the first, second and third National Assemblies of Namibia. At the time he retired in 2005 he was one of two longest serving Deputy Ministers of Namibia.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Peter Katjavivi</span> Namibian politician

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The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Windhoek, Namibia.

The Legal Assistance Centre is a human rights organization in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia. The organization was established in 1988 during the apartheid era to litigate on behalf of people who were oppressed by the government and continues to operate today.

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