Judgement for the bail application of two men accused of smuggling a record cocaine haul through the Walvis Bay port has been reserved for Monday 10 September. Grant Noble and Dinath Azhar allegedly smuggled the cocaine worth N$206 million in a container with copy paper in June. Noble testified that he owns Zeeki Trading CC […]
A total of 107 403 cases of gender-based violence have been reported to the Namibian Police between 2014 and July, this year, Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila revealed. Of these cases, an alarming 85 787 are common assault and assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm. She said this when receiving a petition from […]
A group of media practitioners are assembled in Windhoek for a one-day workshop focusing on the issue of land. The training aims to enlighten and equip journalists about the sensitive issue of land as the country prepares for the Second National Land Conference scheduled for early next month. The workshop is organised by the Editor’s […]
The City of Windhoek is to rename the Otjomuise Road to Winnie Madikizela-Mandela road. This follows President Hage Geingob’s promise during the South African liberation icon’s funeral earlier this year. City of Windhoek public relations Officer Lydia Amutenya made the announcement during a media briefing on Friday.
Concerned Windhoekers, including top Government officials, gathered in central Katutura to march against the brutal killing of nine-year-old Cheryl Avihe Ujaha on Friday. Among the marchers were Khomas Governor Laura Mcleod-Katjirua, Presidential youth advisor Daisry Mathias and Windhoek Mayor Muesee Kazapua. The marchers were led by the Namibian Police’s marching band. Learners, some with black […]
Namibia Airport Company has signed a five year memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Nampol. The agreement, among others, makes provision for safety and security of airport, aviation and passengers. The MOU is a a wake-up call from the International civil aviation authority which is anticipated to perform an audit to determine whether the NAC complies […]
