The Ministry of Health and Social Services has announced the temporary closure of the Mondesa Clinic in Swakopmund following a fire incident that broke out in the early hours of Monday. According to a police report, a guard employed by Six Thousand Security Services was on duty at the clinic when he heard several strange […]
The Prosecutor General’s office is yet to decide on whether the state will prosecute two police officers who are accused of killing 30-year-old Keetmanshoop resident Elleste Plaatjie. Namibian Police’s Special Reserve Force members Mulisa Bernard and Wilbard Neshuku stand accused of killing Plaatjie about two years ago. Plaatjie’s murder case was provisionally withdrawn at the […]
The High Court has once again postponed a judgement in Nigel Van Wyk’s review application for some charges against him to be dropped. His lawyer, Mbanga Siyumunji, informed nbc News that the judgement for Van Wyk’s review application has been set for March 25. Van Wyk, in his application, contends that his alleged role in […]
After years of legal hurdles and postponements, the high-profile Fishrot corruption trial is finally set to begin tomorrow, that is if there are no surprise applications to halt the scheduled proceedings. The 10 accused men were arrested in 2019, and are facing charges involving allegations of large-scale corruption and money laundering linked to the allocation […]
As Namibia reflects on the death of the late President Hage Geingob on February 4, 2024, one cannot help but remember the extraordinary bond he shared with President Nangolo Mbumba and Speaker of the National Assembly Peter Katjavivi. Their friendship and professional journeys not only shaped their personal lives but also left an indelible mark […]
The Omaheke Regional Governor, Pijoo Nganate, has announced that the number of deaths and hospital admissions related to malnutrition has dropped in the region. This, Nganate has said, is thanks to intervention from various key stakeholders. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Omaheke Regional Council, Governor Nganate said great strides were made in addressing […]
On February 4, 2024, Namibia lost its president, Hage Geingob, who died at the age of 82 after battling cancer. His death marked the end of a long and influential political career. In the early hours of Sunday morning, Nangolo Mbumba, who was VP at that time, announced the news on nbc, describing Geingob as […]
Members of Parliament are reflecting on late President Hage Geingob’s enduring legacy as a unifying leader as the nation commemorates the first anniversary of his death. They described him as a statesman who championed unity, fostering a spirit of togetherness that must be preserved and emulated. Lawmakers emphasised that the foundation he laid should not […]
Natalie Russman, the Resident Representative of the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS), bid farewell to the Speaker of the National Assembly, Professor Peter Katjavivi, today (Tuesday). Professor Katjavivi highlighted several achievements during Russman’s tenure and expressed his eagerness for a continued strong partnership, noting that the Namibian Parliament has greatly benefitted from their collaboration. He mentioned […]
25-year-old woman was raped while walking home from her employer’s birthday party in the Nangoro section of Otjimbingwe, Erongo Region, on Sunday. According to the victim, a 19-year-old man, known to her, grabbed her by the hair and forcibly dragged her into a nearby bush, where he proceeded to assault her. The victim managed to […]
