Former footballer and current employee at the Office of the Prime Minister, Lolo Goraseb, stood in chains at the entrance of his employer’s office. Goraseb is concerned about the structural independence and integrity of Namibia’s public service management. He criticised the current positioning of the Public Service Commission under the Office of the Prime Minister, […]
The High Court has dismissed Tamson Hatuikulipi’s application for leave to appeal to the Supreme Court following the refusal of his most recent bail application. The ruling, delivered by Justice Claudia Claasen on behalf of Judge David Munsu, marks yet another unsuccessful attempt by the applicant to secure his release from custody, where he and […]
The farming community at Epukiro says a shortage of police vehicles causes delays in swift response to crime. They also complained about lack of feedback on pending cases relating to stock theft in the area. Most inhabitants of Epukiro depend on lives of livestock for their livelihood, making the issue of theft particularly distressing. Without […]
A 25-year-old Zimbabwean national, Simon Takudzwa, was denied bail in the Rundu Magistrate’s Court following his arrest for conspiracy to commit fraud. He was apprehended alongside seven Namibians accused of forgery and other related charges. Court documents reveal that Takudzwa had been deported from Namibia in 2023 but managed to re-enter the country. It is […]
A trial-awaiting inmate at the Keetmanshoop Police holding cells was stabbed multiple times by fellow inmates. The ||Kharas Police Regional Crime Investigation Division Head, Deputy Commissioner Nicodemus Mbango, confirmed that the stabbing incident occurred this morning. According to Mbango, fellow inmates allegedly stabbed the 26-year-old victim, Petrus Tack, with a rusted knife, inflicting 13 stab […]
The formal bail application for six individuals accused of defrauding a fishing company of N$29.9 million has been postponed to 14 April 2025. The matter was postponed due to the medical condition of Accused 1, Victoria George, who is heavily pregnant and currently hospitalised. George is self-employed. The formal bail hearing was initially scheduled for […]
NAMDIA spokesperson Beverley Coussement explained that the disclosure of the recovered diamonds’ value took over a month due to an independent valuation process aimed at ensuring accuracy and compliance with required procedures. The total weight of the recovered diamonds is 4,511.50 carats. However, NAMDIA has opted not to reveal their location, citing that this information […]
The Namibian Police continue to make strides towards the attainment of gender equality within the Force. Deputy Inspector General for Operations Elias Mutota said women have, over the years, continued to play an indispensable role in leadership and law enforcement, among other things. Major General Mutota was among the speakers who attended the annual commemoration […]
Chante Coetzee, a 38-year-old South African national, made her first court appearance in the Katima Mulilo Regional Court on Thursday, when her motor vehicle theft case was postponed to 16 April 2025. Coetzee has already applied for a government-funded lawyer through the legal aid department and is currently awaiting a response before her trial can […]
Three men have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery that took place last night at Nau-Aib, Okahandja, while two other suspects remain at large. The men, aged between 28 and 30, stole 37 packs of Closwa Biltong and N$21,500 in cash. According to NamPol, a 58-year-old businesswoman was closing her businesses and returning […]
