Swakopmund remains a favourite holiday destination for both locals and international tourists, and the town is once again geared to attract hundreds of visitors. It is against this backdrop that the municipality and the Special Reserve Forces aim to ensure that everyone remains safe. In order to maintain peace and order over the holiday season, […]

In the Fishrot corruption case, Judge Moses Chinengo has dismissed the jurisdiction challenge brought under Section 317 of the Criminal Procedure Act by the accused, former Justice Minister Sackey Shangala. The judge accused Shangala and his co-accused of delaying the case through multiple applications and postponements, which he stated amount to an abuse of court […]

Cabinet has directed the Cabinet Committee on Legislation to expedite the finalization of the Namibia Investment Promotion Bill, the Data Protection Bill, and the Special Economic Zone Bill. This follows the Cabinet’s recognition of bottlenecks to investment due to policy, process, and project issues. The Cabinet also directed the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land […]

The Fishrot trial has been adjourned to 4 February 2025 due to ongoing legal disputes and representation issues. Justice Moses Chinhengo urged the accused, including former ministers Sakeus Shanghala and Bernhard Esau, to secure legal representation to ensure a fair trial. The accused have challenged the judge’s appointment, arguing it is unconstitutional, but Justice Chinhengo […]

Road fatalities in Kavango West have so far decreased from 14 deaths in 2023 to nine this year. There has also been a drop in serious injuries, with 27 recorded last year to 25 during the same period. The number is just some of the statistics revealed at the 2024/2025 Road Safety Campaign Launch at […]

The Fishrot trial entered a contentious phase today as plea proceedings continued under Justice Moses Chinhengo. Former Justice Minister Sakeus Shanghala and his co-accused face charges of corruption, fraud, and money laundering involving millions allegedly siphoned from Namibia’s fishing industry. The accused have raised objections to Justice Chinhengo’s appointment, claiming it is unconstitutional and undermines […]

In the ongoing Fishrot trial, Acting Judge Moses Chinhengo has maintained that he will continue presiding over the case, as his appointment, an executive decision, remains valid unless overturned by a court of law.  This decision, despite Sacky Shanghala and his co-accused having filed a special plea under Section 106 of the Criminal Procedure Act, […]

The Landless People’s Movement (LPM) has taken legal action against the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) by filing an urgent application in the High Court to demand access to electoral materials from the 2024 National Assembly Elections. The LPM is challenging the ECN’s handling of the elections, focusing on irregularities surrounding the voting and counting […]

Murder convict and American citizen Kevan Townsend wants the High Court to allow offenders to have semi-nude pictures in their cells. He is requesting that the Court order Corrections officials to stop confiscating such materials from offenders. Townsend also seeks to have Corrections authorities allow inmates to receive conjugal visits. He is suing the Minister […]