A Ghanaian digital marketing and tourism promotion firm accuses the Namibian Tourism Board of withholding payment for services rendered under a contract agreement signed in 2023. Hype.UP Limited from Ghana alleges that NTB owes it over N$700,000 calculated on today’s rate. The Chief Executive Officer of Hype.UP Limited, Ike Dsane, said they have filed a […]
The case of the seven people at Rundu, accused of forging school results, has been postponed to 13 February. The accused were arrested for allegedly tampering with school report cards. The seven suspects, 17-year-old Feblonia Shifura, 18-year-old Maria Muyenga and Christine Hausiku, 19-year-old Maria Aiyambo, 21-year-old Joseph Addy Maseka, and Frank Kasera, as well as […]
With the recent surge in reports of customers being targeted by fraudsters who steal their hard-earned money, FNB Namibia has expressed concern over the increasing fraudulent tactics aimed at their clients. Nangula Kauluma, the Chief Executive Officer of FNB Namibia Retail, emphasized that many clients become victims of fraudsters who sell them false dreams in […]
Activist Job Amupanda has staunchly defended his challenge to the Veterinary Cordon Fence (Red Line) during cross-examination in the High Court. Professor Amupanda argued that the Red Line perpetuates systemic discrimination against approximately 60% of Namibians while benefitting what he called a few “capitalists,” calling for its removal to uphold constitutional rights and equality. Advocate […]
Four days have passed since the most daring diamond heist at Namib Desert Diamonds (NAMDIA). Neither the company nor the police have addressed the public through a media conference. The silence has sparked criticism, giving rise to speculation and a host of conspiracy theories around an armed robbery believed to involve diamonds worth millions of […]
Media Ombudsman John Nakuta said that NAMDIA and the police are dealing with a complex situation, which begs for accurate and verified information. Dr. Nakuta, however, said the communication strategy of the two institutions leaves much to be desired. He expressed regret over the failure to share timely information, which only facilitates the spread of […]
After a decade-long legal battle, the University of Namibia’s (UNAM) former Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Administration and Finance, Boniface Mutumba, has been cleared of corruption charges. Magistrate Ndapewa Amadhila delivered the ruling on Monday, clearing Dr. Mutumba and his former colleague Ruben Prinz of all allegations related to UNAM’s 2014 tender process. In 2014, Dr. Mutumba, a […]
Six of the seven individuals accused of the murder of Matheus Sheehama appeared in the Walvis Bay Magistrate’s Court today for a bail application hearing. The suspects were arrested in July last year in connection with Sheehama’s murder after his body was discovered at Independence Beach, Walvis Bay. Sheehama had gone missing on July 27 […]
The High Court proceedings in the contentious Veterinary Cordon Fence (Red Line) case took another turn as Judge Shafimana Ueitele rejected a report by a government-commissioned consortium led by prominent lawyer Dirk Conradie. Applicants wanted to use the report as evidence of the potential legal, economic, and social implications of keeping or removing the […]
Joel Angula (45), one of the suspects implicated in Saturday’s diamond heist, appeared before the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court today. Angula faces multiple charges, including one count of murder, two counts of attempted murder, and possession of uncut rough diamonds. His co-accused, Sam Shololo, is facing the same charges, but he remains hospitalised and under medical […]
