High Court Judge Moses Chinhengo has urged the state to find a practical solution to the frozen assets of the Fishrot accused, questioning why the funds cannot be released without court intervention. The judge also expressed concern over the prolonged pre-trial detention of the accused, saying that no judicial system should allow individuals to remain […]
Namibia has been plagued by a series of high-profile financial crimes, many of which remain unresolved. The latest incident, possibly the largest heist in the country’s history, occurred on January 18 when armed robbers targeted the headquarters of Namib Desert Diamonds (NAMDIA) in Windhoek. They stole an undisclosed amount of diamonds, resulting in the death […]
Former fisheries minister Bernard Esau has urged the court to move forward with the Fishrot corruption trial without further delays, saying he wants to know his fate. Speaking to Judge Moses Chinhengo, Esau noted that while he can fund his legal defense, his assets are frozen under the Prevention of Organised Crime Act (POCA), restricting […]
The Fishrot corruption trial may encounter another delay after defence lawyers requested a two-week postponement to address the issue of plea explanations and responses to the state’s pre-trial memorandum. High Court Judge Moses Chinhengo said that the accused must be given an opportunity to explain their pleas and indicate whether they wish to respond to […]
Two learners from Tsumkwe Senior Secondary School (SSS) died in an accident on the Tsumkwe-Grootfontein gravel road on Monday. The Namibian Police Force’s head of community affairs in the Otjozondjupa Region, Senior Inspector Maureen Mbeha, informed Nampa that the deceased persons are Elizabeth Kambara, 18, and the 19-year-old Frans Chameia. Their relatives have been informed. […]
The Supreme Court will deliver its judgement on February 28 in the case challenging President Nangolo Mbumba’s decision to extend the recent presidential election. The case, brought by opposition leaders Panduleni Itula of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) and Bernadus Swartbooi of the Landless People’s Movement (LPM), questions the legality of the President’s extension […]
Today marks 35 years since the adoption of the Constitution of Namibia. The late Founding President Dr. Sam Nujoma led the independent Namibia under the new constitution. It all started with an oath during his inauguration on March 21 1990, the late Founding President pledged to uphold Namibia’s constitution and lead the country that has […]
A 28-year-old Namibian man living in the UK has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his girlfriend, Claudia Kambanza, also from Namibia. The crime occurred on January 26, 2024, in Hull, England. Mateus Johannes pleaded guilty to murder and possessing a bladed article in public during his appearance at Grimsby Crown […]
In a surprising twist, Namibian lawmakers are prohibited from asking questions or making statements in Parliament about the violent NAMDIA diamond robbery. This revelation came to light after nbc investigated why parliamentarians have remained silent on the issue, despite calls for accountability, transparency, and access to information surrounding what could be Namibia’s largest diamond heist […]
The police at Rundu are investigating a case in which a 20-year-old man died during the Namibian Defence Force (NDF) recruitment selection test. The incident occurred on Wednesday, 05 February 2025, at about 12:00. It’s alleged that the deceased was on the 2.5-kilometre race when the incident happened near or between the youth centre and […]
