The security of judicial officers in Namibia is worrisome, as they are often attacked by family members of accused persons. Members of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs, who are gathered at Swakopmund for a stakeholder consultation, are now calling for improved protection of judicial officers. The meeting is a follow-up to […]
Kadhila Amoomo, the lawyer of activist Michael Amushelelo, has accused the state of having a tendency to make his client miss court cases. Today, Amushelelo had two court cases closely succeeding each other. The former forex trader appeared in the SADC Court at ten o’clock in the morning in the case between him and the […]
In the Windhoek High Court, Judge Christi Liebenberg has acquitted siblings Azaan Madisia (30) and Steven Mulundu (25) on a charge of murder. The siblings were also found not guilty of robbery charges. The verdict has, however, left a bad taste in the mouths of some. The pair were initially accused of being involved in […]
Community members at Walvis Bay have condemned the not-guilty verdict of Azaan Madisia (30) and her brother and co-accused, Steven Mulundu (25). The pair stood accused of murdering 22-year-old Shannon Wasserfall, a close friend of Madisia, in April 2020. The community at the harbour town was totally shocked by the gruesome discovery of Wasserfall’s remains […]
The Ovambenderu Traditional Authority at Omauezonjanda in the Omaheke Region has complained about the delay of the envisaged traditional office that was planned to be built at their headquarters. The leaders shared this during the visit by Vice President Nangolo Mbumba to Epukiro. Speaking at Omauezonjanda, Senior Traditional Councillor Gerson Katjirua said the community is […]
The Chairperson of the Africa Union (AU) has called on African countries to play their role by contributing to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) for the continent to gain economic independence. The Comorian President was speaking at a media briefing at the 2nd Ordinary Session of the 6th Parliament of the Pan Africa Parliament […]
UNESCO’s Executive Board is meeting at its headquarters in Paris, the capital of France. During the presentation of its national statement at the board meeting, Namibia welcomed a proposal in UNESCO’s Draft Programme and Budget for 2024–2025 that aims to address the physical and mental health of young people. Namibia is an Executive Board member […]
The Landless People’s Movement (LPM) has retained the Keetmanshoop Rural constituency after its candidate, Willem Labuschagne, won the by-election. The Keetmanshoop Rural Constituency seat became vacant after LPM recalled its former regional councillor, Gerrit Witbooi, who also contested as an independent candidate. Labuschagne was declared the winner after he garnered 1,272 votes. Swapo Party candidate […]
The Office of the Judiciary needs about N$1,5 billion to reduce the backlog of court cases in the country. This is according to Executive Director Bernhardt Kukuri, who says that financial constraints contribute to delays in delivering justice. The Judiciary’s Executive Director presented these challenges to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs at Swakopmund. […]
Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources, Tjekero Tweya has expressed dismay over the non-completion of the Fonteintjie Fish Farming Community Project, at Keetmanshoop. The Government invested about N$26 million towards constructing the modern aquaculture production facility. The oversight committee was informed during their visit that the main contractor abandoned the project in […]
