A sting operation by members of the Namibian Police today resulted in the fatal shooting of one man and the arrest of another, on charges of attempted robbery, in Windhoek’s Northern Industrial area. The suspected armed robbers attacked the undercover officers in an unmarked police vehicle, and the officers fired a warning shot to deter […]
The Ministry of Justice has issued a stern warning to its employees to steer clear of any unethical or corrupt practises, and to raise red flags and report such activities when discovered, to law enforcement agencies for investigation. Deputy Justice Minister Lidwina Shapwa urged the ministry’s staff to embody the highest levels of integrity, trust […]
More than 70 cases of fake marriages are under investigation and two pastors have been arrested so far. Home Affairs and Immigration Deputy Minister, Maureen Hinda-Mbuende says, the ministry will leave no stone unturned in hunting down such criminals.
The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) will use ballot papers for the upcoming Opuwo Rural and Otjiwarongo Constituency by-elections, as opposed to Electronic Voting Machines. The decision was taken after a meeting between the ECN, political parties and other stakeholders.
Climate change stakeholders met in Windhoek to discuss Namibia’s institutional and technical capacities, aimed at establishing a comprehensive Transparency Framework for Monitoring, Reporting and Verification project for climate actions. The project implementation is expected to cost about N$16 million.
The current Namibian law on the use of force by law enforcement agents in effecting an arrest or any other police duty does not comply with relevant international standards. This was revealed in a study conducted by the Legal Assistance Centre and titled ‘Use of Force by Law Enforcement Officials in Namibia’. The report launched […]
The Community Conservation Fund of Namibia (CCFN), is in need of more than N$223 million to provide services to conservancies and the community-based natural resource management programme. The non-profit organisation was launched in Windhoek.
Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi is urging the SACU Secretariat to consider collaborating with leading institutions in the region to elevate and advance their work. President Masisi, who is the first Head of State to visit the SACU Secretariat though not Chair, addressed staff members there.
The minister of gender and youth, sports and recreation, Dr Mahali Phamotse denied the rumours that construction of the AUSC region 5 Maseru 2020 youth games facilities has been cancelled. She said Lesotho will be the host of these games scheduled for September this year. The minister of Gender and Youth, Sports and Recreation, Dr. […]
Johnny ‘JJD” Doeseb, one of four candidates nominated for the presidency of the Namibian Football Association (NFA) launched his manifesto at Windhoek on Thursday morning. Doeseb said he wants to restore the love of the game and bring forward good corporate governance to the structures. In his ten- page manifesto, Doeseb said that his main […]
