July 15
Namibia: 146 Illegal Immigrants Arrested in Zambezi to Be Deported
The Zambezi regional police say about 146 illegal immigrants from Zambia and Zimbabwe, who have been arrested, will be deported soon. Read more »
July 09
Namibia: Namibia to Lose U.S.$14,7 Million Over UK's Anti-Trophy Hunting Bill
Namibia stands to lose more than N$260 million annually in potential revenue from the hunting industry due to the decision by the United Kingdom's ruling Labour Party to implement… Read more »
Namibia: Same-Sex Marriage Not Namibian Law - Namandje
Lawyer and Swapo central committee member Sisa Namandje says same-sex marriage is not in accordance with Namibian law and the sodomy challenge should have been dismissed. Read more »
July 03
Namibia: Prisoners Sue Govt Over Decision to End Internet Access
Eighteen inmates suing the prison authorities over a decision to end their internet access are awaiting a judgement in their case at the end of next week. Read more »
July 02
Namibia: Govt Tables Marriage Bill to Make Same-Sex Unions Illegal
Home affairs, immigration, safety and security minister Albert Kawana has tabled an amendment bill to replace the current Marriage Act 25 of 1961. Read more »
Namibia: Teen in Court Over Rape of Younger Boy
A boy (14) appeared in the Ondangwa Magistrate's Court on Monday after he allegedly raped an 11-year-old boy on Saturday afternoon. Read more »
Namibia: Venaani Condemns Sexual Exploitation of Boy
Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) president McHenry Venaani has condemned a woman's alleged sexual exploitation of a boy (6). Read more »
June 27
Namibia: I'm Not a Sell-Out - VP Nandi-Ndaitwah On Genocide Negotiations
Vice president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Thursday said she will never sell Namibia or Namibians out while negotiating with Germany over the 1904-08 genocide. Read more »
Namibia: Vaccine Sceptics Lose Case Against Govt
A group of Covid-19 vaccination sceptics yesterday lost a High Court case directing the government to provide them with information on the safety and efficacy of vaccines against… Read more »
June 26
Namibia: Man Accused of Incest Takes Own Life
A man (39) from at Sikali village in the Kavango West region allegedly took his own life by drinking car battery acid, after he was called in by a village headman and elders of the… Read more »
Namibia: Driver Guilty of Murder Gets Court Date in August
A persentence hearing in the trial of Jandre Dippenaar, who has been convicted on six counts of murder in connection with a road collision near the end of 2014, is scheduled to… Read more »
June 20
Namibia: Activists Hoping for Positive Sodomy Law Judgement
A lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning and intersex (LGBTQI+) activist and a human rights lawyer say they are hoping for the High Court's positive judgement on… Read more »
Namibia: Kaaronda in Contempt of Court - Swanu Faction
Swanu splinter leader Charles Katjivirue said Evilastus Kaaronda is in contempt of court at a media briefing held at their head office on Wednesday. Read more »
June 17
Namibia: Cocaine Smuggler Fails With Appeal Against Sentence
A Brazilian serving a nine-year prison term after being caught trying to smuggle one kilogramme of cocaine into Namibia has failed in an appeal against his sentence. Read more »
June 13
Namibia: Police Call On Public to Assist in DNA Testing to Identify Accident Victims
The Namibian Police have requested members of the public, especially Rundu residents who may not have heard from their family members since last week, to contact the police. Read more »
June 12
Namibia: More Than 2,200 Prisoners to Be Released
The Namibian Correctional Service (NCS) is set to release 2 228 offenders after president Nangolo Mbumba granted presidential pardons and reprieves to some categories of prisoners. Read more »
June 11
Namibia: Man Shot At Omusati Over Change Not Given
A man (24) from Iingapanda village in the Omusati region was shot by a security guard at a bar at Olukanvu village on Monday night, after he alleged that he was not given his… Read more »
Namibia: Weekend Stabbing Incidents Leave Three Dead, One Injured
Violent altercations across the country over the weekend resulted in four individuals being stabbed, leaving three dead and one injured. Read more »
June 10
Namibia: Court Gives Eastern Cape Municipality Green Light to Sue Former Municipal Manager for R7.5m
The Makhanda High Court has given the Emalahleni municipality the go-ahead to sue the former Knysna municipal manager Dr Sitembele Wiseman Vatala for R7.5m. It is alleged that he… Read more »
June 05
Namibia: Thabo Bester Asks Court to Consider Death Penalty and Release Co-Accused in His 'Alleged Escape'
Convicted murderer and rapist, Thabo Bester, on Wednesday asked the court to consider imposing a death sentence on him and release his co-accused. Read more »
June 04
South Africa: Shell SA Ponders Next Move After Dismissal of Oil Exploration Appeal
Shell South Africa is considering its next moves regarding continued investment in offshore exploration for oil after the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) yesterday dismissed its… Read more »
Namibia: Stop Wasting Salaries On iPhones and Buy Houses - Shikongo Tells Officers
Namibian Police inspector general Joseph Shikongo says some police officers complain that they earn too little, but then go gambling before even buying groceries for their homes. Read more »
Namibia: Former RCC Chief Executive Convicted, Faces Sentencing
Former Roads Contractor Company (RCC) chief executive Kelly Nghixulifwa has to return to the Windhoek High Court for a presentence hearing today, after being found guilty on four… Read more »
Namibia: Justice Ministry Increases Access to Legal Aid
The Ministry of Justice has announced significant amendments to legal aid regulations under the Legal Aid Act, 1990 (Act No. 29 of 1990). Read more »
June 03
Namibia: Former RCC Chief Executive Guilty On Four Charges
Former Roads Contractor Company (RCC) chief executive Kelly Nghixulifwa has been found guilty on four charges after a long-running trial in the Windhoek High Court. Read more »