Namibia: Kunene Genocide Descendants Call for Healing, Truth Ahead of Remembrance Day

Descendants of genocide victims in the Kunene region have called for stronger historical truth-telling, intergenerational dialogue and meaningful healing ahead of Genocide… Read more »

Namibia: Fishrot Recusal Ruling Appeal Attempt Fails

Two of the accused in the Fishrot fraud, corruption and racketeering case have failed with an attempt to appeal against a ruling in which their application for the recusal of the… Read more »

Namibia: Mother Accused of Interfering in N$2.1m Sanlam Fraud Probe

The mother of Onandjokwe intern doctor Kelsey Kudumo is accused of repeatedly contacting and "bothering" a police officer investigating her daughter's alleged involvement in a… Read more »

Namibia: Novaship Deal Cleared Under Job Protection Conditions

Competition authorities have approved Murrelets Investments' acquisition of Novaship Namibia, but attached conditions aimed at shielding employees from possible negative impacts… Read more »

Namibia: High Court Judge Rejects Secret Trial for Intelligence Boss

A clear case would have to be made out and it should be truly necessary before public access to court proceedings is restricted based on "national security", a judge stated in a… Read more »

Namibia: Swapo-Linked Hodago Attached Over N$7.5-Million Debt

The High Court has authorised the attachment and possible sale of shares in Swapo-linked Hodago Fishing over a N$7.5-million fish supply debt. Read more »

Namibia: Social Media Rental Finder Scams On the Rise in Namibia, Police Warn

The Namibian Police say they are increasingly receiving complaints from members of the public falling victim to scams while searching for accommodation through 'rental finders' on… Read more »

Namibia: Govt Defends N$13-Million Lawsuit Over Alleged Katutura Hospital Negligence

The government has filed a notice to defend a N$13-million lawsuit brought by a woman who claims an operation at Katutura Intermediate Hospital in Windhoek has left a broken… Read more »

Namibia: Body Found in Windhoek's Water Treatment Machine At Gammams

The body of a man was allegedly found in a machine used in the water treatment process at the Gammams Water Care Works facility in Windhoek on Sunday, the Windhoek Municipality… Read more »

Namibia: UDF Tells Sankwasa to Stop 'Witch Hunt'

The United Democratic Front has accused minister James Sankwasa of defamation and political bias following his decision to freeze the Kunene Regional Council's funding over… Read more »

Namibia: Swapo-Linked Firm Hit By U.S.$3m Fish Row

Swapo-linked Hodago Fishing faces a US$3 million (about N$49 million) legal dispute after allegedly breaching a horse mackerel quota agreement involving a Democratic Republic of… Read more »

Namibia: Windhoek Mental Health Facility Security Risks Exposed

The Ministry of Health and Social Services has admitted to systemic failures at the Windhoek Central Mental Health Centre, following a patient escaping and a fatal police shooting. Read more »

Namibia: City of Windhoek Investigates Allegations of Tribal Bias in Police Promotions

The City of Windhoek says a matter of alleged promotions conducted on a tribal basis within the Windhoek City Police Service is receiving attention through the appropriate… Read more »

Namibia: Mommy, I Want to Be a President - Crash Victim

"Mommy do not get other children. I'm still young and my schooling will be expensive, because I want to become somebody like a president or a minister." Read more »

Namibia: Fake Home Affairs Officials Scamming Public for Cash

The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has warned the public against scammers posing as ministry officials and demanding money to "facilitate" national… Read more »

Namibia: State House CCTV Footage Withheld As Investigation Continues

The police say closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage linked to an incident in which Giano Seibeb (29) was discovered naked on a private floor at State House last Thursday will… Read more »

Namibia: Fishrot Case Appeal Attempt Fails

An Attempt to appeal against a ruling on an application for a postponement of the Fishrot fraud, corruption and racketeering case has ended in failure. Read more »

Namibia: President Removes Shikongo As Police Chief

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has removed Namibian Police inspector general Joseph Shikongo from his post. Read more »

Namibia: Ndeitunga Slams Police After 'Naked' Intruder At State House

Former inspector general Sebastian Ndeitunga says the failure to detect an alleged 'naked' man who entered the presidential residence at State House last week exposed weaknesses… Read more »

Namibia: Etosha Anti-Poaching Unit Accused of Burning Suspect's Private Parts

Members of an anti-poaching unit based at Etosha National Park have been accused of burning a 35-year-old man's private parts. Read more »

Namibia: Shikongo Reshuffles Four Police Commissioners

Namibian Police inspector general Joseph Shikongo has announced a series of senior management appointments and transfers, effective 1 May. Read more »

Namibia: Police Report Suicides, Rape, Violent Attacks Over Weekend

The Namibian Police recorded multiple serious incidents across the country over the past weekend. Read more »

Namibia: Fishrot Showed Us What Happens in the Dark - Time to Switch On the Lights

It is welcome that this week's high-level engagement with the fishing industry is finally taking place - although long overdue. Read more »

Namibia: Crypto Fraud Accused Flee Namibia, Warrants Issued

Warrants for the arrest of seven people charged with operating an international online fraud scheme from Namibia were issued yesterday, after the accused failed to appear in the… Read more »

Namibia: Windhoek Court Hears Not-Guilty Pleas in Namcor Corruption Trial

The 14 individuals and six corporate entities charged in the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) fraud and corruption case denied guilt on all of the charges they… Read more »