September 19
Namibia: 'Banning Political Activism On Campus Is Wrong'
The Namibia National Students Organisation (Nanso) does not welcome the ban on political activities at the University of Namibia (Unam). Read more »
Namibia: Namibia, Zambia to Exchange 21 Prisoners
Namibia and Zambia have officially exchanged 21 sentenced inmates at the Katima Mulilo Border Post in a move to enhance prisoner rehabilitation and reintegration. Read more »
September 16
Namibia: Heavy Prison Terms for Walvis Bay House Robbers
Four men convicted of murdering a Walvis Bay resident during a house robbery have been sentenced to an effective prison term of 35 years each. Read more »
September 09
Namibia: Supreme Court Rules NSFAF Head Hilya Nghiwete's Dismissal Was Fair
The Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) board of directors had a valid and fair reason for dismissing the fund's former chief executive Hilya Nghiwete in 2020, the… Read more »
September 01
Namibia: 'She Was Killed By Those Who Were Supposed to Protect Her'
...Frieda Ndatipo's daughter seeks justice 10 years after her mother's death Read more »
August 27
Namibia: Judge Orders Fishrot Trial Should Continue
Plea proceedings in the Fishrot fraud, corruption and racketeering trial should continue on 2 September, acting judge Moses Chinhengo has ordered. Read more »
August 25
Namibia: It's Nandi-Ndaitwah or Nothing - Namandje
Lawyer Sisa Namandje says Swapo will not reverse the nomination of Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as the party's presidential candidate, whether some members like it or not. Read more »
Namibia: Ominous Implications for Satire
A cursory reading of the Hinda v Amupanda judgement hints at a subtle but major mistake by the court, similar to that made by the apex court in South Africa in the case of Le Roux… Read more »
Namibia: Nust Investigates N$2,3 Million Student Fraud
...over 200 students affected Read more »
August 18
Namibia: Traditional Authority Wants Polygamy Legalised in Namibia
The Ondonga Traditional Authority has thrown its weight behind legalisation of polygamy in Namibia. Read more »
Namibia: N$18m Stolen From SME Bank Washed By Mugabe's Ex-Pilot
A total of N$18,8 million stolen from SME Bank was transferred to and laundered by former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe's ex-pilot and confidant Robert Mhlanga. Read more »
August 16
Namibia: Hardap Killer Sentenced to 33 Years in Prison
A Hardap resident who admitted that he murdered his girlfriend by stabbing her with sheep shears was sentenced to 33 years in prison on Friday. Read more »
August 14
Namibia: Shanghala to Push On With 'Legal Questions' Move
Former justice minister Sacky Shanghala will continue with his attempt to have seven "questions of law" decided by the Supreme Court. Read more »
August 11
Namibia: Bill Limiting Public Protests Criticised
Critics say a bill introduced by the government in parliament pushing for strict rules and requirements on public demonstrations stifle opposing views. Read more »
Namibia: NEF to Challenge Deregistration in High Court
Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) deputy president Kalimbo Iipumbu says the party will ask the High Court to set aside the Electoral Commission of Namibia's decision to… Read more »
Namibia: Police Not Allowed to Certify Foreign Documents - International Relations Ministry
The Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation says certifying foreign documents falls outside the police's mandate. Read more »
August 09
Namibia: Court Refuses to Release Money for Fishrot Accused's Legal Costs
An attempt by one of the key figures in the Fishrot fraud, corruption and racketeering case, James Hatuikulipi, to have N$5,75 million released from accounts under a property… Read more »
August 05
Namibia: Walvis Bay Remembers Butchery Bomb
Although almost forgotten by many, friends and family members of the victims of the Atlantic Meat Market bomb on 2 August 1986 cannot forget. Read more »
July 25
Namibia: Govt Appeals Against Judgment Saying Gay Sex Law is Unconstitutional
A landmark High Court judgement in which the common law crimes of sodomy and "unnatural sexual offences" were declared unconstitutional a month ago is set to be challenged in… Read more »
July 24
Namibia: Murder, Robbery Trial Starts With Plea Refusal
A former security company employee accused of murdering and robbing a colleague, refuses to plead to the charges he is facing. Read more »
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 »