April 28, 2023
Namibia: Fishrot Accused Fails With Bail Appeal Bid
One of the key figures in the Fishrot fishing quotas fraud and corruption case, Tamson 'Fitty' Hatuikulipi, does not enjoy any prospects of success with an appeal against the… Read more »
April 27, 2023
Namibia: Calls for Unemployment State of Emergency After Cops Kill Five 'Robbers'
Lawyer Kadhila Amoomo said the death of these five young people, who the police claim were robbery suspects, "will perhaps be the last straw for our government to declare a state… Read more »
Namibia: Use of Deadly Force Must Be Justified, Lawyer Says
Lawyer Norman Tjombe says all life must be preserved at all cost, but if the police use force that results in the death of a suspect, that use of force should be justified. Read more »
Namibia: Police Hold Back Official Report On Killing of Five 'Robbers'
The Namibian Police have still not released an official crime report on the killing of five alleged robbery suspects near Okahandja on Tuesday night. Read more »
Namibia: Rundu 'Prophet' Arrested On Fraud, Money Laundering Charges
A self-proclaimed prophet at Rundu was arrested by the police on Wednesday afternoon after numerous charges of alleged money laundering were laid against him. Read more »
April 25, 2023
Namibia: ACC Investigator Wins Case Against Prime Minister
Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) investigator Phelem Masule has won his legal challenge against prime minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila's decision to set aside his appointment as… Read more »
April 23, 2023
Namibia: Amushelelo to Appeal Against Bail Refusal
Activist and investment scheme operator Michael Amushelelo will be appealing against a ruling in which his application to be granted bail following his arrest a month ago was… Read more »
March 28, 2023
Namibia: Police Dismiss Brutality Claims
POLICE spokesperson Kauna Shikwambi says claims of police brutality made by Namibian youths last week are vague and misleading. Read more »
March 20, 2023
Namibia: 'Police Chief Can't Prohibit a Demonstration'
HUMAN rights lawyer Norman Tjombe said although it is possible that police inspector general Joseph Shikongo can impose conditions on a public gathering, he cannot prohibit a… Read more »
March 15, 2023
Namibia: Police Attaché to South Africa Dies
Namibia's police attaché to the Namibian High Commission in Pretoria, commissioner, Christoph Nakanyala, has died. He was 59. Read more »
March 14, 2023
Namibia: Daures Community Claim Chinese Mine Illegal
The Daures constituency community, farmers, and small miners are up in arms regarding what they claim are the illegal lithium mining activities of Tangshan XingFeng Spodumene… Read more »
March 07, 2023
Namibia: Case Seeking Namibian Recognition of Same-Sex Marriages Continues
TWO married couples battling to have their same-sex marriages recognised by the Namibian government were treated with "sheer rudeness" by officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs,… Read more »
Namibia: Windhoek Constituency to Get Security Cameras in Crime Hotspots
The Samora Machel constituency in Windhoek recently bought CCTV cameras to install in the areas of Wanaheda, Havana and Goreangab Dam. Read more »
Namibia: 'Strong Case' Against Accused in Fishing Quotas Corruption, Court Says
THE state has shown that it has a strong case against six of the men charged in the Fishrot fishing quotas fraud and corruption case, the Supreme Court has concluded in a judgement… Read more »
March 06, 2023
Namibia: Fishrot Accused Rejects State's Plea Deal Offer
ONE of the men charged in connection with the Fishrot fishing quotas fraud and corruption case says he rejected an offer to admit guilt on only one of the nine charges he is… Read more »
March 05, 2023
Namibia: Police Kill Man in Pangolin Skin Sting Operation
The Namibian Police at Rundu on Friday night allegedly shot and killed a 34-year-old man found in possession of a pangolin skin. Read more »
March 02, 2023
Namibia: Same-Sex Couples Prepare for Key Court Hearings
THE Supreme Court of Namibia will this month hear two cases regarding spousal rights for non-Namibians in same-sex marriages with Namibian citizens. Read more »
February 08, 2023
Namibia: Cops Hunt Suspect/s in U.S.$3.4 Million Theft From Investors
The Namibian Police are looking for a suspect/s who allegedly stole N$60 billion from investors. Read more »
February 06, 2023
Namibia: Risto Kapenda in Court Over Refusal to Do Alcohol Test
ARANDIS mayor Risto Kapenda (63) appeared in the Swakopmund Magistrate's Court on Monday on a charge of failing to provide a specimen of breath (to test for alcohol) as directed by… Read more »
February 02, 2023
Namibia: Condoms Outcry Linked to Perceived Corruption in Tenders - Uaandja
THE chief executive officer of the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), Nangula Uaandja, said the public outcry over the condom tender is linked to concerns… Read more »
Namibia: Ancestral SAN Art Vandalised
NAMIBIA is renowned for its ancient San rock art, which showcases the heritage and traditions of the indigenous people, unfortunately, recent incidents of vandalism and ignorance… Read more »
Namibia: Kauandenge Suspects Middlemen in Land Reform
THE secretary general of the National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo), Joseph Kauandenge, yesterday said it seems some officials in the ministry of land are acting as… Read more »
Namibia: ACC Arrests Health Ministry Employee, Two Others for Fraud
THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested a Ministry of Health and Social Services employee and two others after a payment for an invoice totalling N$300 035.58 was… Read more »
February 01, 2023
Southern Africa: Namibian President Geingob Worried By Escalation of Tensions in eSwatini
PRESIDENT Hage Geingob yesterday expressed concern about the escalation of tensions in Eswatini, and reiterated his call for authorities in the kingdom to investigate the death of… Read more »
Namibia: Family of Children Killed in Ethiopia Demands Justice
THE family of two Namibian children who were allegedly murdered by their mother in Ethiopia have called on the police to finalise its investigation into the case that has been… Read more »