September 19
Namibia: Police Diplomacy's Role in Fighting Transnational Crime
In an era where borders seem more porous than ever and criminal networks weave seamlessly across continents, the battle against transnational crime is no longer confined to… Read more »
Namibia: 130 000 Uncollected IDs Pile Up
The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has stated that despite bringing services closer to Namibians, the challenge of uncollected identity cards (IDs)… Read more »
Namibia: Alleged Knife Killer Pleads Not Guilty
A Khorixas resident, who allegedly killed his former girlfriend and mother of his three children to prevent her from testifying in a rape allegation against him, pleaded not guilty… Read more »
June 26
Namibia: Landmark Judgement Relieves Queer Community
The recent judgement to decriminalise gay sex has provided a brief reprieve for Namibia's queer community, still reeling from political and societal attempts to criminalise their… Read more »
June 24
Namibia: Gay Sex Legalised ...As Queer Namibians Win Right to Love Freely
Three judges of the High Court of Namibia in Windhoek on Friday ruled that the laws criminalising sexual acts between two consenting male adults are against the spirit of the… Read more »
June 18
Namibia: Tanzanian Busted With N$800 000 Cannabis
A 26-year-old Tanzanian national was expected to appear in the Keetmanshoop Magistrate's Court yesterday after he was reportedly found in possession of cannabis worth over N$800… Read more »
June 14
Namibia: Combating Content Piracy Together
Partners Against Piracy (PAP)- a Pan-African initiative aimed at combating content piracy, one of the creative sector's most pressing challenge, was launched in Windhoek earlier… Read more »
June 10
Namibia: New Era Loses Defamation Suit
The Windhoek High Court has ordered New Era Publication Corporation and its daily publication, New Era, to publish a retraction and apology, and pay N$50 000 to Namibian Police… Read more »
May 31
Namibia: Former Cop Guilty of Murder
Former senior police officer Morgan Brian Plaatjie has been found guilty, by the Windhoek High Court of killing his ex-girlfriend and mother of his children nearly three years ago. Read more »
May 30
Namibia: Genocide Day - a Renewed Push for Reparations
Political parties and traditional leaders believe the recently-proclaimed Genocide Remembrance Day will fundamentally change the attitude and dialogue of the Namibian government… Read more »
May 16
Namibia: Another Menzies Supreme Court Defeat
The protracted legal battle of Menzies Aviation to get back the multi-million-dollar ground handling tender that Namibia Airports Company (NAC) awarded to a joint venture between… Read more »
May 08
Namibia: Anti-Poaching Unit Accused of Terror
Namibians bordering Etosha National Park say it is just a matter of time before they resort to vigilante tactics to defend themselves against the police. Read more »
Namibia: Accused Bought 20 Litres Wine - After 'Murder, Robbery'
One of the men accused of the gruesome murder of an elderly couple allegedly bought 20 litres of box wine with the stolen money from his victims. Read more »
April 30
Namibia: Woman Found Dead in Flat
The lifeless body of 40-year-old Angelique Delia Maasdorp was discovered at her flat in Klein Windhoek, wrapped and tied up in blankets on Sunday. Read more »
April 29
Namibia: Redforce Lodges Urgent Application
RedForce debt management company has lodged an urgent application in the High Court of Namibia, after the five-year debt-collecting contract they signed with the Walvis Bay… Read more »
April 23
Namibia: Autopsy High On Tucna Congress Agenda
The Trade Union Congress of Namibia (Tucna) will interrogate the government's actions on economic transformation, job-creation and resource redistribution at its upcoming elective… Read more »
April 11
Namibia: Treason Judgement Deferred
The remaining seven men accused of trying to secede the then Caprivi Strip from Namibia in 1999 must wait another two months to hear their fate. Read more »
April 08
Namibia: Mulunga Sued Over Unpaid Loan
Suspended Namibian Petroleum Corporation (Namcor) managing director Immanuel Mulunga is being sued by a medical doctor over an unpaid loan of N$50 000. Read more »
April 05
Namibia: Supreme Court Alters Long Sentences
Three acting judges of appeal last week adjusted inordinately long sentences imposed on inmates convicted of gruesome murders, rapes and robberies. Read more »
Namibia: Seal Company Demands Products From Police
A local seal harvesting and processing company, Seal Products, has accused the Namibian Police of seizing 501 boxes of seal products without a court order or judicial warrant. Seal… Read more »
March 28
Namibia: Love Triangle Leads to Attempted Murder Charge
The Ondangwa police have opened a case of attempted murder and assault through threatening against man who reportedly attacked his girlfriend's 30-year-old lover at the town's… Read more »
March 18
Namibia: Hoveka Traditional Authority Taking Court to Community
The Hoveka Traditional Authority (HTA) will today start an outreach programme to educate the community on the importance of traditional courts and its services. Read more »
Namibia: Court Releases CBI Boss and Wife
Magistrate David Mukuyu on Friday struck the matter of Coenraad Botha and his wife, Zimbabwean national Charlotte Murove from the roll, and declared it finalised. He further… Read more »
Namibia: Court Decides On Flynamibia's Fate Today
Namibia's sole provider of scheduled air services FlyNamibia is at risk of being grounded after the Transportation Commission of Namibia refused to renew its licence. Read more »
February 27
Namibia: Namibia Found Wanting By Financial Action Task Force
Ineffective implementation of compliance with international anti-money laundering (AML), combatting the financing of terrorism (CFT), and combating proliferation financing (CPF)… Read more »