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The Namibian police have reported two separate cases of women who were murdered over the weekend. This was announced in the weekend crime report by national police spokesperson Kauna Shikwambi on Sunday. According to Shikwambi, a woman (39) was allegedly shot and killed by her boyfriend at Havana’s Ongos residential area on Friday, while in […]
Military cooperation between China and Namibia continues to deepen following president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s recent state visit to Beijing. Speaking at a reception in Windhoek last week, marking the 99th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA), Chinese defence attaché Li Shujun said the visit elevated bilateral relations to a “China-Namibia community […]
The Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) and the Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia (NamBTS) have entered into an agreement that encourages truck drivers and broader transport professionals to donate blood voluntarily to save lives. WBCG and NamBTS have formally signed a memorandum of understanding agreement on Monday that will advance health and wellness within Namibia’s […]
The High Court has temporarily reinstated two members of the Keetmanshoop municipality management committee after suspending the implementation of a council resolution that removed them from office. This comes after the court interdicted the Keetmanshoop Municipal Council, its management committee and other respondents from implementing resolutions adopted on 7 May and 4 June, through which […]
A motion seeking parliamentary endorsement of Gerson Sindano as chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has been postponed following strong objections from Affirmative Repositioning leader Job Amupanda. The motion, which was first on Tuesday’s order paper, sought approval for president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to appoint Sindano as ECN chairperson alongside commissioners Emmerentia Leonard and […]
Four suspects have been arrested in South Africa’s Gauteng province after police seized eight AK-47 rifles and seven empty magazines during a routine patrol operation. According to information released by the South African Police Service (Saps) on social media, the suspects were arrested on Tuesday following the discovery of the firearms in Magaliesburg. The police […]
Former first lady and One Economy Foundation founder Monica Geingos urges young journalists to view their work as a long-term contribution to social change rather than a tool for immediate transformation. Geingos made the remarks during an orientation session for the 2026 One Economy Foundation Media Fellowship Programme in Windhoek on Wednesday, where fellows from […]
Murder accused Petrus Shikwaya (22) allegedly laundered money through his grandmother’s bank account, the Ondangwa Magistrate’s Court heard during his bail hearing on Wednesday. The allegation surfaced during a cross-examination by prosecutor Yukai Kangira, who questioned Shikwaya about his relationship with Hilma Uutsi (65). Shikwaya is one of six men accused of orchestrating and carrying […]
A female police reservist (35) was allegedly shot by an unknown person at her home at Oshakati on Tuesday morning. Oshana regional police commander commissioner Andreas Shilelo has confirmed the incident and identified the victim as Ndapewoshali Shitenya. According to Shilelo, the shooting occurred between 09h00 and 10h00 while Shitenya was inside the living room […]
The government is treating the country’s sanitation and housing challenges as a matter of urgency following the allocation of N$34 million, with plans already underway to fast-track implementation across the country. Prime minister Elijah Ngurare made this announcement in the National Assembly on Tuesday, saying part of the disaster management budget has been earmarked for […]