Ernst Lichtenstrasser, the 64-year-old convicted of killing two senior officials at the Namibian Institute of Mining and Technology (NIMT), has reportedly died at Windhoek Correctional Facility. The Namibian Correctional Service confirmed the death on Sunday, with Commissioner General Raphael Hamunyela…
Prominent businesswoman and philanthropist Stina Wu has expressed heartfelt appreciation for one of Namibia’s liberation heroes, Major General (Rtd) Charles Namoloh, during a courtesy visit shared on her Facebook page. In her post, Wu recounted visiting General Namoloh alongside Lt.…
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has officially confirmed the arrest of four members of the Namibian Police Force (NAMPOL) in connection with allegations of corruption involving bail decisions. According to ACC spokesperson Marina Matundu, the officers, all from the Serious Crime…
Prominent Namibian academic and political commentator, Professor Joseph Diescho, has launched a defamation lawsuit against a woman who accused him of sexual harassment and The Namibian newspaper for publishing the allegations — seeking a combined N$600,000 in damages. According to…
The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has revealed plans to lease more than 5,000 private vehicles to support logistics during the Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections slated for 26 November. According to the commission, the Ohangwena Region tops the…
Minister of Works and Transport Veikko Nekundi has confirmed that the recent purchase of 20 government vehicles, valued at around N$24 million, was carried out in compliance with the Procurement Act. Speaking in Parliament, Nekundi made the statement in response…
Health Minister Dr Esperance Luvindao has announced the confirmation of a second Mpox case in Swakopmund, bringing Namibia’s total confirmed infections to two. In a ministerial statement delivered in Parliament, Dr Luvindao said both patients are being treated in isolation…
Teachers in Namibia may soon be required to renew their right to teach through continuous professional development (CPD) and refresher training, as outlined in the proposed Teachers Professionalisation Bill The new law will make it mandatory for every registered educator…
G4S Security Services has approached the High Court, requesting that a lawsuit brought against it by the Namibia Diamond Trading Company (NAMDIA) be struck off the roll. The security firm argues that NAMDIA’s claim lacks clarity and fails to provide…
Namibia has reported its first case of Mpox in Swakopmund, Erongo Region, the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) announced on Sunday. The patient is currently stable, receiving treatment, and isolated at Swakopmund District Hospital. Preliminary investigations indicate that…
