Police in the Omusati Region are conducting a serious investigation into allegations of repeated sexual assault against a minor, resulting in her pregnancy. The suspect is the biological father of the 15-year-old victim. The assaults are suspected to have taken…
The military government of Burkina Faso has arrested several workers from a European charity, accusing them of spying and collecting secret information. Officials said eight people from the International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO) were arrested in the capital, Ouagadougou. The…
Tunisian authorities have granted a presidential pardon to Saber Ben Chouchane, a man who was sentenced to death earlier this year over Facebook posts deemed insulting to President Kais Saied. The decision comes amid mounting international criticism and concern from…
Namibia is intensifying efforts to secure access to social media monetisation, aiming to ensure that local content creators can earn from their digital work. The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT), led by Minister Emma Theofelus, is spearheading discussions…
Several former members of opposition parties including the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM), National Unity Democratic Organisation (NUDO), Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), Affirmative Repositioning (AR), and the United Democratic Front (UDF) have crossed over to the Swapo Party. The group…
Namibia has taken a significant step in emergency healthcare with the launch of Medical Rescue Africa (MRA), a new air ambulance service under the umbrella of Westair Aviation, designed to reach remote and hard-to-access areas. The launch event on Tuesday…
Nico Rebebe, an employee at Bank Windhoek’s Opuwo branch, has spoken out regarding the January 2024 attempted bank heist, firmly maintaining his innocence. He was arrested in March following a two-month disappearance after the alleged N$2 million heist. “I am…
The Windhoek Magistrate’s Court has denied bail to Cedric Willemse, facing multiple charges, including fraud. State advocate Basson Lilungwe, appearing for the prosecution, strongly opposed Willemse’s release, emphasizing the gravity of the charges, the strength of the State’s case, and…
The Namibian football calendar is set to officially kick off on Friday, 24 October 2025, marking the start of a new season under the guidance of the Namibian Football Association (NFA). According to a statement issued by Interim General Secretary…
