The Oshinyadhila community in the Oshana region has been left shocked after several tombstones were stolen from Omakakala Cemetery in recent weeks. Thieves are reportedly targeting granite and marble tombstones to resell or repurpose them as floor tiles and kitchen…
Carlo Ancelotti, the current head coach of Brazil’s national football team and former manager of Real Madrid, has been sentenced by a Spanish court to one year in prison for tax fraud related to image rights earnings in 2014. The…
Namibia has welcomed India’s plan to set up a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility under its “Pharmacy of the World” initiative, aimed at boosting vaccine production and health cooperation. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah confirmed the move after talks with India’s Prime Minister Narendra…
The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) has intensified its criticism of the Namibian government, accusing it of deliberately sidelining opposition voices during key national events. This comes as the party expressed outrage over being excluded from state functions, arguing that…
Three more suspects linked to the unfolding Namcor corruption scandal were detained today, pushing the number of arrests to eight in just two days. The latest individuals taken into custody include Peter Elindi and Malakia Elindi, both known for their…
Concerns over safety and human rights have intensified following recent allegations of abuse and lawlessness at the Rundu Police Station holding cells in the Kavango East region. Several community members and political leaders have raised alarm over the deteriorating state…
Former National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) managing director Immanuel “Imms” Mulunga has been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). The arrest was confirmed earlier today by ACC Director General Paulus Noa, who said further details cannot be disclosed at…
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Hon. Sankwasa James Sankwasa, has dismissed claims that Namibia’s slow development is caused by a lack of money, instead pointing to issues such as mismanagement of funds, excessive bureaucracy, and unpatriotic attitudes. Speaking…
A Namibian woman who became entangled in an international drug smuggling case has been sentenced to eight years behind bars in South Africa. Pauline Mbangula, aged 30, was convicted for drug possession and trafficking at Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court after…
The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) is facing serious financial problems after reporting a loss of N$1.26 billion for the 2022/23 financial year. The loss was mainly caused by NAMCOR’s risky fuel buying strategy, where the company bought much…
