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…
Police in Rundu have launched an urgent manhunt after a woman was attacked and raped in the Nkarapamwe location during the early hours of Saturday. The 40-year-old victim, who was walking to a friend’s house after leaving the System Pub…
Shock and grief gripped the Otjomuise community on Saturday following the discovery of a 14-year-old boy who was found hanging from a tree near his family home. The young boy has been identified as Elgen Whideline Mogle. Police reports indicate…
Search efforts are underway in the Mukwe Constituency of Kavango East following the suspected drowning of an 11-year-old boy in the Kavango River on Friday. The missing boy, identified as Kavamba Olavi Tuhupure from Shamundambo village, was reportedly swimming with…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is set to host a mini-summit with leaders from five African countries next week in Washington, D.C. The meeting, scheduled to take place from July 9 to 11, will focus on trade, investment, and security…
Tragedy struck the Sikanduko community after the lifeless body of a Grade 9 learner from Sikanduko Combined School was discovered near the local water stream following several days of being reported missing. According to information gathered by The Updated World,…
Namib Desert Diamonds (NAMDIA) has firmly dismissed allegations circulating on social media regarding its security protocols and corporate governance, stating that the claims are unsubstantiated and risk undermining ongoing investigations. This comes after activist and politician Job Amupanda alleged serious…
