A 20-year-old man, accused of raping a 68-year-old woman in Dingandu village in the Kavango East Region, has been denied bail following his court appearance at the Rundu Magistrate’s Court yesterday. The suspect, identified as Kativa Johannes Kamanga, was arrested…
The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform has confirmed a case of rabies in a Cape fur seal at the Walvis Bay Lagoon, located in the Erongo Region. In an official statement, Chief Veterinarian Johaness Shoopala explained that the…
Namibia Desert Diamonds (NAMDIA) is once again at the center of controversy following fresh allegations of serious governance failures and security breaches. This comes months after a deadly robbery at NAMDIA’s offices earlier this year, during which two people were…
Windhoek magistrate has dismissed an application to quash criminal charges against former Minister of Agriculture, Mac Albert Hengari, and his co-accused, in a case that has attracted nationwide attention. Magistrate Monica Andjaba ruled on Friday that dismissing the charges at…
Former South African Deputy President David Mabuza has died at the age of 64. His family confirmed that he passed away earlier today at a private hospital in Johannesburg after suffering complications related to a long-term illness. Mabuza, who served…
Motorists travelling along the Rundu–Grootfontein route faced yet another reminder of the dangers posed by stray livestock, after a sedan collided with cattle near Mile 20 village on Tuesday evening. The accident occurred at approximately 19:52, when a sedan heading…
In a major step towards strengthening Namibia’s healthcare workforce, 52 aspiring health professionals have been awarded scholarships to pursue their undergraduate studies within the country’s health sector. This initiative forms part of the Ministry of Health and Social Services’ ongoing…
The football world is in mourning following the heartbreaking news that Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has died in a car accident in Spain. Reports from Portuguese and Spanish media confirm that the 28-year-old footballer was killed alongside his younger brother,…
Hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs was found guilty on two federal counts of transporting individuals for prostitution under the Mann Act, but was cleared of more severe allegations of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking following a high-profile trial in Manhattan…
A new wave of concern over media repression in Zimbabwe has emerged following the arrest of Zimbabwe Independent editor Faith Zaba, who was detained by police in the capital on Monday. Authorities allege that Zaba violated the law by “undermining…
