A near-tragic incident unfolded at Angel Pre-School in the Evululuko location of Oshakati East when a car wash attendant lost control of a vehicle and drove through a classroom wall. The incident occurred during school hours when pupils were attending…
Namibia police ( Pictures for illustration purpose) A recent study by the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) has highlighted significant concerns regarding pre-trial detentions in Windhoek. The research, led by Dr. Stefan Schulz and Dr. Hennie Bruyns, examined…
Job Amupanda, leader of Affirmative Repositioning, filed a legal case challenging the constitutionality of Namibia’s veterinary cordon fence, widely known as the “redline.” This fence, established during colonial times in 1896, spans over 1,200 kilometers and is designed to control…
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO). This decision, announced on January 20, 2025, marks the second attempt by the Trump administration to exit the global health body,…
Addy’s Photo Studio in Kehemu, Rundu, allegedly forging national documents and academic qualifications. The studio’s owner, Addy Kasanga Maseka (24), along with Joseph Kasanga Ngazi (30) and Frank Kasera (21), with school learners appeared in the Rundu Magistrate’s Court on…
On Wednesday, seven individuals, including school-going learners, made their initial appearance in the Rundu Magistrate’s Court on charges of forgery, uttering a forged instrument, and altering or tampering with certificates and diplomas in Rundu, Kavango East Region. The accused are…
Fraudsters Exploit Social media to Target FNB Clients, CEO Issues Warning Fraud has become a pressing concern in Namibia’s banking sector, with criminals leveraging social media and other tactics to deceive clients and access their personal information. Speaking at a…
Iraq’s parliament has passed amendments to the nation’s personal status law, effectively permitting the marriage of girls as young as nine years old. The legislative change grants religious authorities increased power over family matters, including marriage, divorce, and inheritance, thereby…
Mandrax tablets (Picture for illustration purpose) In a significant operation today, the Namibian Police’s Drug Law Enforcement Subdivision (DLESD) arrested a 29-year-old male in Narraville, Walvis Bay, for possession of 1,201 mandrax tablets. The seizure, valued at approximately N$144,120. The…
The High Court of Namibia has delivered a scathing judgment against law enforcement, ordering the police to pay N$100,000 in damages to David Shambo, a meat vendor who was assaulted and unlawfully arrested during the COVID-19 lockdown. Shambo, who was…
