Rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, was accused in a lawsuit Sunday of raping a teenage girl after an awards show more than two decades ago along with Sean “Diddy” Combs, the hip-hop mogul facing federal…
The Landless People’s Movement (LPM) has filed an urgent application in the High Court against the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN), seeking transparency in the handling of the 2024 National Assembly Elections. The party is raising concerns over alleged irregularities…
The Namibian Police Force in Kavango East celebrated the promotion of 146 officers on Wednesday, advancing members to the ranks of Sergeant class 2 to Senior inspector. Among the 146 officers promoted, 98 are male, and 48 are female promoted…
A Hardap region resident has been sentenced to an effective 41 years’ imprisonment for raping and murdering his girlfriend in 2020. Jeremias Nowaseb (41) received his sentence from Judge Dinnah Usiku in the High Court at the Windhoek Correctional Facility…
A tragic incident unfolded in the Kavango West region when the body of a 69-year-old man, Selestinus Tjitwe Kavamba, was discovered floating in the river near Tondoro village on Tuesday. Kavamba, who reportedly went to check his fishing net at…
In a fiery exchange on social media, Professor Job Amupanda, leader of the Affirmative Repositioning (AR) movement, took aim at Namibian musician Lazarus Shiimi, popularly known as Gazza, over his upcoming concert titled “According to Jazz.” In an interview with…
Namibia has lost its position as Africa’s top nation for press freedom in 2024 according to the latest World Press Freedom Index by Reporters Without Borders (RSF). After leading the continent in 2023, Namibia’s global ranking has dropped significantly, from…
Efforts to elect the City of Windhoek’s office bearers for 2025 faced another setback this morning, as a special council meeting set for 9 December was called off. This marks the second cancellation in a week, prolonging the city’s leadership…
A fatal shooting incident unfolded today at a carwash in Okahandja, Otjozondjupa Region, leaving a 48-year-old man, nicknamed Tate Buti, dead. According to Senior Inspector Maureen Mbeha, spokesperson for the Otjozondjupa Police, the tragic event occurred around 11:03 AM. The…
The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) has taken legal action by filing an urgent application with the Electoral Court of Namibia, seeking access to materials related to the National Assembly election held at the end of November. The party alleges…
