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The Legal Assistance Centre (LAC), a non-profit organisation, has expressed deep concern about the recent surge of violence in Namibia. LAC director Toni Hancox has described the brutal killing of Christof Fredricks as a disturbing example of the violence plaguing the country. The mutilated body of Fredricks, a transgender woman, was discovered in Windhoek’s Otjomuise […]

The Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) on Friday conferred an honorary doctorate degree on Oukwanyama Queen Martha Mwadinomho. During the graduation ceremony at Eenhana, praises were showered on Mwadinomho’s leadership achievements. “In the contemporary world, characterised with complex cyclical vulnerabilities and development challenges such as poverty, food insecurity and gender inequality, she displayed […]

Namibia’s position as Africa’s freest press has waned, dropping 12 points on the 2024 Press Freedom Index released by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) on Friday. The country’s global ranking fell from 22 in 2023 to 34 in 2024. Mauritania now claims the title of Africa’s freest press, surpassing Namibia with a ranking of 33. RSF […]

Swakopmund has revealed a new logo which represents the spirit of the community. Unveiled on Friday, the logo was designed by local graphic designer Onesmus Mwafangeyo, who drew inspiration from the iconic lighthouse located near Mole Beach. The colour scheme is symbolic, with red representing the heroism and determination of the Namibian people, gold symbolising […]

The Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) says historic debt keeps eating away at its revenue, after recording a loss of N$118 million in the 2022/23 financial year. Board of directors interim chairperson Adolf Muremi says despite a slight improvement in revenue, historic debt has negatively impacted the company. “Despite the slight performance in terms of […]

Twenty-three-year-old Rossina Kalimba, the founder of Zuzu Holding Hands Cancer Foundation, this week paid a visit to Windhoek Central Hospital to care for children battling cancer. Kalimba said she has been dedicated to this for the past two years, while her visits also form part of her foundation’s mission. “On the 1st of May 2024 […]

Former president Jacob Zuma is due to appear before the ANC’s National Disciplinary Committee on Tuesday after being suspended by the party for joining the uMkhonto Wesizwe party late last year. The ANC’s National Disciplinary Committee (NDC), chaired by former Public Service Commission chairperson Ralph Mgijima, has requested former president Jacob Zuma to appear for […]

Myanmar’s military government will no longer allow conscription-age men to travel out of the country for work, weeks after an enlistment order prompted many to try and flee. On Thursday, authorities said they would suspend accepting applications for overseas work permits. There is a large diaspora of Myanmar citizens working in other countries in Asia […]

Iran’s judiciary has filed charges against “a number of journalists and activists” after the publication of a BBC report alleging men working for the security forces sexually assaulted and killed a 16-year-old protester. The judiciary-run Mizan news agency described the BBC Eye investigation into Nika Shakarami’s death in 2022 as “fake, incorrect and full of […]

A hydroelectric dam has collapsed in southern Brazil after days of heavy rains that triggered massive flooding, killing more than 30 people. Officials say another 60 people are missing in Rio Grande do Sul state. About 15,000 residents have fled their homes since Saturday. At least 500,000 people are without power and clean water across […]