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The two murder suspects arrested on Sunday in connection with the death of Christof Frederiks (30) made their first appearance in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court on Monday. The suspects, Namwandi Nandomba (19) and Mervin Beukes (18), were denied bail. Frederiks was brutally murdered at Otjomuise in Windhoek last week. The case has been postponed to […]

The two murder suspects arrested on Sunday in connection with the death of Christof Frederiks (30) made their first appearance in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court on Monday. The suspects, Namwandi Nandomba (19) and Mervin Beukes (18), were denied bail. Frederiks was brutally murdered at Otjomuise in Windhoek last week. The case has been postponed to […]

Urologist Golda Stellmacher urges all men between the ages of 15 and 50 to do a monthly self-examination on their testes to detect any signs of testicular or prostate cancer, such as hard bumps. “Monthly testicular self-exams are crucial for prostate cancer detection, as early detection save lives,” says Dr Stellmacher, while those with cancer […]

Seven of the men charged in the Fishrot fishing quotas fraud, corruption and racketeering case had to go back to the drawing board on Friday, after an urgent application in which they tried to get an interdict against the Namibian prison authorities was removed from the roll of the Windhoek High Court. Judge Thomas Masuku […]

Poetry lovers gathered in the heart of the capital at the Hilton Hotel for the Top Score Poetry in Motion event on Thursday. The event is a platform where vibrant poets are selected to perform with a live band in front of an audience. This time around the theme was ‘At the Table’ to celebrate […]

The Grootfontein Municipal Council (GMC) on 2 May announced their decision to appoint the RedForce Debt Management to recover debts of N$213 million. The council previously attempted debt collection through resident engagement and encouraging financial arrangements, but these efforts were unsuccessful. GMC has addressed residents on the ongoing culture of non-payment among residents. “This humble […]

On 5 May, the world celebrates World Portuguese Language Day, marking the cultural richness and diversity of the nine countries with Portuguese as their official language: Angola, Brazil, Cape Verde, Guinea Bissau, East Timor, Equatorial Guinea, Mozambique, Portugal and Sao Tome and Principe. Together, they comprise the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP), in which […]

As we bid our friend, brother and husband farewell, I wish to honour a man of exceptional character and wisdom – my dear friend and colleague Tomas Koneka Iindji. Iindji was not only a seasoned and talented banker, but also a cornerstone of our communities, a beacon of hope and a reservoir of wisdom. The […]

An Angolan domestic worker in the Epembe constituency allegedly had sexual intercourse with a minor several times in April. Police spokesperson Kauna Shikwambi said in the weekend crime report the suspect allegedly called the 14-year-old to his room, where he proceeded to have sexual intercourse with her during the day when her parents were not […]

Editorial interference and a challenging economic landscape has seen Namibia lose its position as accommodating Africa’s freest press. The country has dropped 12 points on the 2024 Press Freedom Index released by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) on Friday. This development has been described by political and industry experts as disappointing. The country’s global ranking fell […]