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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 […]

Ministry of Health and Social Services executive director Ben Nangombe says approximately 180 000 healthcare workers have died globally during the Covid-19 pandemic. He said this during the Africa Health Workforce Investment Forum at the Safari Hotel. “In October 2021, globally up to 180 000 healthcare workers died due to the pandemic,” Nangombe said. He […]

Four student teachers from the University of Namibia (Unam) recently returned from a five-week school-based practicum in Hamar, Norway, as part of an enriching cultural exchange programme. The students, Meloline Herunga, Matias Ntinda, Aaliyah Eichas and Lucia Hilarius, described the programme as educative. “Going to Norway was an incredible experience,” says Herunga, a student from […]

Renowned and celebrated banker Thomas Koneka Iindji was laid to rest at his home village of Ombuga Yamunyoko in the Omusati region on Saturday. Iindji died on 23 April after a short illness. In her message of condolence, Namibia’s vice president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, described the passing of Iindji as a great loss to the country. […]