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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 […]
Turkey has suspended all trade with Israel over its offensive in Gaza, citing the “worsening humanitarian tragedy” in the strip. The Turkish trade ministry said the measures would be in place until Israel allowed an “uninterrupted and sufficient flow” of aid into Gaza. Trade between the two countries was worth almost $7bn (£5.6bn) last year. […]
A Windhoek resident arrested in connection with the death of a woman whose body was found in her flat on Sunday was ordered to remain in custody after making a first appearance in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court yesterday. Wentzel Maasdorp (39) appeared before magistrate Mutafela Muharukua on a charge of murder, read with the provisions […]
The University of Namibia (Unam) has come under fire over their decision to ban political activism on campus, with some political parties saying the decision has the potential to stifle students’ constitutional rights to align, support and air their political views. The university caused a stir when it banned the Affirmative Reposition (AR) Student Command […]
…over 6 900 graduates released into the job market with little prospects When Asser Uudhila (21) graduated in 2022, he had high hopes for the future. He had just acquired a degree in transport management from the Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) and was excited to enter the job market. Two years later […]
King Philippe of Belgium is yet to respond to president Nangolo Mbumba’s dissatisfaction with the G7’s ban on the importation of all non-industrial diamonds mined, processed and produced in Russia. Russia launched a war on Ukraine in February 2022. Belgium is responsible for implementing the ban. Mbumba on Tuesday told the king the ban would […]
In a groundbreaking development for Namibia’s energy landscape, for the first time two dual-fuel trucks were fuelled with locally produced hydrogen at the N$3,5 billion Cleanergy Solutions Namibia facility at Walvis Bay on Thursday. This marks a significant stride towards establishing Namibia as a key player in the production and export of green hydrogen and […]
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (has introduced a concession plan aimed at preserving Sandwich Harbour, a vital ecological site recognised under the Ramsar Convention. Sandwich Harbour, south of Walvis Bay, is known for its breathtaking landscapes and abundant wildlife, but the area has faced significant challenges in recent years due to unchecked tourist […]
Independent presidential candidate for the upcoming elections Ally Angula says it is possible to create 500 000 new jobs in the next three years. Angula said this at the launch of her election manifesto in Windhoek on Tuesday. Dubbing her campaign ‘The New Way’, Angula said the current government approach has failed Namibians for 34 years. […]