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A woman (37) was allegedly raped and robbed on Friday at around 20h00 in the Oshikuku constituency. This was confirmed by police spokesperson Kauna Shikwambi in the weekend crime report. The alleged suspect took a knife and threatened the victim before raping her, said Shikwambi. It is further alleged that the suspect robbed the victim […]

A police officer (42) was bitten on the stomach by a teen suspect at Oshihole village in the Onesi constituency on Saturday. This was confirmed by police spokesperson Kauna Shikwambi in the weekend crime report. The suspect (19) was arrested on the same day at around 17h00, after the officer sustained a laceration as a […]

Two separate motor vehicle accidents over the weekend at Ondangwa and Onethindi resulted in death, noted police spokesperson Kauna Shikwambi in the weekend crime report. At Ondangwa, Ndjomba Nghidipohamba (33) lost control of his vehicle at the Indangungu curve, resulting in his death. “Three passengers aged 30, 31, and 31 sustained slight to serious injuries,” […]

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has defended the unauthorised expenditure of N$90 000, which the commission says was within its allocated operational budget. The auditor general’s report for the financial year ending 31 March 2023 highlighted that the ACC had exceeded its expenditure without proper authorisation, particularly in subdivisions 025 and 041, designated for general maintenance […]

National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo) vice president Peter Kazongomuinja is playing his cards close to his chest on whether he will contest for the party’s presidency. Esther Muinjangue is the current president of the party, while secretary general Josef Kauandenge is also vying for the presidency.This potentially opens the battle to a three-way horse race. […]

A man (30) was arrested on Friday afternoon in Windhoek’s Babylon informal settlement after being found with cannabis worth N$13 750, said police spokesperson Kauna Shikwambi in the weekend crime report. The man allegedly possessed 275 grams of cannabis and is expected to appear in court on Monday. Police investigations are ongoing. Later that night […]

Opuwo-born Tuaririovangu Kasirua (23) says her graduation outfit represents her identity and who she is. “I am an advocate of my Ovahimba people who have sent me to the city to see and receive the light and to chase my dreams and take it back home, therefore, I will always be a representative of the […]

Many Namibians will remember the story of Martha Jonas, a University of Namibia (Unam) business administration student who was selling fudge to support her family and survive through university. Jonas (25) started selling fudge in 2014 when she was just in Grade 9. Her financial situation grew worse when she began her university education, so […]

Lawyer Sisa Namandje says those who will be elected into the legislature and the executive in the November election should not be found wanting in key areas of public governance. He also donated N$100 000 to the disadvantaged pupils of Uukule Secondary School in the Oshikoto region. Namamndje says in many cases people aspiring to […]

University of Namibia (Unam) vice chancellor Kenneth Matengu signed an agreement facilitating access to N$19,5 billion (970 million euros) in funding for African universities last Thursday. This was confirmed in a recent statement released by the European Commission and the Pan-African University. “The undersigned, representing the European Commission and the Pan-African University, are pleased to […]