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The prosecution’s star witness in Donald Trump’s Manhattan criminal trial could also be its biggest liability. Michael Cohen, Mr Trump’s former personal attorney, is expected to take the stand to testify against the man he once reverently referred to as “The Boss.” Cohen made the hush money payment at the centre of the case, a […]
Namibia today secured a US$138,5 million, or N$2,6 billion, loan from the World Bank for the expansion of its transmission network and integration of renewable energy into its grid. The project will be implemented by Namibia Power Cooperation (NamPower) under the Transmission Expansion and Energy Storage project, which is intended to improve the reliability of […]
Oukwanyama Queen Martha Mwadinomho was conferred an honorary doctorate degree in recognition of her significant contributions to advancing some of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as well as her dedication to community development. The doctor of philosophy in leadership and change management was awarded during the Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) […]
Vice president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Lüderitz, which is positioned to become Namibia’s energy capital because of emerging industries such as green hydrogen, oil and gas, should make sure the resources improve the socio-economic conditions of locals. The vice president made the remarks during the official opening of the annual Lüderitz Crayfish Festival. The festival aims […]
Swapo parliamentarian Jerry Ekandjo says police must be allowed to finish their investigations on the recent murders of members of the LGBTQI+ community. He says he cannot comment on hate speech allegations regarding two anti-gay bills that he mooted, which are now awaiting presidential assent to become law. “Wait until the police finish their investigations. […]
Residents of Cimbebasia and other Windhoek suburbs are horrified by the brown water coming from their taps. They are frustrated by the inconvenience and potential health risks associated with consuming this water. Fuelling this frustration is a perceived lack of transparency from the City of Windhoek. Residents say the city is not clear about the […]
Commercial farmers and conservancies have a chance to earn extra money through game and bird hunting. This follows the opening of this year’s hunting season by the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism. Apart from controlling game populations on farms as resources are stretched by drought, hunting also brings extra income to sustain farming operations. […]
The police yesterday arrested two women who allegedly destroyed evidence in an attempt to assist two young men accused of the gruesome murder of a transgender woman in Windhoek last week. Police spokesperson Elifas Kuwinga, who confirmed the arrest of the two women, said one of them is a sister of one of the men […]
The driving licence of kwaito artist Martin Mbwaluh, also known as King Tee Dee, has been suspended for four months. He was also sentenced to pay a fine of N$6 000 by the Ondangwa Magistrate’s Court after being found guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol. Mbwaluh appeared before magistrate Nelao ya France on Thursday […]
The US has opened a new inquiry into troubled jet firm Boeing, after the company told air safety regulators that it might not have properly inspected its 787 Dreamliner planes. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said it would look into whether staff had falsified records. It said Boeing was re-inspecting all 787 jets on the […]