Botswana Defence Force (BDF) commander Tebo Dikote was yesterday unapologetic over the killing of Namibian fishermen who were gunned down last week Thursday between Impalila Island and the Kasika village on the Chobe River.
Year: 2020
Shalli apologises, retracts ‘killing’ comment
Former Namibian Defence Force chief Martin Shalli yesterday succumbed to pressure by issuing an apology over his comments at a Swapo rally where he had called for the slitting of Swapo defectors’ throats.
Lawyer absence stalls Conradie trial
The trial of prominent Windhoek lawyer Dirk Conradie and his long-time friend Sara Ngenohani Damases was for the umpteenth time postponed yesterday, this time to 8 March next year.
Police recruits urged to protect the vulnerable
OMUTHIYA – Oshikoto police commander Commissioner Armas Shivute has urged new police recruits to uphold the law, as they protect the vulnerable in the community while dealing decisively with offenders.
Pensioner accused of murdering son-in-law claims self-defence
A 72-year-old resident of Schlip near Mariental pleaded not guilty to a charge of murder read with the provisions of the Combating of Domestic Violence Act for the second time yesterday before Windhoek High Court Judge Orben Sibeya.
Magistrate defers murder judgement
A man who is on trial for allegedly killing his brother over a debt of N$20 last year will hear his fate within a fortnight in the Windhoek Regional Court.
Angolans caught with N$2.2 million to be tried
The prosecutor general has decided to prosecute three Angolan women who were caught at the Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA) with more than N$2.2 million in foreign currencies late last year.
Tjaronda has big plans for Epukiro
Independent candidate for the Epukiro constituency Sandie Tjaronda has vowed to make the constituency the region’s economic hub by, among others, reinforcing the agricultural sector and building capacity to add value to its raw materials.
Locust outbreak brought under control
The African migratory red locust outbreak in the Zambezi region has been brought under control after a team of experts fought the plague for several weeks.
Remains of missing pensioner found in river
NDIYONA – Police said the body, which was found in the Okavango River on Friday, belongs to a 63-year-old pensioner who went missing last week Wednesday.