The Workers Revolutionary Party (WRP) and Swanu of Namibia are throwing their spanner into the works of trying to have the 2019 Presidential and National Assembly elections declared null and void in the electoral court.
Year: 2020
Heinaste impounded again… vessel was due in South Korea today
WALVIS BAY - The authorities have once again seized horse mackerel trawler Heinaste just days after a court ordered for its release.
Man admits to sex with five teenage girls
Russian national Alexander Krylov has admitted having sex in 2017 with five under-age girls, but has denied raping them, saying he paid them N$100 each. He further denied that he was aware they were under-aged.
PDM leaders fight for parly seats
Some of the young leaders of the Popular Democratic Movement, who were part of the 96-member list submitted to the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) last year, are demanding for their inclusion in the next National Assembly.
Respect poll verdict, Swapo urges
Swapo spokesperson Hilma Nicanor has called on Namibians to respect and accept the Supreme Court verdict handed down last week with regards to last year’s general election.
Govt tightens gambling law… nationwide inspections of businesses underway
The Ministry of Environment and Tourism has started conducting nationwide inspections of all gambling and casino operations to create a database of licensed and unlicensed businesses.
Heavy storm lashes Oshikoto regional police headquarters
OMUTHIYA – Severe storm lashed Omuthiya on Friday, causing massive damage to the regional police headquarters. The storm ripped off the roof of the N$280 million administration block, while solar panels and official vehicles also suffered damage.
Man accused of terrorising women to be tried
A man who was arrested last year on suspicion that he robs and prey on lone women in Windhoek’s Goreangab is set to stand trial in August in the Katutura Magistrate’s Court.
Final remand for probe into N$2.2m cash transit case
The Katutura Magistrate’s Court has issued a final postponement to the investigating officer dealing with the case of three Angolan women who were caught with more than N$2.2 million in cash at the Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA) in December last year in order to conclude investigations in the matter.
Tales of the legends: Face to face with multi-talented athlete, Sergius “Douglas” Tjazerua
Former African Stars Football Club midfield general Sadrag “Zico” Tjazerua might have hogged the limelight during an illustrious football career but elder brothers the late Sigu Himeekua Ngeendepi, Kasper and Sergius Kazanduki Tjazerua, were also notable footballers in their own right.