Year: 2021

Those fortunate enough to have attended the Namibian Defence Force’s recent ceremony at the Oluno Military Base witnessed the historic promotion of Helena Amutenya to the rank of brigadier general.

Former CEO of the National Fishing Corporation of Namibia, Mike Nghipunya yesterday maintained his stance that he was just following orders when he disbursed huge amounts of money to various entities.

Three Students Representative Council members from the University of Namibia, who are also members of the Students Union of Namibia (SUN), have been suspended by the university and questioned by the police for allegedly raping a fellow student last month.

A successful bidder for the much anticipated and country’s first ever green hydrogen project, which has the potential to create up to 30 000 jobs, has been confirmed. 

Two Windhoek men have been arrested after police say a 22-year-old’s remains were found in a freezer. Khomas police chief Commissioner Ismael Basson confirmed accused Malakia Mateus (22) and Amos Israel (35) were arrested on Wednesday in connection with the murder of a young man whose body was found in a refrigerator at Herero Mall in Katutura Central. 

A verification process is currently underway within the ministry of health to resolve anomalies in the fleet of cars owned by the ministry. Recently auditor general Junias Kandjeke said at least 229 vehicles belonging to the ministry could not be accounted for.

Information minister Peya Mushelenga said African governments need to innovate and invest more in the education and training of people in new technology to empower the African youth with soft skills and technology.

The appeal application of a northern man, who was convicted and sentenced to 30 years imprisonment for murdering his ex-girlfriend over the paternity of their son, is on hold in the High Court.

The completion of the Lüderitz Waterfront project will transform the harbour town and the //Kharas region as a whole through diversification of the income stream in the area. 

One of the victims of alleged serial rapist Gavin Gawanab was pregnant at the time of the alleged rape.