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Judge: Fishrot trial must proceed rain or shine … we are not ready, says Shanghala
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Judge: Fishrot trial must proceed rain or shine … we are not ready, says Shanghala

Iuze Mukube Judge Moses Chinhengo informed the Fishrot accused yesterday that regardless of any difficulties they may encounter in securing legal representation, the trial must proceed as scheduled. This was in response to ex-justice minister Sacky Shanghala expressing unreadiness to start the trial due to lack of legal representation. Shanghala, one of the alleged masterminds...

Father, son deny killing sibling
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Father, son deny killing sibling

A father, accused of killing his younger son with the help of his eldest son, denied guilt in the Windhoek High Court yesterday before Judge Philanda Christiaan. Borris le Roux (59) and Hendrik le Roux (27) are accused of murdering Carlos le Roux by beating him all over his body with broomsticks, pieces of hosepipes...

President’s elections extension faces litmus test 
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President’s elections extension faces litmus test 

Iuze Mukube Independent Patriots for Change lawyer Anton Katz has fervently argued that President Nangolo Mbumba’s decision to extend last year’s Presidential and National Assembly elections was unlawful. According to Katz, Mbumba had no authority or statutory provision to make such a call through Proclamation 34 of 2024 by notice of Government Gazette. He, however,...

Police promises Namdia heist update
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Police promises Namdia heist update

ONGWEDIVA – Police supremo Joseph Shikongo said the police will soon provide updates on several high-profile cases. This includes those involving missing persons and the Namibia Desert Diamond (Namdia) heist.  Shikongo’s remarks came almost two weeks, following deafening silence from both Namdia and the police regarding the robbery in which precious gems, valued at over...

‘Domestic workers too expensive for pensioners’
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‘Domestic workers too expensive for pensioners’

Auleria Wakudumo Several pensioners have voiced their inability to afford the ordered minimum domestic worker’s wage by the ministry of labour.  The pensioners said without extra income or help from relatives, they are struggling to meet the rising cost of domestic help. Many village pensioners depend solely on their pensions to cover household expenses. As...

Kunene pays tribute to Nujoma
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Kunene pays tribute to Nujoma

Uakutura Kambaekua OPUWO – Kunene has joined the rest of Namibia in mourning the death of Founding President Sam Nujoma, who died on Saturday in a Windhoek hospital at the age of 95.Swapo coordinator for Kunene, Julius Kaujova, hailed Nujoma as a passionate freedom fighter who led Namibia to independence from apartheid South Africa in...

Oshikoto governor pays tribute to Nujoma 
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Oshikoto governor pays tribute to Nujoma 

Oshikoto governor Penda Ya Ndakolo says Founding President Sam Nujoma was a brave man who fought for independence and brought development to Namibia.Nujoma died in Windhoek on Saturday at the age of 95.“We must really appreciate his work.  He liberated the country and worked tirelessly for this country during and after the liberation struggle. He...

Iivula-Ithana: Nujoma a father figure during exile
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Iivula-Ithana: Nujoma a father figure during exile

Sawi Hausiku  RUNDU—Veteran politician and ex-cabinet minister Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana said their time in exile was bearable because Founding President Sam Nujoma was like a father to them. She spoke to Nampa in an interview on Sunday after visiting Nujoma’s residence, following the announcement of his passing in Windhoek on Saturday. “When some of us left...

‘Chicco’ reflects on moments with Nujoma
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‘Chicco’ reflects on moments with Nujoma

Eba Kandovazu  Local businessman Erastus ‘Chicco’ Shapumba has expressed sorrow upon hearing the news of Founding President Sam Nujoma’s death. “I spent a lot of time with him. I would visit him both at his farm and his Windhoek home. I often gifted him fruits, and sourced caregivers for him. Since January, I have been...