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Angula denies murder, diamond heist involvement 
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Angula denies murder, diamond heist involvement 

Iuze Mukube  A 45-year-old resident of Windhoek has denied involvement in the attack, murder and diamond heist that occurred at the Namdia building in January this year.  The denial occurred during the formal bail hearing of diamond heist accused Joel Angula in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday.  Angula faces the charges of murder, robbery,...

Bar ‘shooter’ trial postponed to January 
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Bar ‘shooter’ trial postponed to January 

Iuze Mukube  The trial of a 30-year-old man who is accused of allegedly indiscriminately firing a gun in a bar and restaurant in the capital, which subsequently hit a patron, has been postponed to January, next year.  Gabes Shiimi faces the charges of murder and discharging a firearm in public in relation to the death...

Geingob returns to court in February
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Geingob returns to court in February

Iuze Mukube  A trial of a former teacher accused of murdering his wife, Merentha Geingos, by stabbing her with a kitchen knife at least 12 times, has been postponed to continue in February, next year.  Patrick Geingob stands accused of the charges of murder, defeating or obstructing the course of justice, assault with intent to...

Frog sellers cash in on early rains 
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Frog sellers cash in on early rains 

OSHAKATI – After the first heavy rains washed over northern Namibia, the familiar croaking sound did more than announce the frog season; it signalled income, survival, and hope for many families.  Along the highways and village markets, frog sellers say this year’s season started strong, with demand rising from both locals and travellers hungry for...

Former Otjombinde councillor Marenga dies 
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Former Otjombinde councillor Marenga dies 

GOBABIS – Former Otjombinde constituency councillor in the Omaheke region Karii Marenga died on Saturday in Windhoek after being ill. Marenga (65) led the constituency between 2009 and 2015.  Confirming his death to Nampa on Monday, his brother Fessy Rikondja Marenga, described his death as a painful experience, saying the family has lost a giant...

Namibian chess honours outstanding achievements 
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Namibian chess honours outstanding achievements 

The Namibia Chess Federation (NCF) recently held its 2025 annual awards ceremony in Windhoek to honour the achievements and outstanding growth of its players and community.  The sport is enjoying one of its most successful periods, with a wave of achievements that reflect three decades of steady growth and rising player talent across the country.The...

Machado ‘safe’ but will miss Nobel Peace Prize ceremony
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Machado ‘safe’ but will miss Nobel Peace Prize ceremony

OSLO – Venezuela’s opposition leader Maria Corina Machado is “safe” and will reach Oslo by Thursday at the latest, but will not accept her Nobel Peace Prize in person, Nobel officials said. Machado, who won the Nobel for challenging Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro’s grip on power, is in hiding after threats to her life and...

Know your Regional Councillors – //Kharas Region 
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Know your Regional Councillors – //Kharas Region 

Adolf Kaure  The recent 2025 Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections ushered in new councillors in various constituencies, while some were re-elected in their roles around the country.  We continue to feature the councillors in the following weeks as detailed below. The //Kharas region had approximately 109,893 inhabitants [2023 Census].  The region is predominantly a...

Exchanging the pen for a hoe  …former newsman Nashongo tills the soil for food security  
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Exchanging the pen for a hoe  …former newsman Nashongo tills the soil for food security  

Lylie Joel  NKURENKURU – John Nashongo never imagined that his journey from the newsroom to the field would lead him to believe that Kavango West could become Namibia’s ultimate food basket. The 45-year-old former Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) supervisor resigned from his media career in 2022 to pursue a lifelong dream – growing mango trees...

Youth development between a rock and a hard place 
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Youth development between a rock and a hard place 

Rudolf Gaiseb  The National Youth Development Fund is the key highlight in youth development initiatives this year.  The Youth Desk of the Council of Churches in Namibia (CCN) attests that targeted finance and enterprise support garners job creation, income generation and skills development.  This, alongside other digital economy, innovation and creative sectors, is recognised as...