The trial of a woman accused of a fatal shack fire that claimed the lives of her ex-boyfriend and his new girlfriend in December 2022 has descended into a trial within a trial. This was after the accused refuted an alleged confession and admissions she made to police officers shortly after her arrest. Mechtilde Karomo...
Auleria Wakudumo Self-proclaimed herbalist Kennedy Thiogo Kasume, well- known as Dr Andrew, was denied bail on Tuesday after his appearance at the Oshakati Magistrate’s Court on charges of attempted murder, kidnapping, obstructing the course of justice and firearm offences. It is alleged that the suspect shot his 28-year-old housemate and co-worker Nahum Shanyengadje in the...
Uakutura Kambaekua OPUWO – The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has announced the names of candidates set to contest the by-elections of the Kamanjab and Sesfontein constituencies on 17 June 2025. Seven candidates were vetted and approved. ECN Kunene regional electoral officer Mike Nganjone informed Nampa on Friday that three candidates have been successfully registered...
Paulina Ndalikokule NKURENKURU – The Northern Regional Electricity Distributor (Nored) on Monday launched the safety education and awareness campaign codenamed ‘Takamisa’. The campaign targets the distributor’s employees as well as members of the public, in line with its strategic objective of ensuring zero harm, urging them to be cautious when handling electricity appliances and equipment....
Sawi Hausiku John Muyamba The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) in the Kavango East region is investigating a case in which five armed men allegedly stole 87 cattle from Diyogha village in the Mukwe constituency on Saturday. The suspected rustlers are believed to be Angolans.NamPol Crime Investigations Coordinator for the region, Deputy Commissioner Bonifatius Kanyetu, told...
As the Rehoboth Baster community gathered to mark the 110th anniversary of the Battle of Sam Khubis, the continued lack of essential public service lingered. Residents are forced to travel as far as Windhoek and Keetmanshoop for basic needs. Speaking on behalf of Vice President Lucia Witbooi at the annual event, Hardap governor Riaan McNab...
Heather Erdmann SAM KHUBIS – Passing the junction of the unpaved C14 and D1290 roads, one is confronted with an hour’s journey that leads to the sacred and holy sanctum – the battlefield of Sam Khubis. It was here that the Baster community, over a century ago, was cornered and took refuge in the silent...
Katima Mulilo will be the focal point this weekend, as the second round of the topflight MTC Volleyball league resumes at the Unam Katima Mulilo Campus. Revivals Volleyball Club are the reigning champions in the women’s division, having clinched the inaugural title. Namibia Correctional Service (NCS) stylishly claimed the men’s title without suffering a single...
ONGWEDIVA – The annual Gabriel Taapopi Secondary School (GTSS) tournament was officially launched on Monday. The sporting event is scheduled to take place from 16 to 18 May 2025. Speaking at the launch, school principal Sakaria Eelu highlighted the tournament’s growth and unifying role since its inception in 1997 for schools in the northern part...
At just 20 years, Helao Tulipohamba is already carving out a name for himself in Namibia’s football refereeing circles. Born in Windhoek and currently residing in the Goreangab Dam area, Tulipohamba is driven by a strong passion for officiating and gets inspiration from some of the country’s top referees. “I get my inspiration from Fifa-accredited...