High Court judge David Munsu earlier last week dismissed an application by one of the alleged key figures in the Fishrot fishing quotas’ fraud and corruption case, Tamson ‘Fitty’ Hatuikulipi, to appeal his third bail failure in the Supreme Court. Hatuikulipi lodged the application for leave to appeal after Judge Munsu shot down his application...
OSHAKATI – NamWater has strongly appealed to residents of Omusati region to stop illegally drawing water from the water utility’s canals. NamWater spokesperson Lot Ndamanomhata said on Thursday, the unauthorised drawing of water from the Calueque-Oshakati canal results in significant disruptions to planned regular supply and results in damage to the infrastructure. He said the...
KEETMANSHOOP – //Kharas governor Aletha Frederick has urged stakeholders in her region to stand together to protect vulnerable children. She made the call during the inaugural stakeholder meeting for the establishment of the regional childcare and protection forum at Keetmanshoop on Friday. The forum is spearheaded by the Gender Equality and Social Welfare Division in...
Rudolf Gaiseb The recently-launched Eco Dialogue Collective aims to ensure that Namibia’s green economy and extractive industries are developed in an inclusive, transparent and sustainable manner. The initiative will support Namibia’s transition to a greener future by strengthening transparency and accountability in managing natural resources, namely green hydrogen as well as oil and gas. The...
Rudolf Gaiseb In strides to fight crime and promote public safety, the Namibian Police launched a Criminal Intelligence Analytical Unit in Windhoek recently. The unit will foster proactive crime prevention, ensure strategic resource deployment and enhance capacity for informed decision-making. Deputy Inspector General for Administration, Anne-Marie Nainda, highlighted that the policing landscape is volatile, and...
The matter in which Chinese businessman Hou Xuecheng and his Namibian co-accused Hamutenja Hamutenya were summoned to appear on a count of dealing in controlled wildlife products from 2014, was put on hold again on Wednesday. This time, it is to allow Xuecheng, who is no stranger to the law, the opportunity to raise funds...
Rudolf Gaiseb Deputy prime minister Natangwe Ithete, who chairs the Economics and Public Administration Parliamentary Standing Committee, recommends enhanced regulatory frameworks for State-owned enterprises. This is to ensure effective and efficient service delivery within the public sector. He stated that improving the sector requires greater alignment of national policies with strategic development priorities. “The committee...
BANGKOK – A powerful earthquake has killed more than 1 600 people in war-torn Myanmar and neighbouring Thailand, and caused widespread damage. Here is what we know about relief efforts. China sent an 82-person team of rescuers to Myanmar on Saturday, Beijing said. A separate rescue team arrived in Myanmar’s commercial hub Yangon on Saturday,...
Unam Bokkies’ head coach Thuba Sibanda praised her team’s execution of their game plan after they triumphed 4-1 over Julinho Athletic Ladies on Saturday morning in the Women’s Super League match played at the Unam Stadium. The first half saw both teams testing each other’s defences, with Unam breaking the deadlock through Muhinatjo Hanavi. Julinho...
Cricket Namibia (CN) and Cricket South Africa (CSA) will host a three-match 50-over U/19 men’s series from 28 April to 2 May in Windhoek. The series will be hosted at Namibia’s newest cricket venue, the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground, as well as the High-Performance Oval. Both venues will also stage matches during the 2026 ICC...