A fraud and money laundering case that has been sitting on the desk of the prosecutor general (PG) for 10 years, waiting for her decision to charge the suspects, has made it to court. PG Martha Imalwa has charged Ndapandula Jane Kashiyukile (53), Barend Johannes Neels (53), Ali Fadi Ayoub (54), Jacobus Totie Gurirab (54)...
Iuze Mukube Three Swapo //Kharas Regional Council members, who were previously suspended without remuneration, have been reinstated. A partial settlement agreement reached on 18 February 2025, directed for the reinstatement of Lazarus Nangolo, Taimi Amakali and Suzan Ndjaleka. A court order regarding the matter has not been issued yet, with proceedings postponed for two weeks...
On Monday, Rwanda said London was obliged to pay the remaining sum from a controversial agreement to receive deported migrants that Britain abandoned last year, as diplomatic tensions run high between the two countries. Britain announced last week it was suspending most financial aid to Rwanda for backing the M23 group’s offensive in the Democratic...
Gabon’s military leader General Brice Oligui Nguema, who led a 2023 coup to end 55 years of Bongo dynasty rule, announced on Monday that he will run for president in April. Nguema had pledged to hand power back to civilians in the oil-rich central African nation after an interim period following the ousting of president...
Pope Francis, hospitalised with pneumonia in both lungs, slept all night and was resting yesterday after suffering two bouts of acute respiratory failure the day before, the Vatican said. The 88-year-old was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital on February 14 with bronchitis, which developed into pneumonia in both lungs, sparking alarm. On Monday, the Pope...
The Zambezi region and Namibia at large are mourning the death of Charles Siyauya, a respected leader and former chairperson of the Bukalo Village Council. Siyauya passed away on Monday due to suspected heart complications. He served as the Namibia Football Association (NFA) secretary general until his passing. He once also served as the Swapo...
The 2025 Nedbank for Good Series will tee off on Saturday at Omeya Golf Club. This year’s tournament proceeds will once again benefit Agra ProVision, a local organisation dedicated to professional training. It is a division of Agra Limited. Agra ProVision provides expert advice and support in capacity development, basic farm management, poultry management, livestock...
The Otjozondjupa Region’s U/20 football and netball teams have started to prepare for the 2025 The Namibian Newspaper Cup tournament. Trials are set for this weekend at Otjiwarongo. Officials of the Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service are organising the trials for both football and netball teams. Sport officer Jeaneth Kaundje in an interview...
The Namibia Fistball Association (FAN) will host its first tournament of the year this weekend in Swakopmund. This follows the league’s inability to appoint a commissioner, a key position responsible for overseeing the competition. As a result, FAN will focus on organising multiple tournaments throughout the year instead of running a full league season. At...
The Namibia Horse Racing Association (NHRA) is galloping into a thrilling new chapter, with fresh leadership and a host of exciting developments to shape the future of the sport in Namibia. The stage was set on 22 February at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at St. Barnabas School Hall in Windhoek, where a new...