GOBABIS – The Right to Shelter Foundation of Namibia has announced the expulsion of Gobabis deputy mayor Dina Fillemon with effect from 5 February this year The foundation’s head Veronia Mokaleng-Kuzeeko, informed a media briefing on Thursday that Fillemon’s expulsion stems from her controversial swearing-in last year, saying her name was erroneously entered in the...
Bravery Kabula In many parts of Namibia, young men are expected to be strong. They are raised to believe they must provide, protect and lead. From an early age, many are taught not to cry, not to complain and not to show emotions or fear. But behind this mountain of expectations lies a growing number...
Zebaldt Ngaruka The Namibia Horse Racing Association (NHRA) held its annual general meeting (AGM) on Saturday in the capital to set the tone for the upcoming racing season. In a media statement, the association’s spokesperson, Chantelle Mouton, said the AGM brought together representatives from affiliated clubs across the country, reflected on the progress and mapped...
GENEVA – The United Nations leader warned yesterday that “the rule of force” was spreading, as the powerful trample on international law and wield artificial intelligence and other technologies to attack human rights. “Human rights are under a full-scale attack around the world. The rule of law is being outmuscled by the rule of force,”...
KINSHASA – A key border crossing between Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Burundi reopened yesterday after a closure of more than two months during an offensive by an armed group, sources on both sides of the frontier told AFP. The Kavimvira post on Lake Tanganyika, which is vital for the region’s economy, was closed...
Iuze Mukube Former Namib Desert Diamonds security officer Joel Angula yesterday failed to prove that he was a worthy candidate for bail. He was arrested in connection with the N$315-million diamond heist at Namdia’s premises last year. Windhoek Magistrate’s Court Magistrate Atutala Shikalepo, in her dismissal, said the interest of justice dictates that the accused’s...
OUTJO – The Outjo Project Primary School received items worth N$50 000 from Lüderitz-based Karaku Marine Fishing company last week. The items include a photocopy machine and 15 reams of copy paper. Handing over the items at Outjo, Karaku Marine director Ignatius Tjipura said companies benefiting from Namibia’s natural resources must return value to the...
PARIS – Iran yesterday said that a US attack of any scale would spur the Islamic republic to respond “ferociously”, after president Donald Trump said he was considering limited strikes against the country. The United States has built up forces in the Middle East to pile pressure on Iran to make a deal at negotiations...
Bravery Kabula Police recorded several cases over the weekend, ranging from culpable homicide, reckless driving, murder, robbery, inquests, drug-related offences and other serious crimes across the country. Here is the brief: Culpable homicide and reckless driving Tragic vehicle accidents claimed the lives of seven people over the weekend. At Onandjaba in the Omusati region on...
Joe-chintha Garises REHOBOTH – The Rehoboth Town Council says it has stepped up efforts to combat drug and substance abuse amid growing concern that the town has become a hotspot for drug-related activities. In an interview with Nampa recently, Rehoboth mayor Jacky ≠Khariseb said the council has adopted a multi-sectoral approach, working closely with law...