A 45-year-old man who allegedly raped his biological daughter 15 times between 2018 and 2020, impregnated her, and forced her to abort the foetus, received his trial dates earlier this week.
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City fills key positions for smart policing
The City of Windhoek recently appointed three people in key positions within its policing unit.
Oshakati youth centre without water since last year
The Oshakati Multi-Purpose Youth Centre, under the youth and sports ministry, has had no water since last December after the local town council disconnected the service due to an outstanding bill of over N$100 000.
LAC Comic Competition 2023 launched
The poaching of animals, harvesting of protected plants and illegal logging of forests are all on the rise, robbing Namibians of their shared natural resources.
Namibian scouts in South Korea for World Jamboree
A contingent of 28 scouts, rovers and adult leaders from Namibia are in South Korea to take part in the 25th World Scout Jamboree, which is being staged at Saemangeum in North Jeolla Province from 1 to 12 August 2023.
Capricorn Group CIO bags financial technology award
One of Capricorn Group executives Dr Etienne Slabbert, chief information officer (CIO), has received the CIO of the Year 2023 award. Slabbert was awarded for his exceptional leadership, visionary mindset and relentless pursuit of excellence in the southern African financial technology realm.
High claims decimated Bankmed reserves …as financial services medical aid declares insolvency
An unsustainable increase in claim amounts, which adversely impacted its reserve level, was one of the main causes for the medical aid fund that caters to banks, Bankmed, going insolvent.
Eagles focus on the World Cup
Namibia Under 19 (U/19) men’s cricket national coach Oscar Nauhaus says the team will now focus on preparations for the 2024 World Cup, which is set for next year in Sri Lanka.
Judge lashes police’s ‘despicable conduct’
Windhoek High Court Judge Essie Schimming-Chase has severely criticised the police’s conduct during the arrest of a stock theft suspect.
UK dangles carrot at Namibian asylum seekers
In its sustained quest to reduce the inflow of migrants, the United Kingdom government has offered Namibian asylum seekers reintegration packages of about N$68 000 (£3 000) to return home. The deal has also been extended to those living illegally in the UK’s territory.









