The police are still carrying out investigations into the case involving two men who were arrested for allegedly having a hand in the death of a 22-year-old man whose remains were found in a freezer at Herero Mall in Katutura Central last year.
Author: Staff Reporter (Staff Reporter )
Murder accused denies guilt, knowing co-accused
One of the men on trial for murdering 71-year-old Gerhardus Petrus Koekemoer at his Outjo home in 2014 has denied knowing his co-accused and having a hand in the death of the elderly, although he had admitted guilt in a warning statement.
KiSwahili hopes fade into bureaucratic oblivion
In 2020, Cabinet directed the ministry of education to introduce KiSwahili into the Namibian school curriculum. However, there has been no progress made in the implementation of this plan to date.
China to donate 1 million Covid doses
The Chinese government will donate a staggering one million Sinopharm vaccine doses to complement Namibia’s Covid-19 fight, ambassador to Namibia Zhang Yiming announced this week.
Fishrot accused ‘handpicked’ for Fishcor roles
The appointments of James Hatuikulipi and Mike Nghipunya as chairperson and CEO of the Fishing Corporation of Namibia (Fishcor), respectively, were done unprocedurally and not in line with the provisions of the law, a leading investigator into the Fishrot matter claimed yesterday.
Lawyers bemoan high legal costs
A substantial number of legal practitioners have advised their clients not to approach the courts due to the high legal costs, despite having trust in the country’s judicial system.
Restrictions have little impact on Covid – IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged governments to accelerate the relaxation of travel restrictions as Covid-19 continues to evolve from the pandemic to endemic stage.
Opinion | Personal data protection is key in fighting fraud
Every year on 28 January, the world commemorates Data Protection Day, an initiative by the United States-based National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA), a non-profit organisation promoting cyber security, privacy education, and awareness. In support of this day, it is essential to remind customers to protect their personal data.
Development Bank’s Hellen Amupolo to head investments department
Previously acting head of the Development Bank of Namibia’s (DBN) Investments Department Hellen Amupolo has been formally promoted to Head.
More data needed to confirm viability of oil discovery
The mines and energy ministry yesterday reiterated that the oil deposits discovered in the Orange Basin offshore Namibia by Shell have not yet been confirmed to be commercially viable but do indicate the existence of an active petroleum system in the area.







