A 31-year-old man has accused the Namibian Police Force (NamPol) of violating hisconstitutional rights and unlawfully detaining him. He claims that his life and that of his family are under threat. In a detailed letter to Ombudsman Basilius Dyakugha – also copied to Anti-Corruption Commission director general Paulus Noa and NamPol inspector general Joseph Shikongo – the man, who is...
BAN appoints Jimmy as CEO
The Bankers Association of Namibia (BAN) has appointed Dantagos Naomi Jimmy as its new CEO, effective 1 July 2025. She brings to BAN over two decades of experience, spanning investment management, financial markets, corporate governance and strategic advisory. She is the founder of Ndapunikwa Investment Management and has held senior, executive and technical roles at esteemed institutions, including the Bank...
Consumers cut non-essential spending
With households across Namibia faced by rising food, fuel and rent prices, financial survival strategies have become essential. The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures released in June 2024 reveal that the price of fruits has risen by more than 15.5%. Household staples, such as meat, cooking oil and dairy products, have surged by over 8% year-on-year. In the same...
Namcor’s dilemma a national concern
A financial mess at the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) has some analysts questioning the existence of the entire entity. Others described the situation as a matter of national concern and an unacceptable drain on taxpayers. This is after Namcor this weekend revealed a horrid financial situation unfolding at the national oil corporation. A net loss of over N$1.2...
Trump tariffs halt salt exports to US …Namibia turns to Africa
WALVIS BAY – Walvis Bay Salt Holdings has strengthened its foot hold in Africa after shifting away from the United States (US) market following fresh tariffs introduced earlier this year by US president Donald Trump. The tariffs brought Namibia’s largest salt producer and exporter to the US to a complete standstill. Walvis Bay Salt Holdings managing director Andre Snyman said...
Namibia’s growing drug crisis
OSHAKATI – Namibia’s drug crisis continues to deepen, with over N$160.6 million worth of dagga confiscated by law enforcement between January 2023 and July 2024. According to police data, drugs valued at N$49.3 million were seized in 2023, resulting in 1 641 arrests. This year has already recorded drug seizures worth N$56.7 million, with 1 623 suspects arrested. One of...
Drought food theft rocks Otjozondjupa
The distribution of much-needed drought relief food to the most hard-hit communities in the Otjozondjupa region was recently disrupted after officials were caught red-handed with stolen consignments of drought aid. The value of the stolen consignments is yet to be made public as police investigations are underway. However, Otavi constituency councillor George !Garab yesterday confirmed to this publication that the...
State seeks 35 years imprisonment for murderer
Iuze Mukube State advocate Ethel Ndlovu last Friday urged the court to impose a severe sentence on Abel Mokalabatho. Mokalabatho was recently convicted for the brutal rape and murder of a woman, whose body he dumped in a sewage drain in an attempt to conceal the crime. During pre-sentencing submissions last week, Ndlovu pleaded for the court to hand down...
Witnesses testify seeing accused with bloody knife
Two State witnesses testified yesterday that they saw John Kangumbe Mutirua (23) with the bloody knife that he used in one of the murders. He is accused of two counts of murder, two counts of attempted murder and one count of robbery with aggravating circumstances. Additional charges are one count of defeating or attempting to defeat or obstruct the course...
Namibia urges global action on food security
Namibia has called on all Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) member states to implement the recommendations of the State of Food and Agriculture Report, localise the Pact for the Future, and prioritise improving food security while building more sustainable agri-food systems. This call was made by the Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, Inge Zaamwani, during the 44th session...