WINDHOEK – Former cabinet ministers Bernhard Esau and Sacky Shanghala, as well as four others implicated in the high-profile Fishrot Files kickback scandal, are expected to appear in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court today following their arrest yesterday.
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Elders unfamiliar with EVMs, slow polling in Omusati
ETUNDA - Although voting started on time in Omusati region, the electoral process was decelerated by elderly voters who were not familiar with the electronic voting machines.
Smooth polls in //Kharas despite minor hiccups
KEETMANSHOOP – Despite some minor hiccups, overall the general election voting process went smoothly in the //Kharas Region yesterday. Voting at many polling stations started at 07h00, except for the multi-purpose centre in Tseiblaagte residential area.
Voters want bread and butter issues addressed
OMUTHIYA – Voters in Oshikoto Region said in no uncertain terms that they expect the new administration to address issues of bread and butter, including providing employment to thousands of Namibians languishing at home without jobs.
All set for elections… as electoral tribunal dismisses EVM challenge
WINDHOEK – It is all systems go for tomorrow’s Presidential and National Assembly elections after the Electoral Tribunal yesterday dismissed an urgent application that challenged the use of electronic voting machines (EVMs).
Fishrot: Suspects ready to turn themselves in
WINDHOEK - Former justice minister Sacky Shanghala and three others wanted on corruption charges say they are ready to hand themselves in.
Man convicted of brutal Henties murder
WINDHOEK – The man accused of the brutal rape and murder of 13-year-old Rachel Vanessa Boois in the Omdel location of Henties Bay during the period May 2014 was convicted yesterday by Windhoek High
Presidency thrashes newspaper report
WINDHOEK - The Presidency has taken issue with an article published recently in The Namibian newspaper, which claimed President Hage Geingob uttered that renowned academic Joseph Diescho “will remain a refugee”.
Itula criticises Geingob administration
ONGWEDIVA - Independent presidential candidate Dr Panduleni Itula on Sunday called for the resignation of President Hage Geingob, accusing his administration of not having Namibians at heart.
Godfried Siwombe’s better future ensured
Two years have passed since a little boy arrived at the Hollard office with hope in his eyes.