While some parliamentarians have expressed support for the establishment of the genocide memorial museum, which was proposed by Josef Kauandenge earlier this year, they are urging caution in how the topic is discussed so as not to exacerbate divisions among Namibians.
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APP: Youth must decide 2024 vote
The All People’s Party has said eligible young Namibians must stand up and be counted in 2024, by showing up at polling stations to cast their vote.
Farmworkers’ murder, robbery lead to suicide
Two workers were murdered while a third, alleged to be the suspect, committed suicide days after the horror incident at Farm Josephine near Dordabis in the Khomas region.
Angolan man arrested for murder
An Angolan man was arrested yesterday on murder charges, following the death of his fellow cattle header, who is also an Angolan national.
1 700 jobs for fishermen
The fisheries and labour ministries have embarked on a new strategy to offer actual jobs and salaries to unemployed fishermen through the Government Employment Redress Programme.
Inmate not guilty of rape
An inmate at the Windhoek Correctional Facility, who is serving a sentence for murder, escaped further sanctions when he was acquitted on a charge of raping a fellow inmate.
Esau resumes evidence in bail hearing
Former minister of fisheries Bernhard Esau yesterday resumed his evidence in his bail hearing after the State finished its cross-examination of Nigel van Wyk.
Judiciary clears air on Zim judge’s appointment
In an effort to clear the air around the appointment of Zimbabwean judge Rita Makarau as acting judge of the Supreme Court until 31 March 2024, which caused uproar on social media, the Judicial Service Commission issued a media statement.
Killer teacher denies responsibility due to ‘mental defect’
Patrick Geingob, a former teacher accused of fatally stabbing his wife 12 times, yesterday pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and defeating or obstructing the course of justice, one count of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm and one count of common assault.
Court orders NSI to adhere to arbitration award
Windhoek High Court Judge Esi Schimming-Chase rejected an appeal by the Namibian Standards Institution (NSI) to stay the execution of an arbitration award, pending an appeal against the award in the High Court.









