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The sprawling saga involving a possible N$12 million illegal immigration scheme concocted by a Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) councillor is shaking the core of Namibia’s official opposition. 

Accused Ponzi scheme operators Michael Amushelelo and Gregory Cloete insist they need senior counsel (advocate) to represent them in their upcoming fraud trial in the Windhoek High Court, paid for by the Department of Legal Aid in the Ministry of Justice.

A Congolese national convicted of smuggling three refugees into Namibia for a fee was sentenced to an effective six years in prison yesterday by Windhoek High Court Judge Dinnah Usiku.

Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila said every individual has a role to play in the fight against corruption. 

Defence minister and Swapo vice presidential hopeful Frans Kapofi says the issue of genocide remains a thorn in Namibia’s flesh and must be addressed in earnest, expeditiously. 

President Hage Geingob last night expressed “deep sadness” over the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The British queen died at her Scottish Highland retreat on Thursday at the age of 96.

Komufala wopolifi moshitukulwa shaShana Commissioner Naftal Lungameni Sakaria okwa pula ovaleli vopamufyuululwakalo opo va kale tava longele kumwe nopolifi mokukondjifa oimbuluma komikunda.

Opolisi moshitopolwa shaShana oya indile oshigwana opo shi gandje oondjembo ndhoka inaashi hala we nenge kaadhi na oombapila kopolisi, no itapu ka kala nando omapulapulo gasha.

Following the disappointing 2020 MTC National Youth Games which were embarrassingly characterised by substandard transport, food and accommodation for the participating athletes and officials, the Namibia Sports Commission (NSC) has promised to do better this time around. 

The 2022 Express Credit Futsal Namibia Summer League is set to commence this weekend, with various matches lined up for Friday to Sunday at the Windhoek Showgrounds.