An Ondangwa-based lawyer, who was sentenced to effective six-year imprisonment for four counts of fraud, one count of attempting to defeat or obstruct the course of justice and two counts of forgery or uttering, suffered a loss when his application was dismissed.
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UDF candidate wants better Swakop for all
Zerolda Dantu, a resident of the Democratic Resettlement Community and a candidate for the United Democratic Front for the upcoming Swakopmund constituency by-election, dreams of making her community better and to stand out just like any other suburb here.
Keetmans launches free Wi-Fi initiative
Keetmanshoop mayor McDonald Hanse believes increased internet access will improve examination results, commercial activities and economic growth. The politician made the remarks last week during the launch of the free Wi-Fi community project in the town.
‘Jealous forces’ behind Fishrot… Nandi-Ndaitwah claims locals were used to steal from country
Swapo vice president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at the weekend blamed “jealous forces”, reportedly against Namibia’s progress in the fishing industry, for using some Namibians to steal from the country.
Bravo illegal settlers irk Schlettwein
An array of challenges prevents the San community at government’s Bravo resettlement project in the Kavango West region to thrive.
SPYL’s two-horse race … Nekongo and Amutenya to square off
The battle for the Swapo Party Youth League’s heart and soul has commenced, with two names standing head and shoulder above the rest in the race for the coveted position of secretary.
Itula: People must eat first
Independent Patriots for Change leader Panduleni Itula at the weekend implored Namibians to make sure the country rises above its head by feeding the future, instead of the past.
Suicides among cops ‘worrisome’
About 10 police officers are said to have committed suicide in less than two years.
Rival union slams ‘shocking’ pay hike
Civil servants have been told to “wake up and smell the coffee” after government and unions representing workers reached a wage agreement, which the Public Service Union of Namibia (PSUN) described as “shocking”.
Axe murder accused denied bail
The Rundu Magistrate’s Court last week denied bail to a man, who is accused of murdering his partner.