The mother of a 19-year-old girl, who was arrested on Sunday in the Omusati region for allegedly assaulting her 70-year-old grandmother, has apportioned blame to her husband for recording a video instead of stopping his daughter from attacking the elderly woman.
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Forensics prioritise Wasserfall case
The Namibian Police’s Forensic Science Institute says it has prioritised the murder case of Shannon Wasserfall after receiving an additional N$6 million from Treasury to fast-track DNA samples required in the ongoing court case.
Let’s hold hands …Geingob tells Commonwealth
President Hage Geingob has urged Commonwealth nations to work together, embrace multilateralism, and promote dialogue as a method of preserving world peace and security.
Ombudsman lashes Govt on human-wildlife conflict
Ombudsman Basilius Dyakugha has blasted government for concentrating on “theory conservation” and prioritising tourism ahead of local people’s lives while not implementing concrete measures to mitigate human-wildlife conflict in the Bwabwata National Park.
Shalulile solo goal rescues Sundowns…finally finds his scoring boots
A 23rd minute solo effort by Namibian international Peter Shalulile proved enough to help carry his South African club Mamelodi Sundowns past Egyptian giants Al Ahly during Saturday’s Caf Champions League quarterfinals clash at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg.
On the spot – Russian ambassador on the Ukrainian crisis
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Namibia Valeriy Utkin (VU) recently fielded questions from New Era (NE) with regards to Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine.
ECN goes for gold
While it is generally accepted that there is no perfect electoral body, Namibia’s electoral commission has taken up the challenge to chase the elusive dream of perfection.
Ethnix, Blaq Diamond collabo is splendid
Local duo Ethnix recently released a remix of their song ‘Open Up’, featuring Blaq Diamond from South Africa.
Black business network pays courtesy calls
The Black Business Leadership Network of Namibia (BBLNN), led by its president Irene Simeon-Kurtz, last week made courtesy calls to the GIPF and the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
NCCI dismisses ‘divisive’ elements
The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) has lashed out at what it calls divisive elements in the local business community.