Defence lawyers in the bail application of six Fishrot accused say releasing their clients on bail is a “safe risk.”
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‘No more excuses’… Geingob charges ministers to fast-track projects
President Hage Geingob has charged all ministers to ensure they implement to the letter projects under their portfolios, including those contained in the fifth National Development Plan and the Harambee Prosperity Plan II without delay.
Walvis Bay fire leaves over 100 homeless
A three-year-old toddler died after a massive fire tore through homes in Walvis Bay’s Tutaleni, displacing over 100.
Geingob remembers Banda
President Hage Geingob has hailed the role played by late Zambian leader Rupiah Banda, following his death on Friday at the age of 85.
State seeks leave to appeal Gustavo’s release
The State has maintained the High Court misdirected itself when it ordered that one of the Fishrot accused, Ricardo Gustavo, be released on bail last year.
Omusati boy found buried in shallow grave
The heartbreaking search for a nine-year-old boy ended in a discovery of a shallow grave on Friday, at Ondjungulume village in the Otamanzi constituency.
Kidnapped taxi driver bundled in car boot
A Swakopmund taxi driver had to endure six hours of horror when he was kidnapped and stuffed in the boot of his own vehicle, allegedly by three men.
Hambukushu continue fight for Bwabwata
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs will undertake a fact-finding visit to the Bwabwata National Park in Kavango East this week.
Oshikoto approves Etosha location formalisation
The Oshikoto Regional Council, at its ordinary council meeting held recently, resolved to approve the formalisation of the Etosha informal location in the Onayena settlement.
Aupindi backs stiffer sentences for rapists
Swapo backbencher Tobie Aupindi has endorsed the proposal by the Ministry of Justice to increase sentences for sexual violence convicts.