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The Charles Anderson Combined School in Ongwediva has been left “devasted” after the sudden death of a grade 1 pupil, who was struck by a car while he was being picked up by his father. 

Eight years ago, Johanna Namba (42) received life-changing news that her unborn child had a neural tube defect.

A 19-year-old youngster from Rundu who was arrested last week in Kavango West for being in possession of 115 parcels of cannabis, collectively weighing about 68kg and valued at N$682 850, was remanded in custody after the State objected to bail.

Murder accused Stockley Kauejao yesterday lodged an application for Judge Alfred Siboleka to recuse himself from his trial that has been running since 2015. 

A 37-year-old man, currently serving a 20-year sentence for raping a woman after ambushing her at her home in Windhoek, has appealed to the High Court to reconsider his sentence. 

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The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) Namibia has drafted a national programme of action from the country review report to address the governance challenges identified here, such as gender-based violence.

A man who is accused of viciously attacking and killing his wife with a hammer has been urged to secure legal representation for his trial. 

Political parties are seemingly embarking on early campaigns by aggressively coming out of their cocoons to snap up potential members as the political landscape heats up ahead of the 2024 general elections.