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.
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Murder accused seeks judge’s recusal
Murder accused Stockley Kauejao yesterday lodged an application for Judge Alfred Siboleka to recuse himself from his trial that has been running since 2015.
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Rapist appeals 20-year sentence
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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Peer review body notes areas of improvement
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.
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Hammer murder accused told to find lawyer
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.
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Let the games begin
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.
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COTA under fire over missing funds
The College of the Arts (COTA) has come under fire after allegations of missing funds and mismanagement came into the spotlight.
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Walvis to readvertise CEO position
The Walvis Bay municipality’s CEO position will be readvertised after some councillors and political parties apparently interfered with the process.
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Ndeitunga slams top cop over alleged fuel theft
Police chief Sebastian Ndeitunga has suggested harsher punishment against officials, including law-enforcement officers, who are found guilty of stealing from government.