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Police in Kavango West have arrested a 19-year-old male for being in possession of 115 parcels of cannabis, collectively weighing about 68kg and valued at N$682 850. 

Senior officials of the environment ministry came under fire yesterday when they appeared before a Parliamentary Standing Committee on Legal Affairs for allegedly having failed to properly consult over the Bwabwata National Park tourism development and benefits with the communities living in and surrounding the game reserve. 

Members of the San community say they are being exploited and forced to work on farms without receiving the monthly payment. 

A man who was first found to be unfit to stand trial due to a mental defect by a State psychiatrist, then declared fit by a private one, was convicted on some of the charges he faced yesterday. 

Kavango West governor Sirkka Ausiku says government-owned green schemes should team up with locals through potential joint ventures to ensure optimal output.

Forex traders Michael Amushelelo and Gregory Cloete have indicated to Windhoek High Court Judge Claudia Claasen that they would consider bringing a recusal application against her for perceived bias.

Two men who were arrested for having a hand in the death of a 22-year-old whose remains were found in a freezer at Herero Mall in Katutura Central, want to be released on bail.

President Hage Geingob’s state of the nation address (SONA) has drawn praise from commentators and opposition leaders who hailed the government’s efforts in strengthening the social safety net. Geingob announced an increase in disability grants from a monthly N$250 to N$1 300. 

Namibian boxing sensation Jeremiah Nakathila is feeling the love from his compatriots following his impressive victory over former world champion, Mexico’s Miguel Berchelt recently in Las Vegas, US. Nakathila, 32, 23-2 (19 KOs) dominated Berchelt on his way to a sixth-round stoppage win as a stunned crowd watched in absolute awe.

Local boxing promoter and trainer Imms Moses yesterday said his boxers are excited and raring to return to the ring this weekend.