National

The decision last week by Fitch Ratings to downgrade Namibia reflects monumental bad timing, which is grossly premature and unjustified. 

Contemporary state and government formation particularly after the independence of an African state though was meant to benefit citizens and enhance livelihoods, the opposite is happening. 

The Namibian police have been ordered by the High Court to reinstate a senior police officer, who was forced to resign from the force in 2019 after his refusal to be transferred to Mariental. 

Acting Ovaherero paramount chief Vipuira Kapuuo has cautioned urban and rural development minister Erastus Uutoni against recognising chieftaincy claimant Mutjinde Katjiua, saying the matter is currently being dealt with by the courts. 

Two police officers, who were involved in a melee with Windhoek mayor Sade Gawanas on Monday afternoon, have laid two charges of crimen injuria and racial discrimination against the politician. 

The Kavango West has roped in developmental partners as it seeks to support small-scale horticulture producers in the region to improve their production through training and finding a market.

The Kunene region appears to be the new political battleground and key target for the country’s two biggest political parties – Swapo and the Popular Democratic Movement. 

An elderly Ohangwena pensioner is fighting tooth and nail to win back her 24-year-old grandson who was put up for closed adoption by the authorities. 

A lawyer representing a Cuban doctor accused of raping his colleague at the doctors’ quarters in Windhoek says the Combatting of Rape Act is too vague, wide and confusing.

President Hage Geingob yesterday extended condolences to the family and the entire Nama community following the passing of chief Simon Petrus Kooper of the Kai-// Khaun tribe at Hoachanas.