State advocate Felisitas Sikerete-Vendura yesterday refused to accept the guilty plea of Jeremia van Wyk, who confessed under oath to abducting and sexually violating a minor in 2019 on the rape charge because he did not admit to all the crimes he committed.
Ruacana drags feet on N$5.5m scandal… still no action against implicated officials
Almost three months after an investigation into the disappearance of over N$5.5 million at the Ruacana town council was completed, the local authority is still indecisive and has not yet implemented recommendations as suggested by the line ministry.
Geingob seeks tech benefits for grassroots
President Hage Geingob yesterday stressed for technology to be a force for development for all Namibians, saying it must reach everyone.
Well-off inmates get over 10 wardens fired
Some correctional officers are not trusted by their superiors anymore, as they smuggle contraband, get into business, befriend and even get involved in romantic relationships with inmates.
Kandjii hailed as dedicated nationalist… tributes pour in for ex-Swapo MP, councillor
Former Katutura Central councillor Ambrosius Kandjii, who passed on yesterday, has been hailed as a dedicated nationalist who also worked hard as a student and sport activist.
Ill Irivari needs assistance
Guinas constituency councillor Elias Marthinu has pleaded with good Samaritans to come to the aid of Lucas Tsamseb, popularly known as Irivari, to help him recover from his illness.
Fishrot: IPPR hopeful of Icelandic cooperation
A local think tank and research institute has expressed the hope that the two prosecuting authorities in Namibia and Iceland can cooperate to hold the Fishrot corruption scandal accomplices accountable.
CRAN rolls out SIM card registration campaign
Mobile telecommunications operators will now be required to communicate SIM registration modalities to their existing customers, which may, in certain instances, include registration through online platforms.
Outdated laws risk ‘miscarriage of justice’
Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs Kletus Karondo has expressed grave worry over outdated laws on Namibian books, warning such legislation may lead to miscarriage of justice.
Alleged Rehoboth killer gets trial dates
A Rehoboth resident, who allegedly killed his 18-year-old pregnant girlfriend, finally got his trial dates 10 years after his initial arrest.









