The State wants the High Court to sentence a now 17-year-old teenager from Rehoboth, who admitted that he killed a 57-year-old woman by stoning her to death when he was only 14, as an adult.
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ZRC, community at loggerheads over hall refurbishment
The Zambezi Regional Council is facing criticism from the public over an alleged Legislative Hall refurbishment, which the community claims is a misplaced priority and a waste of money...
Tourism businesses appeal for Covid test rule change
he Hospitality Association of Namibia (HAN) and the Tour and Safari Association of Namibia as well as some key tourism service providers last week jointly drafted an appeal for the review of the wording in the current gazette regarding the 72 hour ruling on valid PCR tests necessary to enter Namibia.
Americans’ murder trial on hold
The Windhoek High Court had to temporarily halt the trial of two Americans accused of killing a Namibian man 10 years ago due to...
Swapo candidate committed to deliver manifesto promises
Kennedy Simasiku is Swapo’s candidate for the upcoming Katima Mulilo Urban constituency by-election, and says he is committed to deliver what his party’s manifesto has promised for the people in his constituency and region once elected.
Rundu told to accelerate housing delivery
Urban and rural development minister Erastus Uutoni has urged the Rundu local authority councillors to ensure they provide land for housing at the town. The minister was disappointed the councillors are still scratching their heads...
ECN ready for Katima Mulilo by-election
The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) said preparations for the Katima Mulilo constituency by-election are on course, as voters are expected to cast their votes at various polling stations on Wednesday, 25 August.
American delegation looks for renewable energy opportunities
President Hage Geingob on Friday hosted a delegation from the United States of America at State House. A delegation of businesspeople, accompanied by lawmakers from several states, was in Namibia to look out for opportunities, particularly in the renewable energy industry.
Police accused of brutality…cops say man jumped from car
The family of a Katutura man who landed in hospital after he was apprehended accuses the police of brutality, but the officers say the victim jumped from a moving police vehicle. It is alleged that Kenneth Oscar Gariseb,
Bar owners want booze to flow on weekends
Shebeen owners have pleaded with government to lift the restrictions on the sale of alcohol to help save their businesses.
