The remaining seven men accused of trying to secede the then Caprivi Strip from Namibia in 1999 must wait another two months to hear their fate.
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Father not guilty of raping daughter
The Oshakati High Court has acquitted a man, accused of raping his 11-year-old daughter multiple times, despite the victim’s mother claiming to have witnessed the sexual violation of the minor.
Ministry pumps N$5 million into poultry farming
The agriculture ministry has set aside N$5 million for the poultry value chain development scheme in all 14 regions.
Kayova revolts against ‘racist’ lodge managers
Villagers within the vicinity of Kayova River Lodge are calling for the head of lodge manager Giel Hough, who stands accused of being racist.
No repo rate cut yet from cooling inflation…analysts expect central bank to adopt ‘wait and see’ stance
The annual domestic inflation rate continued a rapid downward trend for the second consecutive month to 4.5% in March 2024 compared with February’s reading of 5%.
China open to more Namibian commodities
China has been Namibia’s second-largest trading partner for many years, and bilateral trade volumes between the two countries exceeded US$1.3 billion in 2023, with year-on-year growth of 16.5%.
Nedbank Cycle Challenge postponed
The annual Nedbank Cycle Challenge has been postponed to February 2025.
Mboma needs time – Botha … athlete to compete in two weeks
Namibian track and field star Christine Mboma’s return to competitive action is eagerly awaited by many of her fans.
Barthés Trophy squad named…as Nissan extends partnership with NRU
A total of 28 players have been picked for the upcoming Barthés Trophy Cup in Zimbabwe from 18 to 27 April at the Old Georgians Sport Club.
Otjinoko netball team wins tourney
The Otjinene-based Otjinoko netball team won the 22nd edition of the Namibia Rural Sports Development Federation (NRSDF) tournament on Sunday in Windhoek, defeating Epukiro-based Renamo Bucks in the final.