The body of a 19-year-old Johanna Mukwangu who was attacked and dragged to the bottom of the Kavango River at Tuguva village by a crocodile on Saturday was recovered on Monday afternoon after an intensive search of the river.
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Ya Ndakolo wants a court in Omuthiya
Oshikoto regional governor Penda ya Ndakolo is advocating for the construction of a magistrate’s court in Omuthiya, citing the significant distances residents currently travel to attend court cases in other towns.
Kazeurua murder trial resumes
The long-running murder and stock theft trial of four men accused of murdering renowned stock theft investigator Hiambepo ‘Major’ Kazeurua, resumed in the Windhoek High Court this week before Acting Judge Alfred Siboleka.
Withdrawn GBV cases concerning – Police
Domestic violence has resulted in the death of a 34-year-old mother from Okombahe last Friday, while another survived a brutal attack and stab wounds by her ex-partner in Swakopmund over the same weekend.
UNFPA: One in three Namibian women experience violence
Nearly one in three Namibian women have experienced physical violence, while approximately one in four have endured sexual violence, UNFPA representative Ericka Goldson has said.
It’s all systems go for Team Namibia – Musutua
From the consummate facilities on offer at the various competition venues to the warm hospitality and overall organisation; Namibia’s chef de mission at the 2023 All Africa Games (AAG), Tjeripo Musutua, says the conditions are perfect for Team Namibia to produce the desired results.
Golf trials on this weekend
Amateur golfers hoping to get a rating and qualify for the Region Five Games will be accorded a chance to test themselves this weekend.
Fighting the endless battle of youth and drugs
During a Boys to Men seminar held over the weekend in Windhoek, a pressing issue discussed was the concerning involvement of youth in drugs and substance abuse.
Opinion – Preliminary census results out soon
The preliminary census results for the 2023 population and housing census will be released on 13 March 2024. It is important to note that these will be preliminary results whilst we wait for the main census report to come out later during the year.
Fuel unchanged as NEF levy increased
Fuel prices, namely petrol and both diesel grades, will remain unchanged for March. This means that at the port of entry in Walvis Bay, petrol will stay at N$20.78 per litre, diesel 50 ppm will remain at N$21.05 per litre and diesel 10 ppm at N$21.25 per litre.