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A 27-year-old Drimiopsis resident, who is accused of kidnapping, raping and killing a 27-year-old woman 10 years ago, is denying admissions he made to police officers and a confession he made to a magistrate.

A full bench of the Windhoek High Court yesterday dismissed a challenge by Fishrot accused James Hatuikulipi lodged against the provisions of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act (POCA) that were used by Prosecutor General Martha Imalwa in freezing his assets.

State-owned fishing firm, the National Fishing Corporation of Namibia (Fishcor), is unable to pay government outstanding quota fees and levies originating from 2017, 2018, and 2019. 

Residents of Havana extensions 6 and 7 are now basking in the economic benefits that come with access to electricity. 

Workers of various entities, accused of defrauding the Namibia Revenue Agency of N$833 million, will continue bearing the brunt of continued deductions directly from their monthly salaries. 

Namibia’s sources of vehicle imports expose a pronounced concentration risk. This is because more than 80% of all vehicles imported into Namibia are sourced from South Africa which represents a significant majority of the country’s total vehicle import expenditure. 

As Africa undergoes an energy renaissance, it is imperative for lawmakers on the continent to prepare suitable legislation to support a just transition to boost industrialisation and eradicate poverty. 

The 10th edition of the Omaruru Street Mile was officially launched yesterday by Jo-Anne Manuel, the director of sport at the Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service in Windhoek.

The Namibian University of Science and Technology celebrated a momentous graduation ceremony on Friday, bestowing its highest honour on beloved sports icon Frank Fredericks.

The Khomas Football Region Second Division has elected a five-member interim committee to manage football matters and represent them at the upcoming Namibia Football Association (NFA) extra ordinary congress.