Windhoek-based lawyer Dirk Conradie and Sara Damases were unsuccessful in their Section 174 application to be acquitted on allegations of fraud this morning in the Windhoek High Court. Judge Thomas Masuku dismissed the application but did not provide reasons at this stage.Photo: Contributed
A former police officer who was convicted of raping his biological daughter, impregnating her, and then forcing her to abort the pregnancy was sentenced to an effective 25-year jail term today by Windhoek High Court Judge Claudia Claasen. The man, who may not be identified to protect the identity of the victim was sentenced to...
The Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has established restricted airspaces within the Windhoek Flight Information Region (FYWF) to ensure safety and security during the upcoming Presidential and National Assembly Elections.Taking the lead from Namibia’s Civil Aviation Regulations, executive director in the NCAA Toska Sem issued a directive restricting certain activities in the Windhoek Flight Information...
Former communication ministry spokesperson Shoki Kandjimi (28) has assumed a new role as Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Officer at PetroFund, effective 1 November 2024. Kandjimi brings a wealth of knowledge in communication and public relations. He was in charge of the internal and external communications of the ministry from 1 September 2022 until 23 October...
The Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) has appointed an entirely new coaching team to lead the national squad in their World Cup qualifying campaign next year. Former rugby player, Jacques Burger steps into the role of director of rugby, succeeding Allister Coetzee. The full coaching team includes Chrysander Botha as head coach, with Jaco Engels, Rohan...
Fourteen community members from Gava village in Kavango West were arrested and detained at Nkurenkuru police station yesterday after they allegedly put down poles from a portion of land in their village, which they claim was illegally fenced off. Community members are planning to protest against the arrest.
A security guard is suspected to have been fatally shot during an armed robbery moments ago at the Platz Am Meer Mall in Swakopmund. Erongo police chief inspector Ileni Shapumba confirmed the incident, saying the police are attending to the incident.
Northern-based magistrate Walter Mikiti, who was charged with insurance fraud, was acquitted this afternoon on all charges by Windhoek High Court Judge Eileen Rakow.Photo: Contributed
A former police officer accused of raping his biological daughter, impregnating her before forcing her to abort the foetus was found guilty of rape and incest this morning by Windhoek High Court Judge Claudia Claasen. The man cannot be named to protect the identity of the victim.
Two suspects have been arrested after stealing goods worth N$ 164 387 from a tourist’s vehicle at Brandberg Rest Camp in Uis early hours yesterday morning. Police say the suspects smashed the car window of a 25-year-old tourist and made off with items, including a Canon camera, lenses, an Apple MacBook Pro, and passports. Thanks...