WINDHOEK - State Advocate Solomon Kanyemba yesterday asked Windhoek High Court Judge Naomi Shivute to sentence Wilhelm (Wimpie) Derick Februarie, 40, the man convicted of the murder of a 56-year-old woman in Windhoek West, to life imprisonment.
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2019-11-142024-06-18Crime and Courts
Murder case postponed to 2020
WINDHOEK - The case of a woman accused of killing her live-in boyfriend earlier this year is set to continue next year in the Katutura Magistrate’s Court.
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2019-11-142024-06-18Crime and Courts
Judgement could spell reprieve for double murderer
WINDHOEK - A recent judgement by the Supreme Court of Namibia which effectively voids sentences of more than 37 and a half years imposed for serious crime, is wreaking havoc in the High Court.
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2019-11-142024-04-30Front Page News
Some relief for Omuntele drought-stricken farmers
OMUNTELE - The resumption of the Omuntele water project, which was stalled for years, has brought relief to hundreds of farmers and households. The community has been battling severe shortage of water due to the prevailing drought.
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2019-11-142024-05-07National
Unlocking //Kharas’ tourism potential
KEETMANSHOOP - The //Kharas Regional Council leadership and other relevant stakeholders gathered in the capital of the south earlier this week to set the basis for the creation of a tourism forum.
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2019-11-142024-04-30Front Page News
Bulgaria eager to offer grants to Namibians
WINDHOEK - Visiting Bulgarian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ekaterina Zaharieva says her country is eager to offer scholarships to young Namibians in priority areas.
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2019-11-142024-06-18Crime and Courts
92 drug suspects arrested
WINDHOEK - Ninety-two suspects were arrested in the period 1 – 31 October 2019 in connection with illegal possession of drugs.
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2019-11-142024-05-07National
Anti-secessionist group condemn separatists
KATIMA MULILO – The recently formed Namibians Against Secessionism in Zambezi Region group has condemned the activities of pro-secessionist activists in Zambezi, particularly by the Caprivi Concerned Group (CCG) and ex-Dukwe refugees under the umbrella of the banned UDP.
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2019-11-142024-04-30Front Page News
Ministers quit over massive kickback scandal
Fisheries minister Bernhard Esau and his justice counterpart Sacky Shanghala resigned yesterday after being linked to a massive corruption scandal involving an alleged kickback scheme of at least N$150 million.
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2019-11-142024-04-30Front Page News
Special voting proceeds smoothly
Namibians living abroad voted at high commissions, embassies and consulates around the world as part of the special voting exercise ahead of the general election on 27 November.