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By: Josia Shigwedha Three men, one Angolan and two Namibians, were arrested on Friday, at Charles Bar in Oshikango, Helao Nafidi, after they were allegedly found in possession of three bags of the protected Welwitschia mirabilis plant species. According to the crime report, the arrests followed an intelligence-led operation that uncovered the suspects offering the plants for illegal sale without a valid permit. The suspects, aged 35, 36, and 40, […]

By: Envaalde Matheus Namcor acting managing director, Maureen Hinda-Mbuende said liquidation is a legal decision based on financial reasons taken by shareholders or by court and not political. Hinda-Mbuende said she instead wants to share information rather then respond to LPM leader Bernadus Swartbooi, who called for Namcor's liquidation, saying the company has lost its purpose and wastes taxpayers’ money on endless bailouts. She explained that a national oil company […]

By: Selma Ikela Retired Namibian police spokesperson Edwin Iheka Kanguatjvi has joined the race for the upcoming regional elections under Popular Democratic Movement (PDM). He will be contesting as the Otjombinde Constituency councillor in the Omaheke Region. This will be his second time contesting in the constituency, having previously run in 2004 as a NUDO candidate, before joining PDM in 2023. Kanguatjivi described himself as a 'child of political upbringing', […]

By: Selma Ikela Multi-millionaire businessman Ben Zaaruka said it is ironic the Harold Pupkewitz graduate school of business at Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) is conferring an honorary doctorate upon him. Zaaruka recalled how, many years ago, he showed up at Pupkewitz Group wearing the same overalls as the company’s employees and started working, despite not being officially employed. His presence was only noticed a few days later. […]

By: Josia Shigwedha A 24-year-old man was seriously injured after being stabbed multiple times with broken bottles during an argument over a N$10 gambling win on Saturday. The incident happened at a bar at Maltahöhe during the early hours of Saturday morning at Naughty’s Entertainment Bar. According to the police, the victim and one of the suspects argued over a N$10 win on a gambling machine. The suspect allegedly stabbed […]

By: Staff reporter Yango Namibian has assured customers that it offers safe and reliable transportation services. The e-hailing which currently operates in Windhoek and the coastal areas emphasised that safety is a fundamental pillar of its operations, focusing on both passengers and drivers. “The company’s multifaceted approach prioritises continuous innovation, strict driver verification, and advanced in-app safety features to ensure a secure and seamless experience for everyone, read a media […]

By: Josia Shigwedha Police in Lüderitz are investigating a burglary at Desert Delhi restaurant in which suspects made off with more than N$40 000 in local and foreign currency. The incident occurred on Friday, 26 September 2025, between 00h00 and 00h45 when two masked suspects allegedly broke open a window at the back of the premises using an unknown object. According to a police report, the suspects entered the building, […]

By: Josia Shigwedha A 17-year-old female learner and a 19-year-old male were arrested in Keetmanshoop after being found in possession of counterfeit currency totaling more than N$72 000. According to the police, the case came to light when the teenage learner from J.A. van Niekerk Secondary School attempted to purchase chips during the school’s entrepreneurship day using counterfeit notes amounting to N$400. Fellow learners quickly noticed that one of the […]