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Namibia

Man arrested with drugs at Walvis Bay

By: Staff Reporter A 29-year-old man was arrested at Walvis Bay on Monday in possession of 11 small bags of skunk cannabis weighing 422 grams. The value of the drugs is estimated at N$ 21 100. According to Walvis Bay police, senior inspector Judith Shomongula, the arrest followed a tipoff from the public about a young man selling drugs on large scale. "Surveillance was kept on him and his premises. […]

today22 July, 2025

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Complainant asked for more than N$700 000 says Hengari

By: Ludorf Iyambo Former agriculture minister, Mac-Albert Hengari, has told the court that the complainant had initially demanded over N$700 000 in order to allegedly withdraw the rape charge laid against him. Hengari testified on Monday during cross-examination by state prosecutor, Adrie Rickerts, that he met the complainant and her law student friend at Arebbusch Travel Lodge in Windhoek on 25 April. Hengari said they presented a duplicate draft agreement […]

today22 July, 2025

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NSFAF to be reintegrated into education ministry says President

By: Ritta Lotto President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says the Namibia Student Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) funding model is under review and the institution is to be reintegrated into the ministry of education. The President was speaking at the launch of the 6th National Development Plan (NDP6) in Windhoek on Monday. She said work is underway to fully eliminate tuition fees for students enrolled in public Higher Education Institutions and Vocational Training […]

today22 July, 2025

Namibia

Govt’s internship programme gathers steam 

By: Josia Shigwedha The President said by June 2025, a total of 734 internship and trainee placements were facilitated across key public institutions as part of the government’s graduate employment and absorption programme. She made remarks during the launch of the 6th National Development Plan (NDP6) and the report on her first three months in office. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says her administration aims to place at least 5,000 graduates annually […]

today22 July, 2025