insert_link Namibia AR officially registered as political party The Affirmative Repositioning has officially been registered as a political party by the Electoral Commission of Namibia. AR Leader Job Amupanda says Namibia now has a political party for the future and the youth. He added that they are prepared to participate in the November election. todayJune 25, 2024 101
insert_link Namibia Jandre Dippenaar sentencing postponed: survivor Antonia Joschko speaks out https://youtu.be/MZybcD7jb7M The pre-sentencing involving Jandre Dippenaar which was supposed to be heard in court today has been postponed to the 20th until the 22nd of August 2024. The decision comes as magistrate Gaynor Poulton ruled that the accused apply for representation of his choice after his initial legal senior council (lawyer) Louis Botes died during trial, for Dippenaar to undergo psychological evaluation and to have witnesses present. Additionally, bail was denied and […] todayJune 25, 2024 234
insert_link Namibia Police Search for Missing 14-Year-Old Boy Pendukeni Shilongo, a 14-year-old boy, went missing on June 16 from Uuyoka village, Onayena Constituency. Left at home with his younger sister, Pendukeni disappeared after his mother briefly left for shops and returned to find him gone. He had packed his clothes and expressed a wish to return to his former residence in Onaipa-kolwa village, Omusati Region, but never made it there. Pendukeni is tall, slim, dark-skinned, and has short […] todayJune 25, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia Man Dies After Alleged Stabbing with Traditional Knife in Kavango West 59 year-old Phillip Lirunga passed away in Mamono village, Kavango West Region, reportedly stabbed with a traditional knife by a known suspect. The Namibian Police Force confirmed the incident occurred around 19h30. The suspect remains at large. Lirunga sustained severe injuries to his left arm and back, leading to his death while en route to Mpora Clinic. His next of kin have been notified. todayJune 25, 2024 15
Namibia Exploring the link between poverty and teenage pregnancies https://youtu.be/1F9gR09k0Ck By Finna Kahili Is there a link between poverty and teenage pregnancies? To find out, News on One spoke to Sociologist from the University of Namibia (UNAM) and a local human rights activist, and according to them, there is a close link between poverty and teenage pregnancies in the country. They noted that young girls from impoverished or low-income households often […] todayJune 25, 2024 20
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Professor Ndumba Kamwanya Explains Process and Challenges of Petition Responses in Namibia In a recent discussion, Professor Ndumba Kamwanya shed light on the procedures and challenges associated with handling petitions in Namibia. The conversation was sparked by a query regarding the petition handed to Minister Doreen Sioka of the Gender Ministry by the BIG coalition. The Petition Process Professor Kamwanya began by explaining the general process that follows the submission of a petition to a minister or any person in charge. "When […] todayJune 25, 2024 24
insert_link Namibia Eight Suspects Remanded for Assaulting Woman Accused of Poisoning Cuca Shop Patrons Eight suspects from Iikango C village in Oshigambo, have been detained in Ondangwa for allegedly assaulting a 67-year-old woman. They are accused of beating her with fresh branch sticks and burning her belongings, including her shebeen, over suspicions that she poisoned customers at her cuca shop. The suspects appeared in court before Magistrate Nelao Ya France at Ondangwa Magistrate's Court. The case has been postponed to 21 November for further […] todayJune 25, 2024 9
insert_link Namibia Trustco Group Holdings Announces $5 Million Share Repurchase Deal Trustco Group Holdings has completed a $5 million share repurchase agreement with the University of Notre Dame du Lac on the Johannesburg stock exchange. This deal involves acquiring 120.5 million shares, amounting to 12.8% of its total outstanding shares. The repurchased shares will be canceled as part of Trustco's effort to enhance shareholder value by buying back undervalued shares. Deputy CEO of Trustco Group, Quinton Van Rooyen Junior todayJune 25, 2024 32
insert_link Namibia Electoral Commission Welcomes International IDEA Delegation The Electoral Commission of Namibia is currently hosting Dr. Kevin Casas-Zamora, Secretary-General of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance and his delegation in Windhoek. The Commission emphasized its appreciation for the support and expertise provided by International IDEA in strengthening Namibia's electoral systems and processes. ECN spokesperson De Wet Siluka. todayJune 25, 2024 47