insert_link Business / Economics Namdia recovers N$40.6 Million in stolen diamonds as investigation continues Namib Desert Diamonds (NAMDIA) has given an update on the armed robbery at its premises, confirming that diamonds worth N$40.6 million have been recovered out of the N$314.9 million stolen. The Namibian Police Force is leading the investigation, with two suspects arrested and scheduled to appear in court on 23 May 2025. The diamond marketing and sales company has reaffirmed its commitment to increasing security measures to prevent future incidents. […] todayMarch 6, 2025 31
insert_link Namibia A pensioner in Ou-Cordon allegedly raped granddaughter A 62-year-old man was arrested on Thursday for allegedly raping his 8-year-old granddaughter on two occasions at Ou-Cordon village, in Mankumpi Constituency in the Kavango West region. The incident that was reported yesterday happened at around 20h00, and the minors' mother reported the incident to the police. According to Chief Inspector Raimbert Muronga, the suspect called the minor into his sleeping room on two separate occasions and raped her. […] todayFebruary 7, 2025 49
insert_link Namibia Red Line Case Defendants Seek Absolution Over Lack of Evidence The defendants in the ongoing Red Line case have requested an absolution, arguing that Activist Job Amupanda has failed to provide sufficient evidence regarding the infringement of his dignity by the Red Line. Senior Advocate Raymond Heathcote emphasized that proceeding with the case would result in an unnecessary expenditure of time and resources as reported by One Africa TV NewsOnOne's Ellen Shihepo: todayFebruary 3, 2025 36
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 IPC faces potential million-dollar liability in high-stakes court battle By: Hertha Ekandjo The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) may face a hefty financial liability exceeding N$1 million in security costs if the Electoral Court rules against their bid to annul the 2024 National Assembly election results. During court proceedings on Tuesday, the Swapo Party, President Nangolo Mbumba, and the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) each demanded substantial security costs. Swapo is requesting N$600,000, President Mbumba seeks N$500,000, and […] todayJanuary 15, 2025 63
insert_link World Trump assassination suspect asks for delay amid insanity bid. The man accused of trying to assassinate Donald Trump on his Florida golf course is looking to delay his trial until December 2025. His lawyers say Ryan Routh is also considering an insanity defense. Nick Harper reports from Washington. todayDecember 12, 2024 28
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 Ambassador Dunaiski Comments on Opposition’s Criticism of Election Process Ambassador Pius Dunaiski discussed the criticism from opposition parties, who accuse the Electoral Commission of severe mismanagement during last week's Presidential and National Assembly elections. Dunaiski warned that it would be a challenging case for the courts to resolve. todayDecember 5, 2024 14
insert_link World Assange’s wife says he needs time to ‘recuperate’ after release Wikileaks founder Julian Assange needs privacy and time to recover after more than five years in a high-security London prison, his wife Stella said after his return to Australia Wednesday. Assange wanted to attend a news conference soon after his arrival in the Australian capital but "you have to understand, he needs time, he needs to recuperate, and this is a process," she told reporters, apparently close […] todayJune 26, 2024 21