The government paid N$38 million for former president Nangolo Mbumba’s luxury retirement home in Windhoek. The transaction is part of N$152 million that the state has spent on former presidents’ residences over the past decade. Mbumba served as president from…

Prosecutor general Martha Imalwa calls on parents and guardians to report their children who are involved in criminal activities, warning that Namibia’s peace and security depend on collective action against crime. Imalwa says some parents knowingly benefit from the criminal…

“I m not happy; my heart is burning,” says the father of Ondangwa control prosecutor Justine Shiweda, who died on Saturday following a brutal retaliatory attack for her alleged refusal to grant a suspect bail in a high-profile case. Shiweda…

The case involving the shooting of Ondangwa regional prosecutor Justine Shiweda has turned into a murder case following her death on Saturday. Oshana police commander Naftal Sakaria confirmed the prosecutor’s death on Saturday. “Yes, I can confirm. She passed on…

Ondangwa doctor Fillemon Nakanduungile is facing murder and conspiracy charges following the death of prosecutor Justine Shiweda after a violent acid attack. The state on Monday informed the Ondangwa Magistrates’ Court that the attempted murder charge against the accused has…

The mother of fugitive businessman Victor Malima was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Friday. The arrest was confirmed on Saturday by ACC director general Paulus Noa, who said the woman was apprehended in northern Namibia and is expected…

Lawyer Kadhila Amoomo has urged the Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations to begin preparations to compensate the family of the late Ondangwa prosecutor, Justine Shiweda. Shiweda (30) died on Saturday at a Windhoek hospital after sustaining injuries from a…

The case involving the shooting of Ondangwa regional prosecutor Justine Shiweda has turned into murder following her death on Saturday. Oshana police commander Naftal Sakaria confirmed the prosecutor’s death on Saturday. “Yes, I can confirm. She passed on this morning…

Shikongo to hunt down ‘wolves in sheep’s clothing’ Police inspector general Joseph Shikongo says disciplinary and criminal proceedings are under way against officers implicated in corruption, drugs and other offences amid growing concern over police integrity. This follows the arrest…

Oshana police regional commander commissioner Naftal Sakaria has discouraged members of the public from offering police officers bribes disguised as “cool drink money.” Speaking to The Namibian in an interview on Thursday, Sakaria said integrity should be displayed by both…

Two police officers from Rundu were arrested this week after they allegedly attempted to smuggle money, cannabis, cigarettes and cellphones into police holding cells. Kavango East regional police commander commissioner Andreas Haingura yesterday confirmed the arrests.He said the suspects involve…

Swapo deputy secretary Uahekua Herunga has stepped down as the party chief whip following alleged mounting pressure from a group of younger members of parliament (MPs). Herunga’s resignation was announced on Wednesday by National Assembly speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila during a…