FOR DECADES BEFORE 1991, when it came to questions of criminal jurisdiction in cases concerning a trial of a fugitive abducted from a foreign country, courts rigidly followed the legal maxim mala captus, bene detentus, which translates to: “wrongfully captured,…

The Ministry of Environment and Tourism has strongly condemned the ongoing rise in illegal sand and gravel mining activities, warning that the practice poses serious risks to human life, livelihoods and the environment. In a media statement issued on Wednesday,…

INFLATION slowed in 2025, and prices did not rise as fast throughout the year as in recent years, with the Namibia Consumer Price Index (NCPI) suggesting that the cost of living for the average Namibian increased by 3.2% at the…

The Office of the Ombudsman on Tuesday dismissed a Keetmanshoop resident’s latest copyright complaint against Mobile Telecommuncation Limited (MTC). Self-employed Willem Eiman filed a complaint with the ombudsman on Monday, accusing MTC of maladministration related to a copyright dispute. Eiman’s…

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s spokesperson, Jonas Mbambo, has said that she is in good health. His comment follows a media report last December that suggested Nandi-Ndaitwah (73) had undergone an operation at Swakopmund, allegedly carried out by Asian doctors. However, Mbambo…

Nearly a quarter of young Namibians have attained post-secondary education, but only a small proportion are in full-time employment, highlighting a gap between education and labour market outcomes. This is according to the latest Afrobarometer report, which shows that 23%…

About 2 389 students have applied for 1 150 available beds at at the University of Namibia’s (Unam) Main Campus in Windhoek for the 2026 academic year, highlighting severe pressure on student accommodation. This is according to Unam spokesperson Simon…

Kavango West governor Verna Sinimbo has denied claims that money stolen from her home was intended for a community borehole, following a suspect’s court appearance. She has, however, confirmed that money was stolen from her parents’ shebeen in Simwege village,…

More than 400 children with intellectual and physical disabilities have not been placed in special needs schools because there are too few such schools in the country. Only three institutions are equipped to cater for these pupils – Eluwa Special…

Michael Carrick made a flying start to life as Manchester United boss against Manchester City on Saturday but Premier League leaders Arsenal missed a chance to pull nine points clear. Sorry Tottenham slipped to defeat against relegation-threatened West Ham, further…

Harry Kane scored his 21st goal of the Bundesliga season as Bayern Munich came from behind to win 5-1 at RB Leipzig on Saturday. The victory restores Bayern’s 11-point lead atop the ladder over second-placed Borussia Dortmund, while continuing their…

Ademola Lookman converted the spot-kick that gave Nigeria a 4-2 penalty shoot-out victory over Egypt after a 0-0 draw on Saturday in the Africa Cup of Nations third place play-off. Victory for the Super Eagles in Casablanca followed the disappointment…