Christo Bessinger granted bail after bomb threat at HKIA

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Christo Bessinger (66) appeared in the Katutura Magistrate's Court today.

Bessinger made comments on a flight at Hosea Kutako International Airport on Tuesday afternoon that amounted to a bomb threat.

He was granted bail of N$5,000, and the case was postponed to March 11.

Kauandenge criticizes politicians who cling to power

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Joseph Kauandenge, the Secretary General of the National Unity Democratic Organisation (NUDO), has criticized the unwillingness of some Namibian politicians to relinquish their positions and give others a chance to serve.

Respondents Push for Security Costs to Be Paid Within 24 Hours

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The Swapo Party is demanding a security for costs in the amount of N$600,000, while President Nangolo Mbumba is requesting N$500,000 and the Electoral Commission of Namibia N$750,000 in the ongoing legal battle where the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) seeks to nullify the 2024 National Assembly election resul

Police reassures public of impartiality

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Police Chief Josef Shikongo has reassured Namibians that the police is an impartial force, mandated to serve all Namibians.

Lieutenant General Shikongo said the police do not look at an individual's social or political status before attending to a complaint.

Spain-Africa Strategy for 2025-2028 announced

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King Felipe VI of Spain announced Africa as a key focus of Spain’s new Spain-Africa Strategy 2025-2028 during a New Year’s reception for the Diplomatic Corps in Madrid.

AWHF outlines 2025 plans

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The African World Heritage Fund (AWHF), a UNESCO organisation, held its 2024 board meeting in December to outline its plans for 2025. The AWHF supports African countries in implementing the World Heritage Convention.