President Nandi-Ndaitwah limits foreign trips to national priorities

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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has undertaken a limited number of international trips since assuming office, with the Presidency saying foreign travel is approved only when it serves Namibia’s national interests and foreign policy priorities.

Okahandja minors' murders remains a mystery

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At the start of last year, the town of Okahandja experienced a series of killings.

In March, five-year-old Ingrid Maasdorp went missing after being dropped off at school. Her body was found the following day under a bridge.

Police confirmed she had been raped and murdered.

Lawyer Amoomo calls D-Naff court case "stillborn"

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Lawyer Kadhila Amoomo has described the court matter of his client D-Naff as "stillborn" and stated that it never developed beyond the embryonic stage. 

Amoomo said the charges were "dead upon arrival.” 

The renowned gospel artist D-Naff was released from criminal court proceedings today.

Mandrax not classified as dangerous, lawyer says

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Naomi Fisch's lawyer told the Rehoboth Magistrates Court that Mandrax is not classified as a dangerous drug under the law but rather as a dependence-producing substance, as the bail hearing in the matter continued with cross-examination of senior police officer Pendukeni Nghuluwa.

Mandrax classification debated in court

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Naomi Fisch’s lawyer told the Rehoboth Magistrate's Court that Mandrax is not classified as a dangerous drug under the law but rather as a dependence-producing substance, as the bail hearing in the matter continued with cross-examination of senior police officer Pendukeni Nghuluwa.

NUST students must clear debts before registration

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Students with outstanding balances at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) will still be required to settle their previous debts before registering, despite the introduction of the government’s new Subsidised Tertiary Funding Model.

Police probe credibility challenged in Fisch bail hearing

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The credibility of the police investigation took centre stage in the Rehoboth Magistrate's Court when defence lawyer Winnie Christians accused investigators of presenting a version of events that "does not exist" in the bail hearing of Naomi Fisch.