Panel of five judges appointed to hear election challenge

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The Supreme Court of Namibia is set to hear a high-stakes case next Monday, as Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) leader Dr. Panduleni Itula challenges the results of the 2024 Presidential Election.

President Mbumba defends 2024 election credibility

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President Nangolo Mbumba has firmly defended the credibility of the 2024 elections, dismissing claims by opposition leaders Dr. Panduleni Itula and Bernadus Swartbooi as baseless.

Hecht bemoans lack of transparency in genocide negotiations

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The chairperson of the Forum of German-speaking Namibians, Harald Hecht, bemoaned the "lack of transparency and feedback" regarding the ongoing genocide negotiations between Germany and Namibia.

Hecht's remarks come amid continued negotiations surrounding the genocide of the Herero and Nama people.

Katutura Residents Concerned Over Water Wastage

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Residents along Independence Avenue in Windhoek's Katutura residential area have raised concerns over continuous water wastage, as city sprinklers have been left running for nearly two weeks.

LPM Cites 'Poisoned Fruit Doctrine' in 2024 Election Challenge

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The Landless People's Movement has based their case to nullify the 2024 presidential elections on the "Poisoned Fruit Doctrine," which translates to that any outcome derived from unlawful actions is compromised and must be excluded to ensure fairness and integrity.

US to withdraw from UNHRC and to end UNRWA funding

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US President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will withdraw from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and cease funding the United Nations Relief and Works Agency.

The announcement is published on the official White House website. 

SADC, EAC hold urgent talks on DRC security crisis

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Top officials from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the East African Community (EAC) held an urgent meeting today to address the worsening security situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

JSC confirms Amupanda's complaint against Judge Ueitele

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Spokesperson at the Judiciary, Vikitoria Hango, has confirmed that the Judicial Service Commission has received a complaint filed by Dr. Job Amupanda against High Court Judge Shafimana Ueitele.

Supreme Court to hear key parole appeal for life prisoners.

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The Supreme Court is set to hear an appeal that could change how parole is applied to life-sentenced prisoners. 

The case involves Thomas Florin, who was convicted of murdering and cooking his wife, Monika Florin, in Swakopmund in December, 1999.

Supreme Court panel to hear Itula’s challenge to 2024 election results

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A panel of Supreme Court judges, including Chief Justice Peter Shivute, Deputy Chief Justice Petrus Damaseb, and Justices of Appeal Sylvester Mainga, Hosea Angula, and Dave Smuts, will hear the case in which Dr. Panduleni Itula is challenging the results of the 2024 Presidential Election.