Namibia has been plagued by a series of high-profile financial crimes, many of which remain unresolved. The latest incident, possibly the largest heist in the country's history, occurred on January 18 when armed robbers targeted the headquarters of Namib Desert Diamonds (NAMDIA) in Windhoek.
Former fisheries minister Bernard Esau has urged the court to move forward with the Fishrot corruption trial without further delays, saying he wants to know his fate.
The Fishrot corruption trial may encounter another delay after defence lawyers requested a two-week postponement to address the issue of plea explanations and responses to the state's pre-trial memorandum.
The Landless People’s Movement (LPM) legal counsel, Kameel Permhid, argued in the 2024 presidential election court case held yesterday that the law does not grant the President the power to extend the election period.
The death of Dr. Sam Nujoma, Namibia's inaugural president and a central figure in the country's liberation struggle from apartheid South Africa, has occasioned heartfelt tributes from leaders across Africa and the globe.
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 Nangolo Mbumba has firmly defended the credibility of the 2024 elections, dismissing claims by opposition leaders Dr. Panduleni Itula and Bernadus Swartbooi as baseless.
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.
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.
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.
