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Calls for clarity on Plaatjie's murder met with silence

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Police say their calls to seek clarity from prosecutors regarding the provisional withdrawal of the murder case of 31-year-old Keetmanshoop resident Elleste Plaatjie have been met with silence.

Plaatjie's murder case was provisionally withdrawn at the Keetmanshoop Magistrate's Court on September 2nd.

LPM announces 72% youth representation on parliamentary list

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The Landless People's Movement (LPM) has announced that its parliamentary list will feature 72% youth representation.

This decision, according to the party's leadership, was made at their first national convention to elevate young voices in Namibian politics.

Windhoek forum explores the impact of AI on journalism

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is making its way into African newsrooms, sparking both excitement and concern. 

AI tools are being used to automate routine tasks like news writing, data analysis, and even anchoring, allowing for faster news production. 

Namibia, France relations blossom - !Aochamub

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Namibia's Ambassador to France, Albertus !Aochamub, says the longstanding and evolving relationship between Namibia and France, which dates back to the Namibian liberation movement, continues to blossom.

Katrina Hanse-Himarwa remembered as a dedicated educator

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Katrina Hanse-Himarwa's tenure as Minister of Education was marked by her relentless pursuit of quality education.

These are the sentiments of Deputy Minister Faustina Caley, who says Hanse-Himarwa was a dedicated educator who initiated many noteworthy programmes while serving as minister.

Hanse-Himarwa was a problem solver - Swapo Party

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The Swapo Party Secretary General, Sophia Shaningwa, has described the late Katrina Hanse-Himarwa as a dedicated freedom fighter and servant of the people. 

The party conveyed its message of condolences to the family.

High Court reviews seven judgements in May

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The High Court has undertaken a number of review judgements in May, setting aside convictions and sentences.

The reviews also led to reduced sentences and fines imposed by lower courts, an indication that Namibia's justice system is able to self-correct.