Teenager appears in Rundu Magistrate’s Court over Sipilikita's murder

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After investigating for over a year, police in the Kavango East Region seem to have moved a step further regarding the death of 18-year-old Malaka Sipilikita. 

This came as 17-year-old Malakiia Simuketa appeared in the Rundu Magistrate’s Court on a summons, 15 months after Sipilikita's murder. 

Alweendo confident in Namibia's potential to strike oil

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Mines and Energy Minister Tom Alweendo stated that Shell's announcement regarding the unviability of discoveries in PEL39 is unfortunate but will not hinder Namibia's oil and gas development. 

Effect of 2024/2025 budget review

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Economist Mally Likukela unpacked the potential effects and challenges of the 2024/25 budget review tabled by the Minister of Finance, Iipumbu Shiimi, in October last year.

According to him, the budget review is well aligned with the fiscal policy processes.

US$400 million write-down not a complete walkaway - Shell

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Shell Namibia says the US$400 million write-down of its petroleum exploration license, PEL 39, is not a complete walkaway from the asset but rather a normal accounting procedure. 

This comes after reports that Shell has written down the resources, which spread like wildfire in the oil and gas industry.

Namibia, Ghana eager to broaden commercial trade

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President Nangolo Mbumba says Namibia could make use of Ghana's expertise in the development of the oil and gas sector.

This consideration follows a courtesy meeting with Ghana's President John Mahama in Accra.

LPM's election challenge a 'wild fishing expedition - Shaningwa

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The Swapo Party's Secretary-General Sophia Shaningwa has labelled the Landless People’s Movement’s (LPM) challenge to the National Assembly elections a “wild fishing expedition” with no evidence to support its claims. 

Tseiblaagte residents to get satellite police station

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Long-standing plans to establish a satellite police station in Keetmanshoop's Tseiblaagte residential area are on track. 

The ||Kharas Police Regional Commander, Commissioner Marius Katamila, revealed this in an interview with nbc News. 

Ndongo residents demand compensation from Blue Berries Farm

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Residents of Ndongo settlement in the Mukwe Constituency, Kavango East Region, are up in arms about unfulfilled promises by the Namibia Berries company at Divundu. 

The villagers are devastated after surrendering their land for the establishment of the farm.

Keetmanshoop residents raise concerns over rising gangsterism

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Droves of Keetmanshoop residents have gone on social media, expressing concern over the alleged spiralling of crime fuelled by gangsterism in the town. 

They attribute the worsening crime situation since the start of the festive season, which includes two murders, to a lack of police visibility.