Judge dismisses Shanghala's application paving way for Fishrot trial

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Judge Moses Chinengu has dismissed Sacky Shanghala's application, allowing the Fishrot scandal's main trial to proceed. 

Shanghala, a key figure in the case, had sought the judge's recusal and the quashing of some charges against him and his co-accused.

MVA Fund urges responsible driving

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The Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund's Chief Executive Officer, Rosalia Martins-Hausiku, has urged drivers to be vigilant and responsible road users, emphasising particular concern and care, especially during the night.

Nearly 2,000 crashes have been recorded since January.

Medicine procurement saga still unresolved - MoHSS

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The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, has informed the National Assembly that the tender for procuring essential medicines submitted last year remains unresolved due to ongoing legal challenges. 

High Court orders forfeiture of Amushelelo Family Trust assets

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High Court Judge Thomas Masuku has ordered the forfeiture of several high-value assets from the Amushelelo Family Trust and related entities, following a successful application by the Prosecutor General under the Prevention of Organised Crime Act. 

Namibia remembers Geingob on six-month anniversary of his death

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Today marks exactly six months since the death of President Hage Geingob. 

The 4th of February 2024 will forever go down in the annals of history as the day on which Namibia lost a sitting president.

The death of Dr. Geingob shook Namibia monumentally, causing the nation to unite in grief. 

Ondjiva state-of-the-art Hospital opens

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Angola President João Manuel Lourenço officially opened the multimillion-dollar state-of-the-art Cunene General Hospital at Ondjiva.

The hospital replaces a previous hospital that was gutted by fire in 2020.

Vice President urges educational reform to combat gender inequality

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Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah highlighted the significance of investing in education, emphasising its role as a key tool for tackling gender inequalities and fostering socioeconomic development.

She also encouraged a redesign of the African education system to suit today's generation. 

President Mbumba commends former presidents

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President Nangolo Mbumba expressed gratitude to former presidents, leaders of the Swapo Party, and Namibians at large for the trust and confidence they have vested in him during his current and previous portfolios.