PRESIDENT NANDI-NDAITWAH MOURNS JAMES UERIKUA

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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has expressed condolences following the death of James Uerikua, who died this afternoon in a motor vehicle accident.

SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS ASSET RESTRAINT IN FISHROT CASE

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Former Justice Minister Sacky Shanghala was dealt a blow today after the Supreme Court upheld a High Court order confirming the restraint of assets linked to the Fishrot corruption case.

FORMER ROADS AUTHORITY EMPLOYEES TAKE DISMISSAL TO COURT

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Two former Roads Authority employees fired last month have taken the parastatal to court.

Through an urgent court application, Sydney Boois and Richard Milinga claim that the Roads Authority mishandled their dismissal and appeal process.

ARESEB ASSAULT CASE MEDIATION DELAYED

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A mediation hearing in the case of Usakos tour guide Marvin ||Areseb, who is suing the Namibian Police Force and three officers for alleged assault, will not proceed as scheduled.

The matter had been set down for mediation for today. 

REHOBOTH WOMAN REARRESTED OVER COCAINE

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Rehoboth resident Naomi Fisch has been arrested again after police allegedly discovered bags of cocaine at her home, weeks after she was released on bail.

Fisch was granted N$10,000 bail last month by a magistrate, despite opposition from the State, which argued that she was likely to reoffend.

NAMIBIA, RUSSIA MOVE TO STRENGTHEN TRADE AND COOPERATION

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Namibia and Russia are seeking to expand trade, investment and cooperation.

Officials from the two countries met in Windhoek for the 11th session of the Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation between Namibia and Russia.

PUMA ENERGY SEEKS URGENT HIGH COURT ORDER AGAINST NAC

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Puma Energy Namibia has taken the Namibia Airports Company (NAC) to the High Court on an urgent basis, demanding immediate access to fuel facilities and operational areas at Eros and Andimba Toivo ya Toivo airports.

The case is set to be heard tomorrow, Tuesday. 

GEINGOS: NO 'DOCTOR' TITLE UNTIL I EARN MY PHD

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Former First Lady Monica Geingos says she will not use the title “Doctor” despite receiving an honorary doctorate.

Geingos made the remarks after being awarded an honorary doctoral degree by the University of Johannesburg on Monday, saying she intends to complete her own PhD before using the title.

NAMIBIA MUSIC AWARDS RETURN AFTER FOUR-YEAR HIATUS

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The Namibia Annual Music Awards are making a comeback after a four-year break. 

Organisers have begun stakeholder engagements to reimagine the awards, calling on musicians, promoters and industry players to help shape its future.