Eighteen inmates at the Windhoek Correctional Facility have taken the Commissioner-General of the Namibian Correctional Service to court, saying decisions taken by new officials at the facility have made it difficult for them to continue with their tertiary studies.
African Union leaders have adopted a presidential declaration committing member states to scale up local manufacturing of health products.
TransNamib has confirmed the temporary suspension of two senior executives amid an internal investigation.
In a media statement issued, TransNamib said the matter is internal and that an investigation is currently underway.
High Court judges Eileen Rakow and Philanda Christiaan will deliver judgement on 27 March in the bail appeal brought by six accused in the alleged NAMCOR corruption matter.
Lawyers for six accused in the alleged NamCor corruption matter have challenged the bail ruling of Windhoek magistrate Linus Samunzala, arguing in the High Court that the magistrate failed to properly assess the evidence throughout the bail proceedings.
Police and prosecutors have linked the fatal attack on Ondangwa prosecutor Justine Shiweda to a case in which she opposed bail for jailed former police officer Abner "Kapilili" Mateus. Justine Shiweda's job has cost her life.
Magistrate Wilka Amalwa has granted bail of N$10,000 to Rehoboth drug accused Naomi Fisch
Fisch was warned not to interfere with police investigations and not to leave the Rehoboth district without written permission from the investigating officer.
The Namibian Police has extended a nationwide crime prevention operation, code-named “Walya Shakakodhi Tala Pombada".
The operation was conducted from 30 January to 2 February across all 14 regions and was extended by the police chief, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, on Tuesday.
Chief Justice Peter Shivute said mental health and overall well-being are central for judicial officers and administrative staff.
The Inspector General of the police has announced that the Tourism Protection Subdivision will, with immediate effect, be transferred to the Office of the Inspector General.
