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Deep in the Namibian desert lives an ethnic group descended from European settlers and indigenous Africans—the proud and hardy Rehoboth Basters

Rapist’s paradise over weekend - Crime - Namibian Sun

12 hours ago | Economics STAFF REPORTERThe agricultural sector is receiving much more policy attention in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic and concerns about supply chain disruptions. According to... 12 hours ago | Business PHILLEPUS UUSIKU Despite the harsh economic conditions, Namibia Special Risks Insurance Association (NASRIA) still managed to stay true to their mandate and bring positive results... 12 hours ago | Business STAFF REPORTERVivo Energy Namibia, the company that distributes and...

WINDHOEK A team of ministry of health ambulance drivers, responsible for transporting confirmed and suspected Covid-19 cases, allegedly held a birthday party at a state-sanctioned guesthouse in violation of Covid-19 protocols. According to an inside source, they invited a group of women to the guesthouse, which serves as an isolation unit, without adhering to any regulations. “These guys are booked into a guesthouse near Dorado Valley, isolated from the rest of us and their families because t...

Namibia records an increase in malaria deaths 2021-04-26  Namibia recorded 43 malaria deaths in 2020, compared to seven that were recorded the previous year, with the Kavango East and West, Ohangwena and Zambezi regions most affected. This information was shared by health and social services minister Dr Kalumbi Shangula in light of World Malaria Day, which was observed yesterday.  World Malaria Day is observed internationally every year on 25 April and recognises global efforts to control ...

Ohangwena teacher who attacked friend has ‘fake’ degree - Crime - Namibian Sun

WINDHOEK The Namibian police have committed necessary resources to probe a high treason case opened against the leaders of the Landless People’s Movement (LPM). The treason case hangs over LPM leaders Bernadus Swartbooi and Henny Seibeb’s heads after a case was opened by President Hage Geingob’s head of security, Johan Ndjaronguru, over the weekend. There were talks that the outspoken duo face an imminent arrest for their alleged “dishonourable” conduct in Parliament last week during ...

ELLANIE SMIT WINDHOEK About 96% of the 106 suspects arrested for drug-related crimes last month are Namibians, while drugs to the value of more than N$1 million were seized. Since the beginning of February to the end of March, more than 190 Namibians were arrested for the possession of or dealing in drugs. According to statistics provided by the Namibian police, 102 Namibians were arrested in connection with drug-related matters during March, while two Zambians, an Angolan and a Nigerian nat...

2021-04-20 15:30:49 GMT2021-04-20 23:30:49(Beijing Time) Xinhua English WINDHOEK, April 20 (Xinhua) -- Namibias Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform on Tuesday lifted the movement restrictions of cloven-hoofed animals and products that were imposed following the outbreaks of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in the FMD Protection Zone. The zones comprised of Kavango East, Kavango West, Ohangwena, Oshikoto and Kunene, Oshana and Omusati regions including Tsumkwe constituency in the O...

21 April 2021 | Crime UNSAFE: Pensioners at the coast live in fear after a recent spate of violent attacks. Photo: Erwin Leuschner ERWIN LEUSCHNER SWAKOPMUND Swakopmund residents are shocked and angry while pensioners at the quaint coastal town live in fear after a senior citizen was attacked and murdered in her home. German-speaking Irene Lohmeier (82) was killed between Monday night and Tuesday morning in her house, and the police are concerned about a recent spate of cases targeting one of s...