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Ngoma Residents Cry foul over Cross-border Killings
By Simon Liseli at Ngoma FAMILY members of the Namibians who were killed by the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) over the years are seeking government intervention to investigate of their deaths. They are seeking for government to initiate talks with their Botswana counterparts in finding a solution that will see them no longer falling victims…
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Namibia condemns BDF shoot-to-kill tactics
By Simon Liseli and Risco Lumamezi SAFETY and Security Minister, Nangolo Mbumba has strongly condemned the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) actions of shooting innocent Namibians at Caprivi region, when found illegally on their side of the country instead of arresting and detaining them. Mbumba’s condemnation comes in the wake of the deaths of two Nakabolelwa…
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4 years for Motor Vehicle Theft
By Dominic Sikopo Mr. Fritz Mondlane Nghiishililwa aged 31 years, was sentenced to a four year imprisonment after he was found guilty on charges of theft of a motor vehicle and use of Motor Vehicle without the owner`s consent by the Katima Mulilo Regional Court . Nghiishililwa was slapped with an effective 6 years imprisonment…
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Sauzuo Sub-Khutas in conflict
By Simon Liseli The establishment of another Sub-Khuta, Xhoruha, at Sauzuo in Sangwali area, south of Katima Mulilo has triggered conflict and is now pitting family members against each other with those supporting the Nyowani Sub-Khuta. Family members in support of Xhoruha Sub-Khuta are alleging to be intruders who are now at loggerheads with Nyowani…
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Chief Mayuni Commends Govt
By Simon Liseli CHIEF Joseph Tembwe Mayuni, the Royal Highness of the Mashi Traditional Authority recently pledged the Mafwe tribes’ continued commitment to the Namibian Government. Chief Mayuni made the commitment before Minister of Information and Communication Technology , Joel Kaapanda during the Tulikonge annual cultural festival held on August 12 at the Mashi headquarters.…
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Caprivi NAMPOL team prepares for 2012 Championships
By Simon Liseli Namibian police (NAMPOL) Soccer team of the Caprivi region is in preparations for 2012 NAMPOL annual sports championships that will kick off from the 27th of August to the 1st of September 2012 in Mariental town of Hardap region in the South. NAMPOL annual sport championships is an event where talented police…
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Kaapanda condemns passion killing and baby dumpings
By Simon Liseli at Mayuni Minister of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Joel Kaapanda recently condemned the escalating crimes perpetrated against vulnerable women and children and the high rate of teenage pregnancies and baby dumping in Namibia. Kaapanda called against the rampant scourge saying it is disheartening to note that women and children are falling…
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FMD restrictions lifted
By Simon Liseli Farmers in Caprivi Region are now free to move and sell their livestock following the announcement by the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry (MAWF) who lifted the restriction to curb the outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) that was detected in the area of Masikili at Kabbe constituency last year…
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Drunken and sleepy Okahandja rapist sent to jail
By Staff Reporter An Okahandja resident, who was arraigned before the Windhoek Regional Court for rape charges of 2008, was sentenced to a ten year imprisonment of which three years were suspended by Magistrate Sarel Jacobs on July 27. Elvis Kheibeb, a single father of one child, will serve an effective seven year jail term…
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Unruly taxi drivers make second court appearance
By Simon Liseli The fourteen taxi drivers, who were nabbed by NAMPOL traffic officers for disregarding a mounted road blocks, made their second appearance before the Katima Mulilo Magistrates Court recently. The taxi drivers briefly stood in the docks before Magistrate Israel Hauwanga and Public Prosecutor Ms. Esther Jafet, on charges of obstructing and interfering…
