Namibia's representative at the 63rd Miss International Pageant will wear a national costume merging OvaHerero and OvaHimba cultural traditions to showcase the country's heritage on the global stage. Uatjiri Mbaisa's ensemble features a structured silhouette with a corseted waist and flowing train, drawing from OvaHerero modern dress through its skirt and headpiece while incorporating OvaHimba-inspired belt and accessories that represent ancestral wisdom and resistance.
The Miss Namibia Organization characterized the garment as celebrating strength, resilience and cultural evolution through earthy tones and layered textures that reimagine traditional attire with contemporary couture elements. Beaulah Boois-Beukes from Namibian...
A Namibian father and son received substantial prison sentences for killing a family member whose mental health struggles and violent behavior had overwhelmed their household despite repeated pleas for outside intervention. High Court Judge Philanda Christiaan imposed 20 years on Hendrik le Roux and 15 years on Borris le Roux after finding them guilty of murdering Carlos le Roux at their Mariental residence through a sustained beating with hosepipe sections.
The court heard that authorities, medical facilities, and social services had failed to provide meaningful support as Carlos's psychological instability and substance dependency created an environment of fear and exhaustion. Judge Christiaan characterized the fatal assault as...
A 35-year-old man faces custody after his partner died following an alleged domestic violence incident near Goreangab Dam. National police spokesperson Kauna Shikwambi reported that the suspect physically assaulted his girlfriend during a dispute, and both individuals went to sleep afterward. Upon awakening, the man discovered the woman had become unresponsive and informed his uncle, who accompanied him to Wanaheda Police Station. Authorities have notified relatives while investigations proceed.
In a separate assault case, police detained a 53-year-old man accused of striking a 38-year-old woman with a stone at the Soetdorinklaagte location in Stampriet. The victim sustained a head laceration from the attack. Law enforcement continues...
Three suspected suicides occurred across Namibia, including a 30-year-old student nurse at Tsumeb State Hospital who was discovered deceased in her residence at the Saamstaan location. Mathilde Alfeus left behind a written note, as did Raeza Fischer, a 27-year-old woman whose body was located at Okahandja Park in Windhoek. Authorities also recovered the remains of Wanekeni Ndivayele, a 21-year-old Angolan citizen, at Oshifo settlement in Omusati region, though no explanation was present.
National police spokesperson Kauna Shikwambi urged those experiencing emotional distress to seek assistance while calling on communities and institutions to establish supportive environments for vulnerable individuals. Investigations remain ongoing...
Britain's home secretary plans to implement sweeping asylum reforms that would require refugees to wait two decades before seeking permanent residency, warning that unauthorized immigration has become deeply divisive. Shabana Mahmood will propose regular status reviews every 30 months and mandatory returns for individuals whose countries of origin are reclassified as safe.
The government will threaten visa restrictions against Angola, Namibia and the Democratic Republic of Congo unless those nations improve cooperation on deportations, targeting what officials describe as obstructive removal processes. Mahmood emphasized that the changes aim to eliminate perceived advantages asylum seekers receive over British citizens, including...
Katima Mulilo Town Council has placed its manager overseeing legal affairs, bilateral relations, and corporate services on immediate suspension under provisions of the Local Authorities Act. Patrick Lilungwe will remain barred from performing any official functions while the administrative action remains in force, according to municipal spokesperson Chrispin Muyoba, who assured residents that service delivery would continue uninterrupted under designated supervisory personnel.
The suspension adds to leadership upheaval at the Namibian municipality, where chief executive Raphael Liswaniso was placed on unpaid leave earlier and the entire council faced dissolution by Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa over alleged...
South African magistrates have organized street demonstrations through their professional association to demand better compensation and workplace protections, warning that prolonged neglect threatens court operations nationwide. The Judicial Officers Association of South Africa reports its members face financial hardship severe enough to force many into debt review, credit blacklisting, and civil judgments despite handling 95 percent of the country's judicial workload.
Association president Neelan Karikan states magistrates earn monthly salaries equivalent to what senior lawyers charge for a single day while lacking benefits provided to high court judges, including liability protections and adequate security. The organization seeks...
A bridge collapse at a copper and cobalt mine in southeastern Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed between 32 and 40 lives, with conflicting official reports on the exact toll. The disaster struck the Kalando mine in Lualaba province after thousands of unauthorized miners defied safety restrictions during heavy rainfall and landslide warnings. Provincial interior minister Roy Mayonde confirmed that illegal diggers forced entry to the flooded quarry despite formal prohibitions.
According to government mining services, military gunfire triggered panic among workers who rushed toward a makeshift bridge spanning a water-filled trench. The structure gave way under the weight of fleeing miners, leaving victims crushed beneath one...
The University of South Africa bestowed a posthumous honor on Sam Nujoma, recognizing the founding Namibian president's role in fighting apartheid and securing his nation's independence. Utoni Nujoma accepted the Chancellor's Calabash Award in Johannesburg on behalf of his family and country, dedicating the recognition to Namibians his father served throughout liberation and beyond. Sam Nujoma passed away in February at age 95.
Former South African president Thabo Mbeki, serving as the university's chancellor, explained that the accolades celebrate individuals whose extraordinary leadership and sacrifice advanced humanity during the anti-apartheid struggle. The awards program has operated since 2007, maintaining its original mission of...
