Windhoek High Court acting judge Makapa Simasiku convicted John Mutirua, 23, of nine offenses on Wednesday, including two murder convictions, two rapes, two attempted murders, and one attempted rape. The ruling followed a trial beginning in May, where Mutirua denied all fourteen original charges. He was acquitted of five counts involving child abduction and kidnapping from a 2018 Gobabis incident.
Court evidence showed Mutirua fatally stabbed Meno Tjizera, 19, at a 2020 wedding and killed Albertus Maasdorp, 37, during a 2023 robbery while on bail. DNA and eyewitness testimony linked him to sexually assaulting a nine-year-old girl in 2018. Simasiku also found Mutirua guilty of robbing Maasdorp and discarding the murder weapon. The...
Over 100 malaria prevention workers in Namibia's Zambezi Region have not received wages for nearly two months due to lapsed payment approvals. Regional health director Woita Kapumburu confirmed the administrative delay affects all malaria-prone areas but stated resolution efforts are underway. Workers began field operations on September 22 following mandatory training.
Spray operators report severe hardship, with some reducing meals to one daily while handling hazardous chemicals. Equipment shortages compound difficulties, as multiple teams share malfunctioning spray pumps. Workers considered halting duties but were instructed to continue despite financial strain. Many support families are dependent on their salaries.
National health...
Namibian media researcher Frederico Links called for formal guidelines governing artificial intelligence use in journalism during a Johannesburg conference on Tuesday. Links warned that news organizations increasingly publish AI-created material without disclosing its origin, eroding public trust. He stressed that clear usage standards are essential as algorithms reshape content production across southern Africa.
Zimbabwean journalist Lungile Ngwenya noted newsrooms adopting AI tools risk leaving traditional reporters behind. Her organization employs virtual anchors and AI-assisted reporting while maintaining human-led field interviews. She acknowledged stigma around AI collaboration, with some colleagues viewing it as professional...
Namibia's trade deficit narrowed to N$3.4 billion in September 2025, a significant improvement from August's N$5.3 billion gap and the N$5.7 billion shortfall recorded the previous year. According to the Namibia Statistics Agency, exports totaled N$7.4 billion while imports reached N$10.8 billion during the month.
Statistician General Alex Shimuafeni stated the reduced deficit demonstrated declining import reliance and resilience in external trade. South Africa remained the top trade partner, taking 17.8 percent of exports and providing 33.3 percent of imports. Minerals dominated exports, with uranium, diamonds, and fish accounting for over half the total value. The country achieved a N$58 million food surplus but recorded a N$210...
Namibia's parliamentary economy committee identified an urgent requirement for expanded market spaces, light industrial workshops, and sanitation amenities in Windhoek. This assessment followed inspections on Monday of small business sites and informal vendor areas across downtown streets, Havana, Katutura Central, Okuryangava, and Single Quarters.
Committee chairperson Iipumbu Shiimi acknowledged Windhoek officials have made progress supporting entrepreneurs but stressed additional improvements remain necessary. He emphasized the essential need for upgraded sanitation at trading zones alongside dedicated workshop areas for artisans and manufacturers. The committee will compile findings into formal recommendations for the National...
Tanzanian leader Samia Hassan began her second presidential term on Monday following an election marred by opposition bans and violent unrest. She took the oath at a restricted military ceremony in Dodoma after securing nearly 98 percent of the votes against minor party candidates. Major challengers were disqualified before the ballot.
Public tension persisted in Dar es Salaam, where businesses stayed closed after days of protests. A nationwide internet shutdown has continued since election day. Opposition party Chadema rejected the results as illegitimate and reported hundreds dead in clashes with security forces. United Nations officials acknowledged at least ten fatalities across three cities while government ministers denied using...
The Movember campaign launches globally each November, using mustache cultivation to spark meaningful health discussions among men. Originating in Australia in 2003, this initiative transforms a simple grooming choice into a tool for addressing serious male health issues often avoided in conversation.
Prostate cancer represents South Africa's most prevalent male cancer, affecting one of every fifteen men nationally. Mortality rates here exceed global averages by 3.5 times, making early screening essential, especially for those over forty with a family history. Testicular cancer remains the leading malignancy in males aged fifteen to thirty-five, warranting regular self-checks. Mental health challenges are equally critical; males...
Namibia's electoral authority needs 73 additional vehicles to conduct regional elections on November 26 in the Zambezi region. Officials confirmed 254 of the required 327 vehicles have been secured, prompting public appeals for assistance with the shortfall.
The Electoral Commission of Namibia relaxed vehicle age requirements during a Katima Mulilo stakeholder meeting this week, accepting models from 2015 onward instead of only 2020 or newer. All donated vehicles must pass traffic inspections and lack political branding. Uninsured vehicles may be accepted if owners sign liability waivers. Single and double-cab pickups with canopies and sport utility vehicles are preferred.
Regional electoral officer Lesley Simwanza introduced ten...
South Africa's High Court declared Operation Dudula's efforts to block foreign nationals from healthcare and schools illegal and xenophobic. The ruling compels the anti-immigrant organization to halt all activities targeting non-citizens immediately. This decision brings relief to many Malawians and other foreigners residing in South Africa who endured harassment.
The court further barred Operation Dudula members from intimidating, attacking, promoting hate speech, or forcibly removing foreign nationals from their residences. Police actions were also limited; officers cannot conduct document checks or searches inside private homes without warrants. Such enforcement may only occur publicly when officers reasonably suspect a crime...
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