A prosecutor's murder exposes how violence can kneecap the entire justice machine when cases get too hot.
Justine Shiweda's killing sends shockwaves
Ondangwa investigators believe gunmen targeted the regional prosecutor over her caseload.
The attack involved firearms and corrosive chemicals in a coordinated hit.
Shiweda's death shows criminals now weaponize fear to dodge accountability.
Upgrading charges to murder addresses symptoms but ignores systemic cracks.
Legal framework crumbles without safety nets
Prosecutors need threat assessments before cases explode into violence.
Namibia's Constitution guarantees fair trials and prosecutorial independence under Articles 12 and 88.
Courts fixate on backlogs while leaving prosecutors...
A specialised tourist safety squad now answers straight to the top cop after a command shakeup.
Joseph Shikongo restructures the protection unit
The inspector general shifted the Tourism Protection Subdivision under his authority.
Shikongo's move aims to tighten coordination and boost visitor security.
The unit tackles crimes against travellers and guards heritage sites nationwide.
His temporary fix supports the country's rep as a hassle-free travel zone.
Police chief praises crime sweep
Shikongo credited officers for pulling off a nationwide prevention blitz.
The operation deployed roadblocks, patrols, and intel-driven tactics across regions.
He called on cops to keep teaming with security partners and locals.
Shikongo stressed...
Lawmakers threw a birthday bash for the legal framework that's steered the country since independence kicked off.
Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila marks 36 years
The Assembly speaker praised the Constitution as a democracy cornerstone.
Kuugongelwa-Amadhila called the document globally respected for progressive standards.
She credited Sam Nujoma and Hage Geingob for building constitutional bedrock.
Speaker highlights national wins
Namibia's logged clean elections, rights protections, and steady peace.
Kuugongelwa-Amadhila urged citizens to embody constitutional principles in daily life.
She honored Justine Shiweda as a fearless prosecutor who defended the law.
Dashboard cameras will monitor how emergency crews and traffic cops operate on the highway.
Veikko Nekundi orders camera rollout
The transport minister wants dashcams fitted in 50 police cars.
Nekundi's December directive covers 60 ambulances and two council rides.
His push aims to catch traffic violations involving emergency vehicles.
New board gets marching orders
Amalia Gawanas chairs the eight-member National Road Safety Council team.
Nekundi told them to finish installing livestream gear at crash zones.
The minister wants assessments on reflective tags for livestock near roads.
Gawanas and her crew lock in a five-year term from February.
A rural farming project could slash grocery bills for families stuck 30 kilometres from the nearest store.
Petrusfontein residents pitch garden plan
Locals want government cash to launch a vegetable operation.
The proposed setup would produce tomatoes, spinach, and cabbage.
Swartbooi confirmed that her neighbours previously harvested maize without issues.
Hendrete Swartbooi breaks down shop access
Her community relies on two vehicles based in Fransfontein.
Residents carpool to Khorixas monthly, spending N$250 each trip.
Swartbooi noted families borrow food from neighbours between runs.
Harare's mayor just told influencers to pool their cash and grab city land before their online fame evaporates and leaves them broke.
Mafume pushes creators toward property ownership
The mayor addressed podcasters at a second-anniversary celebration recently.
His pitch centered on securing stands from the council immediately.
Earnings from content should fund real estate purchases now.
Long-term stability beats temporary viral success in his argument.
Collective bargaining could unlock city resources
Creators need to band together as an industry group.
United engagement with municipal authorities opens land and infrastructure access.
Studios and workspaces could materialize through coordinated negotiations with officials.
Mafume...
A government crackdown just labeled extra-lesson fees as corruption, threatening teachers with disciplinary heat and potential criminal prosecution for charging parents.
Ministry brands paid tutoring as public office abuse
Education officials classified the practice as outright corruption this week.
Teachers face disciplinary proceedings if they demand lesson payments going forward.
Criminal charges could land on educators who exploit their classroom authority.
The warning targets instructors already drawing government salaries for teaching.
Ndoro calls out betrayal of public trust
The ministry's Communications Director slammed teachers who weaponize their positions financially.
His statement framed the classroom as an official...
A cross-border alliance worth $1.5 million just linked a Zimbabwean champion with a South African outfit, building a five-year bridge for talent pipelines and coaching upgrades.
Scottland FC locks down regional partnership with Durban City FC
The defending champs secured a deal spanning half a decade.
Durban City FC joined forces to create development pathways together.
Both sides are committing resources to strengthen their rosters long-term.
Officials valued the agreement at one and a half million dollars.
Player pipelines and coaching systems get the spotlight
Youth academies will feed talent into both club networks going forward.
Coaching staff from Zimbabwe and South Africa will swap training methods.
Programs aim to produce...
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe is ditching the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange for the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange OTC platform, but swears it's staying public with over 50 shareholders.
The company's regulatory status and public designation
Econet will remain a public company under the Companies and Other Business Entities Act.
Public companies must have more than 50 shareholders and meet special protection conditions.
Operations will continue on the VFEX OTC platform, a recognized exchange with billions invested.
The OTC involves market participants like stock brokers, similar to ZSE trading arrangements.
The guaranteed buyback floor protects minority investors
Econet is committed to buying back shares in cash at a set reference price.
The...
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