A South African woman received a 15-year prison sentence for stealing a rental car and money laundering. Chante Coetzee faced trial at Katima Mulilo Regional Court after taking a hired vehicle across the border without permission. The 38-year-old woman got 10 years for vehicle theft and five years for financial crimes. Magistrate Barry Mufana handed down the punishment last Wednesday. The court also ordered Coetzee to pay back N$480,000 to cover the stolen car's value.
Former ombudsman John Walters called the punishment harsh and shocking for a first-time criminal. He said the sentence surprised people who did not attend the court hearing. Walters suggested Coetzee should find a lawyer and appeal the decision to a higher court. He...
State company leaders from across Namibia will meet at Walvis Bay next month for their yearly gathering. The Public Enterprise CEO Forum takes place on July 23. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah plans to attend this important meeting. The Namibia Civil Aviation Authority announced the event through communications manager Nelson Ashipala on Tuesday. This year marks a special occasion for the business leaders.
The forum started eight years ago and helps public companies work better together. Leaders focus on improving management practices and building stronger skills. The gathering also aims to boost cooperation among state enterprises. Two aviation companies sponsor the 2025 event and related activities. Corporate social investment...
People living at Oranjemund plan to march against a severe housing shortage affecting the southern town. Rising rent costs and eviction warnings have created anger among community members. Viral social media messages spread the word about upcoming demonstrations. Town officials confirm the crisis has reached dangerous levels. Mining company Namdeb sends removal notices to apartment residents.
Management committee leader Guame Stephanus admits the town faces serious problems. Single rooms cost 3,000 Namibian dollars per month as landlords take advantage of desperate families. The council built 56 homes under a purchase program but private companies refuse to help. Property owners prefer rental profits over affordable housing solutions...
Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah faces criticism for delaying new governor appointments. Seven regional governors from the previous government received term extensions twice. Their original terms ended March 21 but continued until June 20. Officials extended the deadline again to June 30. Political experts question her leadership decisions.
Political analyst Hening Melber said three months should have provided enough time for appointments. He called the delays worrying for government efficiency. Another expert said the president appears undecided about candidates. The extensions create a poor image of her administration. Communities grow restless waiting for new leadership.
Zambezi Governor Lawrence Sampofu confirmed the...
Police arrested five workers on June 16 after finding them with stolen drought relief supplies. Officers discovered the men carrying six bags of rice and 13 boxes of canned fish. The workers had jobs at a military storage facility that handles emergency food for needy families. Regional police chief Philip Hidengwa confirmed the arrests happened at Otavi. All five suspects face charges for taking government food meant for hungry people.
The arrested men are Naruseb Alfred, Naruseb Martinus, Meyo Daniel, Kavenandayi Ndjoze and Mundju Karuamuze. They worked at the Namibian Defence Force depot where the regional council stores emergency supplies. Last year another official faced similar charges for stealing relief food from the same area...
Moses Amweelo died Monday night at a Windhoek hospital after fighting cancer. The former works and transport minister was 73 years old. He was born on May 25, 1952 at Okatana village located within the Oshana region. Swapo secretary general Sophia Shaningwa praised Amweelo as a dedicated party member. She called him a loyal Cabinet minister who served his country well.
Amweelo fought for Namibian independence as a freedom fighter. He spent several years living outside the country during the liberation struggle. The former minister earned a doctorate degree specializing in technical science of transport. His education helped him serve effectively as works and transport minister. Amweelo brought knowledge and expertise to his government...
Health officials found another cholera case in Opuwo on Tuesday. A 13-year-old boy became sick with the disease. The child had no contact with other patients who caught cholera earlier. Ministry spokesperson Walters Kamaya shared details about the new case. The boy suffered from watery diarrhea and stomach pain but doctors say he remains stable.
Hospital staff admitted the teenager on June 20th. Medical workers released him two days later after his condition improved. Officials called his family Tuesday morning to check on everyone at home. The family reported feeling well with no new symptoms. Health workers continue monitoring the situation closely.
Minister Esperance Luvindao announced the cholera outbreak last week. Eight people...
Namibia has removed restrictions on maize seed purchases from South Africa. The agriculture ministry made the announcement effective immediately. Officials had stopped these imports after finding a plant disease called Goss' wilt. The bacterial infection damages corn crops and spreads easily. Farmers worried about losing their harvests to the disease.
Agriculture officials created new safety rules for seed imports. Ndiyakupi Nghituwamata leads the agriculture ministry and explained the changes. The government wants to protect local crops from harmful bacteria. Scientists identified the specific germ as Clavibacter michiganensis subspecies Nebraskensis. This pathogen causes serious damage to corn plants.
The ministry asked farmers and...
Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa landed at Maputo International Airport on Tuesday. He chairs the Southern African Development Community and came to attend Mozambique's independence anniversary. Mozambique Foreign Minister Maria Manuela Lucas welcomed him at the airport. Zimbabwe Ambassador Victor Matemadanda and other embassy staff also greeted the president. The visit focuses on Wednesday's major celebration marking five decades of freedom.
Mozambique will celebrate 50 years of independence from Portuguese colonial rule. The event takes place at Machava Stadium with crowds of 40,000 people expected. The country broke free from Portugal back in 1975 after years of struggle. Officials chose the theme "50 Years of Independence"...
