Thomas Florin, a 58-year-old German national serving a life sentence in Namibia, just hit another legal roadblock. The Supreme Court flat-out rejected his appeal to win early release after spending more than 26 years behind bars for a horrific crime.
Back in 1998, Florin murdered his wife Monika, brutally dismembering her body, cooking her remains, and hiding her skeleton in their Swakopmund home's roof space. He received a life sentence in December 1999, with the original judge recommending he serve at least 15 years.
Florin argued he should be eligible for parole under the old 1959 Prisons Act, which would have allowed release after 10 years. However, the Supreme Court previously ruled that life-term prisoners sentenced after August...
Presidential spokesperson Alfredo Hengari cleared the air about rumors swirling around the Namibia Central Intelligence Service leadership. Benedict Likando remains firmly positioned as the agency's director general despite whispers suggesting otherwise.
Hengari emphasized President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's commitment to transparent communication about executive appointments. When initially questioned about his status, Likando cryptically deflected, telling reporters to ask the appropriate authorities about his position.
Originally appointed by former president Hage Geingob in March 2020, Likando replaced Philemon Malima after a five-year tenure. The NCIS serves as Namibia's intelligence service, operating under constitutional...
Windhoek is about to welcome some exciting upgrades across multiple city initiatives. The European Union-backed AfriFoodLinks project will pump nearly three-quarters of a million dollars into Farm Okukuna, an urban agriculture project at Goreangab. The Agriculture Ministry will sweeten the deal by donating three electric solar-powered motorcycles, helping project participants boost food production for personal use and income generation.
City leaders have green-lit a new science and technology center at the UN Plaza Community Complex. The Namibia Centre for Research, Science, and Technology nabbed renovation rights for the complex's restaurant building. After the municipal council approves a N$2.3 million renovation plan, they'll lease...
When Yvonne Dausab ended her tenure as justice minister, she dreamed of leaving behind a Namibian society where every person felt valued and appreciated. Her mission centered on pushing forward an ombudsman bill designed to strengthen the independence of that critical office and guarantee fairness across the country.
The proposed legislation aimed to fortify the ombudsman's ability to protect human rights, investigate potential mismanagement within public institutions, and oversee environmental protection efforts. Dausab emphasized that although no concrete evidence existed of executive interference, she wanted to reinforce the office's independence similar to how the judiciary operates.
Faced with both internal and external pressures...
A young man believed to have mental health challenges is recovering at Oshakati hospital after causing significant property damage at Oikango No two village near Niitembu Primary School. Regional police commander Naftal Sakaria reported the wild incident unfolded around midday on Tuesday.
Authorities have not arrested the suspect due to his medical condition. The chaotic episode occurred during lunchtime when students were heading toward the school kitchen. As pupils scurried back to their classrooms screaming, they alerted teachers and the school principal, who quickly called local police.
The suspect allegedly created a massive disruption by dumping soft porridge from all three cooking pots. He then ripped out a metal water tap post...
Opposition parties are putting their foot down about the national budget discussion. They're refusing to engage until they receive all necessary documentation for a thorough review.
Ericah Shafudah presented the N$106.3 billion national budget to the National Assembly last Thursday. Without a clear explanation from assembly leaders, parliamentary debate has been pushed back to April 8th. Political representatives argue they cannot responsibly discuss fiscal matters without complete paperwork.
Job Amupanda from Affirmative Repositioning announced their stance through social media channels. He emphasized their demand for comprehensive documents before entering budget conversations. The party wants transparency about fund allocation and...
About 500 women from 20 Catholic churches in the Zomba Diocese, part of the Blantyre Archdiocese, got together at the Michiru Shrine in Chilomoni. They wanted to strengthen their Christian faith by doing the Way of the Cross. Christina Lakiyoni is the head of the CWA for Zomba. She said 2025 is a special year in the Catholic church. It's called the Pilgrimage of Hope.
The CWA thought it would be a good idea to take the women to the shrine. They wanted to pray, think about their lives, and talk to God about their mistakes. Lakiyoni is also the national chairlady for the Catholic Women's Association. She asked the women to keep praying and going on retreats. She thinks it will help them believe in God even more.
She was really grateful...
The National Development Party (NDP) just donated K2 million to help 35 students in need at the University of Livingstonia. The money will allow them to continue attending school and earning their degrees. Chikondi Lisimba, the NDP's second-in-command, handed over the cash during a special cultural day fundraiser at the university.
She said the donation fits right in with the NDP's plan to make education and job training better in Malawi. Lisimba also asked other organizations to step up and support students who are struggling at different universities around the country. "Helping young people get through college is like educating the whole nation. They're gonna contribute to the economy in all kinds of ways," she said.
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Ibrahim Traoré, the President of Burkina Faso, just made a huge move to help people build homes and improve the country's infrastructure. He announced that a whopping 50% would slash cement prices. This will make construction materials much more affordable for everyone.
The reason behind this big decision is pretty simple. Burkina Faso has a company that makes cement right there in the country. President Traoré thinks it's just not right for them to produce cement but sell it at a price that most people can't afford. By cutting the cost of cement, the government is making sure that the benefits of having a local cement company actually reach the people who need it the most.
This price cut is also expected to give the construction...
