Students marched through streets in three Namibian towns yesterday to demand justice for three murdered girls from Okahandja. The protesters wore black clothes as they remembered Ingrid Maasdorp, 5, Roswind Fabianu, 6, and Beyonce!Kharuxas, 15, whose bodies were found dumped in different areas. They gave a petition to Deputy Education Minister Dino Ballotti, who accepted it for President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.
Protest leader Rosa Itolua said they stood together against rape and murder that harm families and communities. The petition asks for stronger protection measures such as school security cameras, better safety training for teachers, and faster court cases. It also calls for tougher sentences for criminals and more police...
Seven men tied to the Fishrot scandal failed again to block their prison transfer. Judge Boas Usiku said yesterday that they broke court rules when filing against prison leaders. Their urgent request from last May remains off the court list.
The men changed what they asked for but used the same papers instead of starting fresh. Usiku explained that they should have given officials proper time to respond after making changes. The group includes former justice minister Sacky Shanghala, ex-fishing company boss Mike Nghipunya, and five others facing fraud charges.
Five defendants moved to a section with more awaiting-trial inmates last May. They still spend days in their old area with computers and internet access for trial prep. The men...
Namibia's transport minister told road officials to reduce high construction costs and hire fewer outside experts. Veikko Nekundi gave these orders during an April meeting at his office. He wants more focus on rural roads and better maintenance work, and he asked for clearer budget sharing between regions.
The minister also raised concerns about how directors are picked. He instructed the Roads Authority to create a new traffic office in Katutura. Nekundi previously warned the port authority to stop giving big contracts to foreigners instead of locals. He believes money should stay within the country rather than flowing abroad.
Some people claimed the authority favors job candidates from certain regions. The road agency head Conrad...
Student leaders ask Namibia University to add gender-neutral bathrooms after women complained about gay men using their facilities. The Student Union president, Benhard Kavau, said these bathrooms would respect everyone's rights without making anyone use spaces for people with disabilities. He wants clear rules from university councils rather than discrimination based on social choices.
Kavau noted that schools lack guidance because no national policy exists for LGBTQI+ rights. Activist Mama Afrika argued that transgender women face violence over bathroom use and should have access to women's facilities since they pay fees just like other students. She rejected suggestions that they use accessible bathrooms since being transgender is...
Zimbabwe businessman Wicknell Chivayo lives large despite legal troubles. He keeps close ties with leaders like President Mnangagwa at home and Kenya's President Ruto abroad. Police arrested him in 2017 for an unfinished solar project worth $5 million. His deals continue because of friendships with powerful people.
Chivayo fired back after people questioned his appearance with President Ruto. He posted pictures with Ruto, saying he just networks to help his companies grow. He claims his success comes from making smart connections rather than breaking laws. He gives money to churches and artists as proof that he cares about helping society.
After his explanation, many Zimbabweans shared different views. Some called him a national...
Musician Chillmaster says he did not cause the death of 50-year-old Caston Charambira. He also denied driving without a license when he appeared before Magistrate Tatenda Mukurunge yesterday. The victim died at the scene after Chillmaster's car hit him as he walked along the road from Stoneridge toward MaSteps. Charambira suffered broken legs and head injuries before his burial in Zaka.
Prosecutor Idrissa Mustapha Mupandasekwa asked the defense team to show the driver's license or agree on facts. The state offered to drop the license charge if the document exists. The defense rejected this suggestion, claiming the prosecutor wanted to finish the case early. They insisted the matter should go through a complete trial. The magistrate...
Fred Matiangi heads to Nyamira County tomorrow for what many see as the start of his run for president. He has met with leaders privately but hasn't said if he wants the top job in 2027. Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo announced Matiangi will visit several areas starting at 9 a.m. in Nyasiongo before moving through Keroka, Kiumbu, Kisii Roundabout, and Ikonge Market. Nyaribo called him a peace-loving person who needs hometown support before making any national moves.
Gusii elders plan to honor Matiangi soon at Gusii Stadium with political figures from across Kenya. The former Interior Cabinet Secretary recently returned to Kenya after a period away. On Tuesday, he joined ex-Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and other opposition leaders...
Basketball fans across Kenya mourned after Paul Otula died Thursday morning from heart failure at his Nairobi home. His body went to Lee Funeral Home later that day. He first became Kenya Basketball Federation president in 2008 when he beat George Omondi with 26 votes to 5 at Nyayo Stadium. He won again in 2021 against Cynthia Mumbo with 57 votes to 45.
Otula was the principal of Maseno School for many years. Under his supervision, students learned both academic subjects and sports. After his 2021 election, he also served on the National Olympic Committee of Kenya. The federation called him a dedicated leader and mentor whose service changed the game forever.
Former rival Mumbo remembered talking with him just last week. She said they...
The family calls slain MP Charles Ongondo a good man who lived for his people. They want fast answers about who killed him on Wednesday near City Mortuary. Police say someone planned this attack carefully against the lawmaker.
Family members asked police on Thursday to hurry their work finding who shot Ongondo on Ngong Road. They thanked everyone for the kind messages after losing their loved one. They worry about safety for all Kenyans when an elected official dies this way.
Police report Ongondo sat in his white Toyota at a red light around 7:30 p.m. A motorcycle stopped nearby with two riders. One person walked up, fired into the car, then sped away. The driver rushed Ongondo to the hospital, but he died before doctors could help...
