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Border officers caught a Toyota Quantum minibus trying to cross from South Africa into Zimbabwe with hidden drugs. The vehicle looked like it carried funeral items but actually smuggled large amounts of codeine cough medicine. Officers found bottles of BronCleer, known as Bronco, along with...

Brad Sigmon faces death by gunfire tomorrow evening in South Carolina. The prison plans to execute the 67-year-old man at six PM local time. No one has died by firing squad anywhere across America since 2008. South Carolina found Sigmon guilty back in 2001 for attacking David and Gladys Larke...

The National Arts Council of Namibia showed off its fresh brand look last Thursday at an event held across town in Windhoek. They changed everything from their logo to their website as part of a big makeover to support local creators better. The press statement explained how these changes would...

A media union officer named Tileni Mongudhi demanded better treatment for reporter Jemima Beukes last Friday. He spoke up because Network Media Hub allegedly blocked Beukes from having someone represent her during job discipline meetings. The company charged Beukes with disobeying leadership...

Namdia has worked closely with police throughout their investigation of the huge diamond theft case. The company started checking everything inside their operation after robbers stole N$350 million worth of diamonds back on January 18. Family members of Francis Eiseb, the security chief who died...

The MR44 freeway between Swakopmund and Walvis Bay opened Friday when President Nangolo Mbumba cut the ribbon. People call it the Hifikepunye Pohamba Freeway or sometimes just the road behind Dune 7. This upgraded dual-carriage road runs 42 kilometers along the coast, connecting the two beach...

People mess with electric meters and hook up power illegally all over informal neighborhoods, causing big headaches for Northern Electricity Distributor. The company spokesman, Simon Lukas, talked about this problem after they finished checking customer meters throughout their service area...

The United States PEPFAR program just gave a brand new healthcare boat to help folks in the Zambezi area. Health Minister Kalumbi Shangula announced last Friday that this boat will make a huge difference for people living far away from medical help. Many communities sit on islands or live where...

The Swapo Party Youth League has cut all ties with Petrus Hatupopi after police arrested him on fraud charges. Hatupopi sits on the SPYL central committee but recently landed behind bars for tricking people about party business deals. He lied to folks, claiming he received a contract from the...

Lawmakers on the natural resources committee want tougher rules for mining and energy companies across Namibia. They believe these businesses need closer monitoring after finding problems with how they treat the environment and their workers. The committee members traveled to check on companies...

A report from lawmakers found major issues in wildlife areas in the Kunene and Zambezi regions. These protected lands face growing problems with wild animals meeting humans, hunting crimes, and bad money handling. A team of officials checked out eighteen conservation spots from January through...

Albert Kawana wants tough action against people selling drugs across the country. The home affairs minister spoke at a new police station opening last Thursday near Swakopmund. Drug problems keep growing worse throughout the Erongo region, causing serious worry among officials. Our young people...

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah breaks new ground as she prepares to lead Swapo after 65 years of male leadership. The party gave her full support last month when the central committee voted her through without competition. They plan to make everything official during Saturday's special meeting happening...

Police across Masvingo hunt for a 36-year-old man who tricked locals out of nearly fifty thousand dollars. Tinashe Tabarembengo vanished after pocketing cash from folks who believed he worked as an official Be Forward car import representative. Law enforcement officials warned residents about...

Cops locked up Tyron Pigors Siegfried from Bulawayo after finding crystal meth at his house Thursday. He stood before Judge Polite Dube-Banda yesterday. The court pushed his bail hearing to Monday. Lawyer Innocent Rujeko Mafirakureva represents him through Moyo & Nyoni. Police charged Siegfried...

The Supreme Court turned down Mike Chimombe's request to get out of jail before his trial. They agreed with the earlier ruling from the High Court. The National Prosecuting Authority announced this decision today. They explained that the court found strong reasons to keep Chimombe locked up...

Agnes Mugayi lost her life when she touched exposed wires coming from a generator at work. The 58-year-old bartender from the Federation, Dangamvura, worked at a local drinking spot in Sakubva. Her brother Lovemore, aged 60, runs the bottle store where she worked. He found her body last Thursday...

A court cleared Ibbo Mandaza Jr of charges he hurt his former spouse last Christmas Eve. The judge decided his ex-wife, Tyler Roxanne Robinson, told a story full of holes. She claimed Ibbo Jr, who stands at 33 years old, attacked her during a fight at his place when their two-year-old kid was...

Armed robbers pretend to be traffic cops on roads across Manicaland Province. These fake officers wear police uniforms and create phony roadblocks to trap drivers, especially those operating delivery trucks. They already struck twice on the same day last month along different highways. During...

Tantallon Estates, also called Nyore Nyore Housing Scheme, will open soon for residents of Manyame. Bitumen World crews are putting the final touches on streets throughout the area. Pinnacle Properties started this project to help the government build affordable houses for everybody. After they...