South Africa

The Tsumeb siblings who have allegedly been in a sexual relationship for over two years were granted bail in an amount of N$500 each in December. They were arrested in July. Magistrate Ndatola Namushinga granted the accused bail with the condition that they do not contact each another. During their bail application they indicated that […]

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Over the jam-packed holiday season, the yearly Swakopmunder Musikwoche returned to the Namib Primary School hall at Swakopmund. Expectations were high for the well-attended event, which included outstanding performances at the coastal town. The Bank Windhoek-sponsored festival captivated the audience with musical tales of love, hate, jealousy, war and victory. The Youth Orchestra kicked off […]

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The presidency has confirmed that it will confer an official funeral on the former president of the South West Africa National Union (Swanu), Rihupisa Kandando. The official funeral will be conferred in recognition of his contributions to the Namibian liberation struggle. Kandando will be buried at Omitivine in the Aminius constituency on Saturday. Kandando died […]

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The two men charged with the rape and murder of Walvis Bay resident Vernon Gavin (52) on 30 December pleaded guilty in the Walvis Bay Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday. Erongo police spokesperson inspector Ileni Shapumba says: “It was alleged that the deceased, who was staying alone in his house, was attacked by someone who was […]

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