Namibian Police extends nationwide crime prevention operation

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The Namibian Police has extended a nationwide crime prevention operation, code-named “Walya Shakakodhi Tala Pombada".

The operation was conducted from 30 January to 2 February across all 14 regions and was extended by the police chief, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, on Tuesday.

Ministry says TotalEnergies-Petrobras deal not yet final

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The Ministry of Industries, Mines, and Energy says the reported acquisition of a participating interest in a petroleum exploration license between TotalEnergies and Petrobras cannot be recognised as concluded until the required legal process has been followed.
 

Victor Malima’s mother, aunt appear in court

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The mother of NAMCOR corruption suspect Victor Malima appeared in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court on Monday alongside his aunt after the pair were arrested over the weekend.

Malima has been on the run from the law since July last year. 

High Court civil workload surges as cases per judge top 600

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Case registration in the country's courts has remained high over the past year, with the workload in the High Court’s civil stream rising from about 384 cases per judge in 2024 to more than 600 cases per judge last year.

NDF shortlists 9 from Tsumkwe, 3 from Marginalised groups

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Colonel Petrus Shilumbu, the spokesperson for the Namibia Defence Force (NDF), has clarified that nine candidates from the Tsumkwe Constituency have been shortlisted for recruitment and that three of them are from the marginalised community.

Press freedom fears after Beukes removed from State House

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Concerns over press freedom have been raised after journalist Jemima Beukes was removed from State House on Monday, shortly after questioning President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah about allegations that Namibia’s oil sector is being managed by members of the President’s family.