China pledges respect for Namibia’s sovereignty in ongoing cooperation

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Chinese Ambassador to Namibia Zhao Weiping said that Chinese investments would never threaten Namibia's sovereignty or create dependency.

He said such concerns are misplaced, stating that China's cooperation with Namibia is based on mutual respect and equality.

Cedric Willemse granted N$200,000 bail

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Magistrate Olga Muharukua has granted bail of N$200,000 to Cedric Willemse, one of the accused in the alleged multi-million-dollar NAMCOR scandal.

Willemse has also been ordered to report to the investigating officer daily and not to leave the district of Windhoek.

Paul Biya declared winner in Cameroon’s election

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Cameroon's Constitutional Council has declared 92-year-old President Paul Biya the winner of the just-concluded presidential election, granting him an eighth consecutive term in office. 

Biya secured 53.66% of the vote, defeating his main challenger, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, who received 35.19%.

Johanna Ngondo appointed first female |Khomas police commander

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Inspector General Joseph Shikongo has again reshuffled the |Khomas regional police command, appointing Commissioner Johanna Ngondo as the new regional commander effective 1 November.

Ngondo becomes the first woman to lead the |Khomas police.

G4S Namibia says NAMDIA lawsuit lacks clarity and detail

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G4S Namibia says that a lawsuit filed by NAMDIA is vague and lacks sufficient detail to assess the alleged loss.

NAMDIA seeks N$314 million in damages following a diamond theft at its headquarters on January 18.

Family of Florence Nghifikwa opposes bail for murder suspect

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The family of the late Florence Nghifikwa, supported by community members, handed over a petition to State prosecutors at the Katutura Magistrate's Court opposing bail for Elias Shityeni, the man charged in connection with her murder.

Degazetted Tsoaxaudaman chief Joshua Seibeb accepts decision

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The degazetted chief of the Tsoaxaudaman Traditional Authority, Joshua Seibeb, has said he will not fight the decision.

But he emphasised that he was appointed by the late Chief Bethuel Haraseb and therefore questioned how he was removed by the minister.