The father of the two-year-old, Lydia Namusha, killed at Ohalumbele Village in the Omusati Region, has lamented that the incident left him heartbroken.
The toddler was allegedly murdered by Juuso Namusha's girlfriend, Hilma Hiskia, out of jealousy last week Friday.
A 31-year-old woman, Hilma Hiskia, has been remanded in custody by Magistrate Tuarirovangu Kasirua for allegedly killing her boyfriend’s 3-year-old daughter at Ohalumbebe village over the weekend. Her case was postponed to 16 June.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has reaffirmed that the victims of the 1988 bomb blast at the then Barclays Bank in Oshakati, will never be forgotten.
The president paid tribute to the 27 victims during a remembrance ceremony of the events dating back to 19 February 1988, held in Ongwediva on Sunday.
SWAPO stalwart Erkki Nghimtina was laid to rest this morning at the Eenhana Memorial Shrine in the Ohangwena Region. The former minister passed away at his home in Edundja Village on February 8th at the age of 78.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has stated that the government is dedicated to ensuring that those responsible for the shooting and throwing of acid at Justine Shiweda will be brought to justice.
The colleagues of the late Ondangwa Court control prosecutor Justine Shiweda say picking up the pieces following her demise remains an uphill battle.
Tributes continue to pour in for the late Swapo Party liberation stalwart Erkki Nghimtina as many reminisce on his life pre- and post-independence.
Nghimtina died on Sunday, aged 77.
Prosecutor-General Martha Imalwa delivered an emotional tribute to the family of the late Ondangwa-based prosecutor, Justine Shiweda.
She described Shiweda as an outstanding and committed prosecutor who was simply doing her job. Imalwa added that her death will not be in vain.
The Minister of Health and Social Services (MoHSS), Esperance Luvindao, was more displeased than happy when she recently inaugurated a multi-million dollar office building for the Oshakati Hospital management team.
In her view, there is more need to build health facilities than offices.
A delegation from northern Namibia, comprising four governors who share common borders with Angola, has concluded a week-long visit to the neighbouring country.
