Tag: Namibia
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Police Seek Public Help to Trace Suspect and Missing Man
The Namibian Police have issued a fresh appeal for public help in tracing two people connected by separate incidents this month: a suspect wanted in a vehicle theft case in Windhoek and a man reported missing in Tsumeb earlier this month. Police spokespersons emphasized that information from the public could prove decisive in resolving both…
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Hamukwaya Maintains No Bribe Evidence in High Court Bail Appeal
Overview of the Case Jennifer Hamukwaya, a 43-year-old Namibian business figure, finds herself at the center of a high-profile legal battle tied to allegations of fraud and money laundering linked to the state-owned oil company, Namcor. After an arrest that drew widespread attention, Hamukwaya has continued to challenge the charges and pursue bail in the…
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Hamukwaya Contends No Evidence of Bribe Money in High Court Bail Appeal
Overview of the Case Jennifer Hamukwaya, a 43-year-old Namibian who previously climbed the ranks of the corporate world, is at the center of a high-profile legal battle linked to allegations of fraud and money laundering connected to the state-owned oil company Namcor. As her High Court bail appeal unfolds, Hamukwaya publicly rejects claims that she…
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Namibia strengthens locust response as six-region teams reinforce Zambezi control efforts
Mass Locust Outbreak Spurs Coordinated Deployment The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has escalated its battle against the swarming locust outbreaks plaguing the Zambezi Region. In a coordinated effort to curb crop losses and safeguard farmers’ livelihoods, reinforcement teams from six regions have joined frontline control operations. The move aims to accelerate…
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Hamukwaya Reiterates Absence of Bribe Evidence in High Court Bail Appeal
Overview: Hamukwaya’s stance in the High Court bail appeal Jennifer Hamukwaya, a 43-year-old Namibian businesswoman who rose to prominence in the corporate sector before her arrest, has insisted that there is no evidence supporting bribery claims in her High Court bail appeal. The case, tied to allegations of fraud and money laundering involving the state-owned…
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Locust control intensified in Zambezi as ministry deploys additional response teams
New push to curb the locust outbreak in Zambezi The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has intensified its response to the locust outbreak in the Zambezi Region, dispatching reinforcement teams from six regions to bolster ongoing control operations. The move underscores the government’s commitment to protecting crops and livelihoods in one of…
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Expanding Locust Control: Extra Teams Deployed to Zambezi Region
Expanded Response as Locust Outbreak Presses into Zambezi The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has announced a decisive escalation of its locust control operations in the Zambezi Region. In a coordinated effort to curb the swarms that threaten crops and livelihoods, reinforcement teams from six regions have been deployed to bolster ongoing…
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German Embassy Outsources Schengen Visas to TLS Contact
New Arrangement Aims to Speed Up Schengen Visa Processing The German Embassy in Windhoek has announced a major operational change for applicants seeking Schengen visas. Starting mid-January, the embassy will outsource the handling of visa applications to a private service provider, TLS Contact. The move is designed to streamline the process, reduce waiting times, and…
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German Embassy Outsources Schengen Visa to TLS Contact Windhoek
Overview The German Embassy in Windhoek is outsourcing the handling of Schengen visa applications to a private service provider, TLS Contact, starting in mid-January. This move aims to reduce waiting times, offer more predictable processing, and provide applicants with a clearer and more convenient path to obtain a German or Schengen visa from Namibia. What…
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Fuel Smugglers Go Underground as Police Apprehensions Decline in Northern Namibia
Introduction: A Hidden but Persistent Threat Across northern Namibia, the visible displays of law enforcement against illicit fuel trading have diminished in recent months. Yet experts warn that the illegal import of fuel has not weakened; it has merely become more covert. The current pattern suggests that smugglers are recalibrating their operations to dodge scrutiny,…