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No law for synthetic diamond sales under false pretence: Alweendo

Despite the global surge for sustainable lab-grown diamonds, Namibia currently has no regulations that prevent synthetic diamond manufacturers from marketing and selling lab-produced diamonds as natural diamonds.This was revealed by Minister of Mines …

Woman robbed at Okapika village

A 46-year-old woman was robbed and assaulted in her home at Okapika village in the Omusati Region Friday night.The Namibian Police Force in a crime report on Monday said the incident occurred around 20h11, when the suspect allegedly broke the victim’s…

Noordoewer border post closed due to flooding

The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (MHAISS) has dispatched a team of immigration officers to assist with immigration issues after the closure of the Noordoewer border post situated between Namibia and South Africa (Vioolsdr…

ECN warns of fake recruitment scam circulating on social media

The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has cautioned that there are fake posts circulating on social media, falsely claiming that the ECN is recruiting staff online.ECN’s Manager of Corporate Communications and Marketing, De Wet Siluka, confirmed o…

Sixty-five illegal crossings foiled, fourteen boats seized

Sixty-five illegal migration attempts were thwarted during Eid of Idha feast, the Directorate General of the National Guard said on Sunday, and 2,068 migrants were rescued. Coast guards in Sfax, Kerkennah and Mahdia foiled 47 illegal crossings and res…