Tag: Namibia

Namibia marks colonial genocide for first time with memorial day

Dubbed "Germany's forgotten genocide", and described by historians as the first genocide…

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British tourist arrested in Namibia over nude photos of children

A British national has been arrested in Namibia for allegedly sexually molesting…

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Namibian minister sacked after being accused of rape

Namibia's agriculture minister has been sacked after being accused of raping a…

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‘Fees have fallen’ in Namibia as president announces free higher education

Namibia's new president has announced that university fees will be scrapped from…

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Namibia swears in first female president

Namibia's new president was sworn in on Friday to lead a country…

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Sam Nujoma, first president of Namibia, dies aged 95

The first president of independent Namibia, Sam Nujoma, has died at the…

Sam Nujoma: The revolutionary leader who liberated Namibia

Revered as "father of the nation" and the icon of Namibia's liberation…

Former Namibian first lady warns of fraudsters using her face

Namibia's former First Lady Monica Geingos has released a video message warning…

Sensitive data leaked after Namibia ransomware hack

Namibia's state-owned telecoms company has fallen victim to what is known as…

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Why voters are giving Africa’s governing parties a bloody nose

Namibia's governing party, Swapo, has retained its hold on power after more…

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