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Shinovene Immanuel

Shinovene Immanuel

Shinovene has been the head of the investigative unit since 2015. He has worked at The Namibian since January 2011. He is a member of the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) and in 2015 spent three months in South Africa as a fellow at Amabhungane, the then M&G centre of investigative journalism. Immanuel has broken a number of key stories implicating high-ranking government and political officials, as well as private sector operators, in alleged corrupt dealings and transactions. He also worked with the ICIJ on the Namibian legs of both the Panama Papers and Paradise Papers. Email: shinovene@namibian.com.na

Luqman Cloete

Luqman Cloete


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Man attacked by crocodile after ignoring warnings, provoking animal

Crocodile attack survivor Simson Paulus (41) ignored repeated warnings from the police, a regional councillor and members of the public about a crocodile spotted at Epalela in the Omusati region’s Onesi constituency on Saturday morning. Paulus, who is employed as…

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SPYL calls for urgent action on mental health, gender justice

Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) deputy secretary Christine Haindaka has expressed sorrow over the death of Clayton Manze (28) from Windhoek, who allegedly took his own life on Saturday. In a press statement released yesterday, Haindaka called for urgent national…

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Doctors challenge new health minister’s appointment, cite misconduct

Three Namibian medical professionals have alerted president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of newly appointed health and social services minister Esperance Luvindao’s controversial professional history. This includes allegations of professional misconduct that prompted a formal complaint. The complaint regarding the minister’s conduct was…

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Omusati crocodile victim was warned to stay away from reptile

A man attacked by a crocodile at Epalela in the Omusati region had been warned by the police to stay away from the reptile, Onesi constituency regional councillor Festus Petrus says. The man was attacked at Epalela on Saturday. According…

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Spy chief Likando steps down after five years in post

The director general of the Namibia Central Intelligence Service (NCIS), Benedict Likando, allegedly left the spy agency this month. When contacted for comment on Thursday, Likando referred The Namibian to “the authority” before ending the phone call. Asked whether he…

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Oukwanyama Traditional Authority to host 2025 Omaongo Festival

The Oukwanyama Traditional Authority (OTA) will host the Omaongo Festival at Omhedi in the Ohangwena region on 10 May 2025. The festival is hosted on a rotating basis by one of the eight northern traditional authorities. In a statement, the…

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UDF disappointed with exclusion of Damara from Govt

The secretary general of the United Democratic Front (UDF) Daniel Tsaneb has expressed deep disappointment over what he describes as the continued exclusion of Damara leaders from key government positions. Tsaneb has specifically raised concerns about the recent ministerial appointments.…

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Four constituencies to hold by-elections after councillor resignations

Four constituencies will hold by-elections in three months following the resignations of their councillors, who have taken up seats in the National Assembly. The affected constituencies are Grootfontein and Otjiwarongo in the Otjozondjupa region, Sesfontein in the Kunene region and…

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Kicked out in the rain

… mother of seven struggles to survive after protection order Johanna Nangombe (42) and her seven children are homeless, hungry, and struggling to stay dry as rain pours over their traditional hut. After living in their home at Ombondeyomutsegondjamba village…

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UDF disappointed with exclusion of Damara from Govt

The secretary general of the United Democratic Front (UDF) Daniel Tsaneb has expressed deep disappointment over what he describes as the continued exclusion of Damara leaders from key government positions. Tsaneb has specifically raised concerns about the recent ministerial appointments.…

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National Council calls for African-centered laws

National Council chairperson Lukas Muha has called for legislative harmonisation across the African continent, emphasising the need for the enactment of laws that reflect the continent’s unique identity and serve its people first. “Africa is in our hands. It is…

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