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Trainee doctor arrested for alleged rape of patient

Written by Maria Kandjungu on 13 April 2021

WINDHOEK, 13 APR (NAMPA) – The Namibian Police on Tuesday arrested a health practitioner at the Katutura State Hospital accused of raping a patient.
This incident was confirmed by Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, who said the suspect, a male trainee doctor, is expected to appear in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday.
It is alleged that the suspect raped a male patient on Tuesday, she said.
Ministry of Health and Social Services Executive Director, Ben Nangombe, who refused to give any additio ...

Geingob withdraws Vilho from parliament

Written by Maria Kandjungu on 13 April 2021

WINDHOEK, 13 APR (NAMPA) – President Hage Geingob has withdrawn former Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Rear Admiral (Rtd) Peter Hafeni Vilho, from Parliament following Vilho’s resignation from his ministerial position earlier this month.
This was announced in the National Assembly by Speaker Peter Katjavivi on Tuesday, who said the withdrawal is with effect from 08 April 2021, the day a letter was addressed to him by the president regarding the withdrawal.
“I have been informed by President Hage ...

Fishrot accused allegedly caught with cellphones in jail cells

WINDHOEK, 12 APR (NAMPA) – Former Justice minister Sacky Shanghala and his Fishrot co-accused James Hatuikulipi were allegedly found in possession of cellphones at the Windhoek Correctional Facility two weeks ago where they are awaiting trial. (Video by: Josephina Simeon) NAMPA TV

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