A village in the Kavango East region of Namibia has been hit by a deadly outbreak of foodborne illness that has claimed the lives of at least seven people. The victims are believed to have consumed contaminated porridge made from the residue of traditionally brewed alcohol on Saturday. Investigation ongoing According to deputy commissioner Bonifatius Kanyetu, the regional crime investigations coordinator, the police have sent out a team to investigate the cause of the deaths and collect samples for testing.…

A saddening incident unfolded at Omahenene location in Oshakati when a 51-year-old woman tragically took her own life. According to a crime report released by the police on Sunday, the woman’s lifeless body was discovered in her room during the afternoon. The authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding her untimely death. Suspected Suicides Shake Omusati and Oshakati West Villages In a series of unfortunate events, two additional suspected suicides shook communities in Namibia. In Okathitu KaNangombe, a village situated…

Namibia’s leading telecom company, MTC, has announced that it will require its customers to provide facial recognition and fingerprint data when registering their SIM cards. The company claims that this is a mandatory measure to prevent fraud and cybercrime, and that many other businesses are already collecting biometric data. However, this move has sparked a lot of criticism and controversy, as many people are worried about the potential misuse and abuse of their personal data. MTC is also a publicly…