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Bail date in China-Namibia graft case delayed

AFP Global Edition 118 days ago

The bail application of two Namibians and a Chinese arrested in a graft investigation of a firm linked to the son of China's President Hu Jintao was on Tuesday postponed to next month. "One of the three accused has no money at ...

Moses beats Shimada to retain boxing title

AFP Global Edition 121 days ago

Paulus Moses of Namibia retained his World Boxing Association lightweight title Sunday with a unanimous points victory over Takehiro Shimada of Japan in a 12-round bout. Defending his title for the first time since becoming champion last January in Tokyo, the 'Hitman' ...

Namibia seal slaughter goes ahead after failed deal

AFP Global Edition 122 days ago

An Australian-based fur company has begun culling baby seals in Namibia after animal rights activists failed to pay on time the millions of dollars they pledged to buy the company out, the owner said Friday. "Nothing came from these associations and we ...

EnerGulf (ENG) shares jump after Namibia update

Stockhouse 123 days ago

Exploration activities set to continue Shares of EnerGulf Resources (TSX: V.ENG, Stock Forum) climbed more than 51% to 65 cents Wednesday, after the company provided an update on Block 1711 in Namibia. The company reported that the Ministry of Mines and Energy ...

Namibian president suspends defence chief

AFP Global Edition 123 days ago

Namibian President Hifikepunye Pohamba has suspended the country's defence force chief over alleged "irregularities", which media on Thursday linked to possible kickbacks from a Chinese supplier. "The decision to suspend Lieutenant General Martin Shalli stems from serious allegations of irregularities, which must ...

China news blackout on graft case linked to Hu's son

AFP Global Edition 124 days ago

China's Internet censors blocked news Thursday about a graft probe in Namibia involving a firm linked to the son of President Hu Jintao, as the state-run media ignored the sensitive issue. Two Namibians and a Chinese national were arrested last week in ...

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