US EditionNamibia: President Nandi-Ndaitwah Officially Relieves Minister Hengari of His Duties
- Namibia's President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah dismissed Agriculture Minister Mac Hengari on Sunday.
- Reports emerged that police opened an investigation into Hengari for alleged rape.
- Authorities arrested Hengari on Saturday over multiple charges including rape and kidnapping.
- The president's office stated the dismissal takes effect from Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
- Hengari denies wrongdoing and is expected to appear in court soon.
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Namibian Minister of Agriculture Mac-Albert Hengari was arrested on Sunday, 27 April. He is under investigation for rape of a minor whose facts date back to 2019.
Namibia minister sacked over rape charge
Namibia's president has dismissed agriculture minister Mac Hengari, her office announced Sunday, as reports emerged that he is under investigation for alleged rape. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's statement came as a police spokesperson confirmed media reports that an investigation had been opened into Hengari. According to reports in the country's press, a minor has accused him of having raped her. Hengari had only been appointed to the gove…
Namibia: President Nandi-Ndaitwah Officially Relieves Minister Hengari of His Duties
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has officially relieved newly-appointed minster of agriculture, fisheries, water and land reform Mac Hengari of his duties following his arrest on Saturday.
Namibian agriculture minister Mac-Albert Hengari, aged 59, was dismissed from office and sent to prison for raping a 16-year-old girl.
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