Namibia dismisses minister accused of rape

WINDHOEK: Namibia´s president has dismissed agriculture minister Mac Hengari, her office announced on 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 government post in March. “President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has relieved Hon. Dr Mac-Albert Hengari of his duties as Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform,” the president´s office said in a statement shared on social media.