The bail application for one of the Fishrot accused, Tamson Hatuikulipi, is expected to continue in the High Court on Monday. This is Hatuikulipi’s third bid for bail, which he launched in February this year, counting on supposed new facts. He based his new bail application on the grounds that the trial did not start […]
A middle-aged man committed suicide this afternoon in the Tobias Hainyeko Constituency in Ombili. The man allegedly came to Windhoek from the Oshikoto Region for a job interview and was living with a friend. He allegedly sent the friend to the nearby shops to buy food. The friend, however, could not buy the food as […]
A 12-year-old girl was allegedly raped by an unknown man wearing a mask on her way home from school on Friday, the Namibian Police Force in the Oshikoto Region reported. According to Oshikoto Regional Commander, Commissioner Theopoline Kalompo-Nashikaku, the incident was brought to the attention of the police on Tuesday. It happened on Friday around […]
Police Inspector General Joseph Shikongo emphasises that, in an era where the global policing landscape is rapidly changing due to advanced technology and rising cybercrime, police leadership must be forward-thinking, adaptable, and innovative. He highlighted this point during the official opening of the five-day Success and Career Development Training in Swakopmund. Lieutenant General Shikongo says […]
Senior officers of NamPol’s border and infrastructure protection directorate are gathered in Rundu to, among others, look at strategies to combat cross-border crime. Law enforcement officers stationed at borders deal with a host of challenges, including fleet and staff shortages, inadequate accommodation, and not enough uniforms. The feeding of members deployed in remote areas was […]
49-year-old Tuutileni Mika appeared in the Ondangwa Magistrate’s Court on charges of murder, attempted murder, theft of a bicycle, discharge of a firearm, and threat to kill. following a shooting at Henning Crusher in Ondangwa on Friday. It is alleged that Johannes shot and killed 43-year-old John Myburgh while 44-year-old Johan Richter is fighting for his […]
The two men allegedly shot by their 59-year-old colleague at Henning Crusher at Ondangwa on Friday have been identified as 43-year-old John Myburgh and 44-year-old Johan Richter. The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) Oshana Commander, Commissioner Naftal Lungameni Sakaria, said the two victims were employed as Production and Mechanical Managers at Henning Crusher at Ondangwa. According […]
The High Court has set aside the suspension of Karasburg Town Council political office bearers, declaring it unlawful. The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Erastus Uutoni, dissolved the entire council without remuneration in March this year. At the time, Uutoni cited a litany of violations against the Local Authorities Act and non-compliance with ministerial […]
The Magistrates’ and Judges’ Association of Namibia (MJA) has expressed deep concern over the safety and security of judicial officers following a brazen arson attack on the Gobabis Magistrate’s Court. The attack, which occurred on 1 October 2024, saw the public prosecutor’s office set ablaze by an unknown individual. While no injuries were reported, the […]
The fate of the Northern Veterinary Cordon Fence, commonly referred to as the Red Line, will be decided in a high-stakes legal battle set for early next year. Professor Job Amupanda, leader of Affirmative Repositioning, will face the government from January 21 to 31, 2025. As the applicant, Amupanda is advocating for the complete removal […]
