Over 10,000 firearms, ammunition magazines, and explosive ordinances have been surrendered to the Namibian Police over the past three years. Police spokesperson Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi made this announcement when she announced the annual amnesty period, which commenced at the start of September. Citizens and residents are expected to surrender any illegal and unwanted arms, […]
As he steps down as the Otjozondjupa Police Commander, Commissioner Heinrich Tjiveze has called on the incoming commander to solidify policing systems with farmers and the community to help curb stocktheft. Commissioner Tjiveze made this request during the handing over of office to Commissioner Philip Hindengwa, who takes over following his promotion from Kunene Region. […]
The Fishrot trial resumed this morning in the absence of one accused, Ricardo Gustavo, who is still hospitalised. The court is currently focused on preliminary issues concerning an interlocutory application. This legal manoeuvre could potentially halt the main trial while the interlocutory matter is addressed. Lawyer Mbanga Siyomunji, who represents some of the accused in […]
The Keetmanshoop Magistrate’s Court has struck off the court roll a murder case in which two police officers were implicated in the death of Elleste Plaatjies. The officers attached to the Police’s Special Reserve Force, Bernard Mulisa and Wilbard Neshuku, were charged with murder and assault with the intent to cause grievous bodily harm. Plaatjies […]
The continuation of the much anticipated Fishrot trial has suffered another postponement to Tuesday after it came to light that one of the accused, Ricardo Gustavo, has been hospitalised. Gustavo, who is reportedly battling congestive heart failure, is currently receiving medical care. The announcement was made in court today by former Justice Minister Sacky Shanghala, […]
Suicide and drug possession top the weekend police report. Two of the three suicides reported are of women in their 40s. At Oshifo’s Omumbonde Village, Lucia Pokanana (47) allegedly hanged herself at home, as did 44-year-old Meriam Kairi from Orwetoveni at Otjiwarongo. The third suicide is of 31-year-old Simon Anabeb from Oshivelo. Anabeb also […]
A 45-year-old man was arrested on stock theft charges after he was caught with 14 stolen Bonsmara studs from Farm Omantumba in the Hochfeld area of Okahandja District, Otjozondjupa Region. The cattle are valued at N$426,000. According to regional community liaison officer, Senior Inspector Maureen Mbeha, the suspect was arrested on Saturday morning, but his […]
The Vice President of Namibia, Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, says the acceleration of the country’s developmental agenda can be attained at a fast pace through public-private partnerships. She made these remarks during the inauguration of the Onawa police station in the Oshana Region. The N$2 million police station will serve Onawa, a fast-growing informal settlement, and […]
Chief of the Namibian Defence Force (NDF) Air Marshal Martin Pinehas wants more defence training institutions. Pinehas made this call as he was officiating the 18th intake of the Junior Staff Course graduation ceremony at Namibia Command and Staff College, in Okahandja. Air Marshal Pinehas underscored the necessity to establish more prestigious institutions to pursue […]
Former Omaheke Police Commander, Commissioner Andreas Haingura, is now the head of police in the Kavango East Region. He has replaced Commissioner Johanna Ngondo, who is now the advisor in the Office of the Inspector General. During the handing-over ceremony, Commissioner Ngondo reflected on her achievements for the past decade. “The crime was manageable and […]
