Sam Shololo (45), one of the accused in the NAMDIA diamond heist, has been discharged from a state hospital in Windhoek, police spokesperson Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi has confirmed. Shololo is alleged to have suffered several gunshot wounds and was hospitalized on the night of the violent robbery. He is charged with murder, attempted murder, […]
Police in Keetmanshoop have teamed up with reformed ex-offender Paulus Shimweetheleni, known as ‘Ninja,’ to engage directly with young people about the consequences of crime. During a recent police community engagement, residents raised concerns over the rising crime rate, fueled largely by gangsterism. After serving 25 years in prison for robbery with aggravating circumstances and […]
Residents of Kongola in the Zambezi Region are concerned about the regular prison breaks at the Menias Brian Libuto Police Station. Since 2014, thirty inmates have escaped from the police holding cells on four occasions. Addressing a media conference in Kongola on Wednesday, Kilo Manyando, the spokesperson for the concerned residents and Police Commander of […]
A 38-year-old South African woman, Chante Coetzee, appeared before the Katima Mulilo Magistrate’s Court on Friday following her extradition from Zambia. She faces multiple charges related to motor vehicle theft. Coetzee was handed over at the Katima Mulilo border post on Thursday by Interpol Zambia, working in collaboration with Namibian authorities. She was immediately arrested […]
A Ghanaian digital marketing and tourism promotion firm accuses the Namibian Tourism Board of withholding payment for services rendered under a contract agreement signed in 2023. Hype.UP Limited from Ghana alleges that NTB owes it over N$700,000 calculated on today’s rate. The Chief Executive Officer of Hype.UP Limited, Ike Dsane, said they have filed a […]
The case of the seven people at Rundu, accused of forging school results, has been postponed to 13 February. The accused were arrested for allegedly tampering with school report cards. The seven suspects, 17-year-old Feblonia Shifura, 18-year-old Maria Muyenga and Christine Hausiku, 19-year-old Maria Aiyambo, 21-year-old Joseph Addy Maseka, and Frank Kasera, as well as […]
With the recent surge in reports of customers being targeted by fraudsters who steal their hard-earned money, FNB Namibia has expressed concern over the increasing fraudulent tactics aimed at their clients. Nangula Kauluma, the Chief Executive Officer of FNB Namibia Retail, emphasized that many clients become victims of fraudsters who sell them false dreams in […]
Activist Job Amupanda has staunchly defended his challenge to the Veterinary Cordon Fence (Red Line) during cross-examination in the High Court. Professor Amupanda argued that the Red Line perpetuates systemic discrimination against approximately 60% of Namibians while benefitting what he called a few “capitalists,” calling for its removal to uphold constitutional rights and equality. Advocate […]
Four days have passed since the most daring diamond heist at Namib Desert Diamonds (NAMDIA). Neither the company nor the police have addressed the public through a media conference. The silence has sparked criticism, giving rise to speculation and a host of conspiracy theories around an armed robbery believed to involve diamonds worth millions of […]
Media Ombudsman John Nakuta said that NAMDIA and the police are dealing with a complex situation, which begs for accurate and verified information. Dr. Nakuta, however, said the communication strategy of the two institutions leaves much to be desired. He expressed regret over the failure to share timely information, which only facilitates the spread of […]
