Housebreaking and road accidents top this week’s most committed crimes. Housebreaking incidents dominated and accounted for the highest number of cases. In Omahenene, suspects got away with N$16,000 after they broke into a shebeen. At Katima Mulilo, N$125,000 was stolen when suspects also broke into a house, while in Rehoboth items worth N$13,000 were also […]
The police in the Otjozondjupa Region have recorded two murder cases on Christmas Eve. The region’s Community Liaison Officer, Senior Inspector Maureen Mbeha, says one of the murders occurred at Otjiwarongo’s Tsaxa-Aibes location of an unidentified Angolan man who was stabbed to death with a knife. According to reports, the victim was reportedly stabbed in […]
Joakim Kayangura was denied bail in the Rundu Magistrate Court following his arrest in the hit and run that occurred along the Trans Zambezi Highway. The incident happened over the weekend. Julius Haupindi, 21, who was among the five victims, died instantly. On the way to the Rundu Intermediate Hospital, Sindere Fillomin Natali, one of […]
The police in the Otjozondjupa Region have expressed concern over the attitude of some drivers on the B1, who continuously disregard traffic laws and regulations. In a media statement, NamPol’s Community Liaison Officer, Senior Inspector Maureen Mbeha, says they have observed non-adherence to traffic rules and regulations by some motorists who potentially could put other […]
Nearly a month after Namibians cast their votes to elect new leaders, legal experts have shed light on the transformative changes within the country’s Electoral Act. They paid particular attention to the dispute resolution mechanism in the legislative framework introduced in 2014. Speaking on the nbc’s Wheels of Justice with Daniel Nadunya, they explored how […]
The Namibian Police in the Otjozondjupa Region have recorded two suicides in Otjiwarongo and Grootfontein on Monday. According to regional community liaison officer, Senior Inspector Maureen Mbeha, an 87-year-old Grootfontein-based community activist, Uwe Rathman’s body was discovered in a motor vehicle parked in his garage at erf 27 on Moltke Street at around 19:00. Police […]
Two suspects were arrested over the weekend for possession of elephant tusks and illegal entry into the country near Kwala Village in the Zambezi Region during a joint intelligence-led operation. The operation uncovered the illegal sale of eight elephant tusks, with one of the suspects found without valid immigration documents. The police apprehended the suspects, […]
To ensure safety and maintain order during the festive season, Ohangwena Police recently rolled out an operation to provide a safer environment for all Namibians and tourists during and after the festive season. Launching the operation, Ohangwena Police Commander, Commissioner Ottilie Kashuupulwa, said it underscores the importance of collective efforts to foster a secure and […]
The body of a 40-year-old man, Kevin Kelly !Gonteb, was discovered in a pool of blood by two passersby early Sunday morning between 02:00 and 03:00 in the new industrial area at John ya Otto Street in Swakopmund. The police attended to the matter, and according to preliminary investigations, the deceased was bumped by a […]
Lawyer Sisa Namandje has donated N$100 000 towards the Sisa Namandje Foundation to benefit less fortunate households. Established in 2020, the Foundation operates primarily through donations from its founder and senior director, Sisa Namandje, supported by other supportive contributors. The Foundation actively contributes by empowering marginalised communities, providing access to opportunities, and creating pathways to […]
