Former trainee medical doctor Dennis Noa, convicted of rape earlier this year, has been acquitted following a successful appeal in the Windhoek High Court. Judges Herman January and Philanda Christiaan overturned Noa’s conviction, leading to his acquittal and release. Noa (29) was initially sentenced to eight years’ imprisonment in February, one month after the Windhoek […]
Cross-border livestock theft appears to be on the rise in the Kavango East Region. The police received 32 cattle that were recovered in Angola at Ndiyona. The Crime Investigation Coordinator, Bonifatius Kanyetu, said livestock theft cases have alarmingly increased this year compared to previous years. Deputy Commissioner Kanyetu said the stolen herds of cattle are […]
Police in Keetmanshoop have reported a tragic incident involving a local resident who committed suicide by driving his NP 300 Nissan Bakkie head-on into an oncoming truck, resulting in his death. ||Kharas Police Crime Investigations Coordinator, Deputy Commissioner Nicodemus Mbango, stated that the collision occurred this morning on the B1 highway, approximately 20 kilometers north […]
RedForce Debt Management has filed an urgent application with the Windhoek High Court to prevent the Henties Bay Municipality from terminating its debt recovery contract. In court documents, RedForce claims that the cancellation has caused the company severe and irreparable harm. They are seeking an order to suspend the termination until a full review can […]
There have been no arrests made so far in connection with the fatal cash-in-transit robbery that occurred in Swakopmund. According to a police statement, the suspects escaped with N$350,000 on Monday. As the investigation continues, there have been no recoveries or arrests to report. In the meantime, the police have released the identity of the […]
Lawyer Kadhila Amoomo has announced the release of activist Michael Amushelelo from police custody. Amushelelo surrendered himself to the police and was arrested on Tuesday morning. Kadhila Amoomo, on his social media, said that Amushelelo’s legal team will be closely examining and compiling the political cases filed against their client, questioning the pattern of arrests […]
The leader of the Affirmative Repositioning (AR), Dr. Job Amupanda, has announced a significant win in the ongoing case over the veterinary cordon fence popularly known as the Red Line. Amupanda confirmed that his team secured a protective cost order, shielding them from financial liabilities in the ongoing legal battle. He alleged that government officials, […]
Seven cases were heard at the newly constructed Hoachanas Periodical Court today. In a statement, the Office of the Judiciary said today’s hearings signify the full operationalisation of the periodical court and mark the beginning of a new era for the Hoachanas community and the entire Hardap Region. Present at the hearings were the Executive […]
Residents of the Ndama location in Rundu are requesting police visibility as street robberies increase. The community shared its concerns with the Inspector General of the Police, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, during a patrol. The community wants to see more patrols, especially now that the festive season is fast approaching. Common crimes recorded in the […]
Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security Minister reaffirmed the government’s dedication to protect the lives and properties of the citizenry. Dr. Albert Kawana gave the assurance at the inauguration of the Elundu Police Post in the Omundaungilo Constituency of the Ohangwena Region. Dr. Kawana says the plight of the police officers stationed along the Namibia-Angola […]
