The Namibian police have reported the murder of a 42-year-old man in Bethanie’s Riverside location. The victim was stabbed by a 26-year-old suspect who was taken into custody. In Keetmanshoop’s Tseiblaagte area, a 40-year-old man died following a stabbing incident at a bar. A 32-year-old suspect was arrested. The police are further investigating an incident […]
The Namibian police have seized drugs and illicit goods totalling N$304,890 over the weekend. On Friday in Klein Kuppe, a 38-year-old Angolan man was arrested after being found in possession of 2,452 tablets suspected to be ecstasy. The estimated street value of the drugs is N$294,240. In Tutaleni in Swakopmund, a 29-year-old man was arrested […]
The bail hearing for Edward Rooi who stands accused of killing his wife and daughter in 2022 at Stinkwater continues before the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court today. Rooi faces two counts of murder, four counts of attempted murder and two counts of malicious damage to property. When he took the stand on Thursday, Rooi informed Magistrate […]
14 Okashana communal livestock farmers and cattle herders made their appearance before the Tsumeb Magistrate’s Court, where they are facing a collective charge of malicious damage to property. The men were arrested in September 2024 for unlawfully removing fences erected on communal land, where they are also demanding investigations into the occupation of such grazing […]
High Court Judge Moses Chinhengo has urged the state to find a practical solution to the frozen assets of the Fishrot accused, questioning why the funds cannot be released without court intervention. The judge also expressed concern over the prolonged pre-trial detention of the accused, saying that no judicial system should allow individuals to remain […]
Namibia has been plagued by a series of high-profile financial crimes, many of which remain unresolved. The latest incident, possibly the largest heist in the country’s history, occurred on January 18 when armed robbers targeted the headquarters of Namib Desert Diamonds (NAMDIA) in Windhoek. They stole an undisclosed amount of diamonds, resulting in the death […]
Former fisheries minister Bernard Esau has urged the court to move forward with the Fishrot corruption trial without further delays, saying he wants to know his fate. Speaking to Judge Moses Chinhengo, Esau noted that while he can fund his legal defense, his assets are frozen under the Prevention of Organised Crime Act (POCA), restricting […]
The Fishrot corruption trial may encounter another delay after defence lawyers requested a two-week postponement to address the issue of plea explanations and responses to the state’s pre-trial memorandum. High Court Judge Moses Chinhengo said that the accused must be given an opportunity to explain their pleas and indicate whether they wish to respond to […]
Two learners from Tsumkwe Senior Secondary School (SSS) died in an accident on the Tsumkwe-Grootfontein gravel road on Monday. The Namibian Police Force’s head of community affairs in the Otjozondjupa Region, Senior Inspector Maureen Mbeha, informed Nampa that the deceased persons are Elizabeth Kambara, 18, and the 19-year-old Frans Chameia. Their relatives have been informed. […]
The Supreme Court will deliver its judgement on February 28 in the case challenging President Nangolo Mbumba’s decision to extend the recent presidential election. The case, brought by opposition leaders Panduleni Itula of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) and Bernadus Swartbooi of the Landless People’s Movement (LPM), questions the legality of the President’s extension […]
