Keetmanshoop Regional Court Magistrate Frans Anderson on Thursday sentenced a 38-year-old man to six years in prison for possession of uncut diamonds. Mateus Petrus Nakagumbo was initially charged with theft of rough diamonds and disguising the unlawful origin of property. Nakagumbo pleaded not guilty to these charges but admitted guilt to two alternative counts—possession of […]
Namibia on Friday reaffirmed its support for Palestine and called for global action against Israel’s violations of international law. Speaking at a high-level meeting at The Hague, Minister of Justice Yvonne Dausab condemned the ongoing violence in Gaza despite the ceasefire agreement between the two parties and urged nations to take decisive measures to hold […]
The Erongo Police made a shocking discovery over the weekend, finding three human remains in different locations across the region, Otjimbingwe, Tubusis, and Okombahe. Among the discoveries was the body of 64-year-old Katrina Paulina Boois, who had been missing since August 10, 2024. Her remains were found on Saturday at around 10:00 at Dawe Tsaub […]
A 44-year-old teacher in the Zambezi Region was attacked by unknown people in Chotto compound in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The victim has been identified as Axon Samupwa, who sustained serious arm and facial injuries. He was found unconscious on the main street in Chotto, where he fell after the attack and was […]
The Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises has confirmed it has been briefed on the recent diamond robbery at Namib Desert Diamonds (NAMDIA) and the ongoing investigation. In response to questions from the nbc, spokesperson Wilson Shikoto stated that while the Ministry is aware of the incident, further operational inquiries should be directed to NAMDIA’s […]
The second suspect in the Namib Desert Diamonds (NAMDIA) robbery, Sam Shololo, was caught in the act of the crime, the state informed the Windhoek Magistrates Court. Shololo, who faces charges of murder, attempted murder, robbery with aggravating circumstances, and possession of rough diamonds, appeared before the court this morning (Tues) following the violent robbery […]
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 […]
