Three men charged in connection with the NAMDIA robbery will return to the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court tomorrow. Sam Shololo, Joel Angula, and Samuel Shipanga face charges of robbery with aggravating circumstances, murder, attempted murder, and unlawful possession of unpolished diamonds. The charges stem from a break-in at NAMDIA offices on January 18, during which security […]
The bail hearing of the former NAMCOR corruption accused is scheduled to continue in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court on Monday. Jennifer Hamukwaya, one of several individuals arrested three weeks ago in connection with alleged fraud and corruption at NAMCOR, informed Magistrate Linus Samunzala that she can afford to pay N$10,000 bail. Only one of the […]
Twenty people have been arrested in the Omaheke Region since the start of this year for drug abuse. Speaking at the Commemoration of the Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking at Gobabis, Omaheke Governor Pijoo Nganate pointed out that drug abuse and illicit trafficking have become systematic challenges. Nganate emphasised the importance of guardians […]
Namibia has recorded six cases of trafficking in persons between June 2024 and June this year. This was shared during the commemoration of the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons held at Rundu. Trafficking in persons occurs within the country and between the regions as well as across the borders. Trafficking victims are deceived by […]
The State has objected to granting bail to Austin Elindi and Connie Van Wyk, who were arrested on Monday by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) in connection with the alleged NAMCOR multi-million dollar corruption scandal. The two made their first appearance at the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court this morning. Austin Elindi owns Erongo Petroleum, a company said […]
In the early hours of this morning, a major drug bust unfolded in Miems Street, Khomasdal, following an intelligence-led police operation. At approximately 00:43 AM, law enforcement officers conducted a sting operation at a private residence, leading to the arrest of a 24-year-old Namibian male. The suspect was found in possession of 18,570 grams of […]
Offenders at the Divundu Correctional Facility in the Kavango East Region are embracing the pre-release programme. The programme introduced a year ago, aims to prepare them for their transition into the outside world. Many inmates would agree that the most exciting, if stressful, part about being incarcerated is being released. Experts agree that it is […]
The Namibian Police, working together with the Windhoek City Police, have apprehended five suspects involved in armed robbery and murder cases. One of the suspects, Elias Haifete, a.k.a. Small Boy, was arrested in connection with the murder of Windhoek businesswoman Fiina Nghifikwa on July 22, in Kigali Street, Wanaheda. The other suspects are Simon Lukas, […]
The NAMCOR corruption case was postponed to the 1st of August for the continuation of bail proceedings. Jennifer Hamukwaya, a former finance executive at NAMCOR, testified at the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court on Friday. Hamukwaya is among the eight accused people seeking to be released on bail. She denied that Enercon received free fuel from NAMCOR, […]
Magistrate Linus Samunzala has granted Lydia Elindi bail for N$50,000 after the state withdrew its objection to her release. The state had initially proposed bail of N$30,000. Lydia Elindi, along with her husband Malakia Ekindi, is among the accused in the ongoing NAMCOR corruption case. As part of her bail conditions, Elindi must report to […]
