CRIME

A pensioner in Ou-Cordon allegedly raped granddaughter

A 62-year-old man was arrested on Thursday for allegedly raping his 8-year-old granddaughter on two occasions at Ou-Cordon village, in Mankumpi Constituency in the Kavango West region. The incident that was reported yesterday happened at around 20h00, and the minors' mother reported the incident to the police. According to Chief Inspector Raimbert Muronga, the suspect called the minor into his sleeping room on two separate occasions and raped her. […]

7 February, 2025 79

Namibia

Oshikoto Police Call for Stronger Partnerships to Tackle Rising Crime

With crime on the rise in the country, Oshikoto Regional Commander, Commissioner Teopolina Kalompo-Nashikaku, emphasized the importance of strengthening collaboration with various stakeholders to effectively combat criminal activities. This report is by our northern correspondent, Maria Namupala.

28 January, 2025 53

Local

Criminals Threaten Customers into Sharing Passwords

19 January 2025 WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA— FNB notes with regret the rising instances of people being robbed of their funds while under threat of violence from criminals. Where such criminal incidents are reported, FNB undertakes rigorous investigation, partnering with law enforcement to ensure any information relative to these crimes is shared with investigators immediately. At FNB we are committed to ensuring the highest level of security for your accounts internally. As […]

20 January, 2025 12

Oshiwambo

Okamatyona koomvula 10 ka dhipaga okamwayinagona

Okanona kokamati komimvo 10 oka dhipaga okanona kokakadhona komimvo 2 komukunda Akaonde mOnesi moshitopolwa sha Omusati Olyomakaya. Olopota yopolosi ya pitithwa Osoondaha oyati omufekelwa okwa dhipaga nakusa noshinima shaashiwike, noku kutha olutu lwe mpoka a longele omuyonena, nokulu fala moluhwa. Opolosi ta yiti oshiningwanima osha ningwa omangOkanona kokamati komimvo 10 oka dhipaga okanona kokakadhona komimvo 2 komukunda Akaonde mOnesi moshitopolwa sha Omusati Olyomakaya. Olopota yopolosi ya pitithwa Osoondaha oyati omufekelwa […]

19 January, 2025 21 1 3

World

NY police hone in on health insurance exec killer

Police looking for the gunman who killed the CEO of a US health insurance company in New York have searched a hostel where they believe the suspect may have been staying. New York police department says United Healthcare boss Brian Thompson was shot in a targeted attack. US correspondent Kate Fisher reports:

6 December, 2024 32

Health / Medical

United Healthcare CEO shot and killed in New York

The CEO of the largest private health insurer in the U.S., Brian Thompson has been shot and killed outside his New York hotel. The incident occurred outside the Hilton hotel in Midtown, where he was due to attend United Healthcare's investor conference. Jody Jacobs is our reporter. Meanwhile, the New York Police Department just announced that the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO was a "preplanned, targeted attack".

5 December, 2024 89

Namibia

Police Weekend Crime Report Shows Alcohol-Related Collision and Cocaine Dealing Arrests

On Friday, the Namibian Police Force reported two incidents. In Omuthiya, an unlicensed driver of an Isuzu single cab pick-up collided with a parked Toyota Hilux Legend 50 at Cross Town Park, causing damage but no injuries. The driver, who was alone and tested positive for alcohol was arrested and will appear in court on today. Meanwhile, in Swakopmund, a 24-year-old Congolese man was arrested on Sam Nujoma Avenue after […]

21 October, 2024 39

South Africa

DA has expressed frustration over the delayed release of crime statistics for the first quarter

The DA has expressed frustration over the delayed release of crime statistics for the first quarter of 2024/2025. The stats remain unpublished pending Cabinet approval. The SAPS has not released crime data since the third quarter of 2023/2024 in February. DA deputy Spokesperson on Police, Lisa Schickerling has urged Police minister, Senzo Mchunu to release the overdue statistics:

15 August, 2024 51

Africa

Kenyan court orders suspected serial killer to be held for 30 days

A Kenyan court on Tuesday ordered a man who police said has confessed to murdering and dismembering 42 women to be detained for 30 days while the investigation continues. Collins Jumaisi Khalusha, 33, described by police as a "vampire, a psychopath", was arrested in the early hours of Monday following the horrific discovery of mutilated bodies in a Nairobi garbage dump. He appeared in a Nairobi […]

16 July, 2024 37