insert_link Namibia Suspect Arrested in Fatal Oshakati Bar Stabbing Incident A suspect involved in a fatal stabbing at a bar in Oshakati's Oneshila Evululuko location has been arrested following a manhunt by the Namibian Police Force in the Oshana region. The suspect, from Oshandumbala village, was apprehended with the help of his parents and is charged with murder and attempted murder. The incident occurred after the suspect engaged in a fight with the deceased, allegedly provoked by having wine thrown […] todayApril 15, 2024 8
insert_link 9 7 Oshiwambo Omulumentu gomimvo dhopokati okwa dhipagwa sho a tile omufekelwa okahalasa komaviinu mOshakati Opolosi moshitopolwa shaOshana oya patulula oshipotha shedhipago nosho nkambadhala yedhipago, konima sho omulumentu gomimvo dhopokati a dhipagwa taku fekelewa a tile omufekelwa okahalasa komaviinu mOshakati . Olopota yopolosi ya pitithwa Osoondaha oyati omufekelwa okwa tsuwa nombele nakusa lwiikando iyali kombunda nomomutse. Oshiningwanima shoka osha ningilwa pondunda yomanwino poTeddy. Otaku hokololwa pokati kawo pwa holoka oondjuma na nakusa okwa tile omufekelwa omaviinu moshipala. Natango okwatsu omulumentu gulwe nombele ngoka a falwa […] todayApril 14, 2024 28 7 9
insert_link Namibia Tragic Incidents Unfold in Weekend Crime Reports A 24-year-old woman, Charlien van Wyk, tragically lost her life after allegedly being stabbed by her boyfriend on Saturday evening in Rhine Street at Wanaheda. According to reports from the Namibian Police Force, Van Wyk and her boyfriend were observed exiting a shack house before she collapsed to the ground, suspected to be a result of a quarrel inside. Despite efforts from paramedics, she was declared deceased at the scene. […] todayMarch 19, 2024 24
insert_link Namibia Police Investigate Officer Accused of Assisting Suspect in Passport Theft Authorities are probing a senior officer from the Otjiwarongo Criminal Investigations Unit for allegedly stealing a confiscated passport and providing it to a suspect for travel to and from South Africa. Inspector Ursula Mulongwane is accused of aiding Joao-Quinn Amado, an Angolan national facing fraud charges, in his travel on January 12 and 13 this year. Senior Inspector Maureen Mbeha, spokesperson for the Otjozondjupa police, confirmed the allegations received from […] todayMarch 18, 2024 6
insert_link South Africa Three Coptic Orthodox monks killed in S.African church South African police were on Wednesday investigating the murder of three monks of Egypt's Coptic Orthodox faith. The motive for the fatal stabbings remains unclear. The monks at a church in Cullinan, some 50 kilometres (30 miles) northeast of Pretoria, were murdered on Tuesday, the South African Police Service (SAPS) said. "Three victims were found with stab wounds while the fourth victim that survived alleged that he was […] todayMarch 13, 2024 12
insert_link Africa Lagos: drugs, firearms and youth unemployment are creating a lethal cocktail in Nigeria’s commercial capital By Adewumi I. Badiora, Olabisi Onabanjo University Lagos is the most populous city in Africa and a regional economic giant, having west Africa’s busiest seaport. It is the centre of commercial and economic activities in Nigeria. The city’s population is estimated to be 20 million people. The existence of informal settlements makes it difficult to come up with a more precise number. Lagos has grown rapidly since […] todayFebruary 21, 2024 13
insert_link Africa Slums and guns in Bamako: what’s driving the illegal weapon trade in Mali’s capital city By Oluwole Ojewale, Institute for Security Studies As west Africa urbanises, many cities have become interconnected through trade, travel and technology, and crime has increased in complexity and scope. The proliferation of arms in west African cities, especially in the aftermath of conflicts in Libya (2011) and Mali (2012), has added to these challenges in Bamako, Mali’s capital. In 2018, the Small Arms Survey estimated that roughly […] todayFebruary 19, 2024 9
insert_link 2 24 Namibia Truck Driver Arrested for Culpable Homicide in Fatal Head-On Collision near Otjiwarongo In a tragic incident outside Otjiwarongo on Wednesday morning, a 37-year-old truck driver has been apprehended on charges of culpable homicide following a head-on collision with a Volkswagen sedan. Namibian Police Force Otjozondjupa Regional Crime Investigations Coordinator, Deputy Commissioner Edna Nawa, confirmed the arrest on Wednesday afternoon. The collision, which occurred on the B1 road south of Otjiwarongo, claimed the life of 25-year-old Francois Seibeb, the sole occupant of the […] todayFebruary 8, 2024 18 24 2
insert_link Namibia Namibian Police Inspector Urges Separate Sleeping Arrangements for Children to Prevent Rape Incidents Inspector Thomas Aiyambo, Head of the Oshana Community Policing Sub-division within the Namibian Police Force, emphasized the importance of child safety during a 'Be Safe' campaign at Onaushe Combined School. Aiyambo specifically advised parents to ensure that their children sleep in separate rooms to mitigate the risk of potential rape incidents. Addressing students on Tuesday, Aiyambo highlighted instances where allegations of sibling rape had occurred, resulting in some cases where […] todayJanuary 31, 2024 22
