insert_link Namibia Ministry Official Arrested for Alleged Misuse of Government Vehicle in Unlawful Animal Feed Transport On Thursday, a government official from the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism was apprehended for purportedly misusing a government vehicle to transport 39 bags (50 kilograms each) of private animal feed without the required permits. Deputy Commissioner Eino Nambahu, the Acting Regional Commander of the Namibian Police Force in the Kavango East Region, says that the individual was allegedly moving the bags from a residence in Sauyemwa informal settlement […] today29 January, 2024
insert_link South Africa Gauteng police have arrested a suspect in connection with the Usindiso building fire in Marshalltown, Johannesburg Gauteng police have arrested a suspect in connection with the Usindiso building fire in Marshalltown, Johannesburg. A man, identified as Mr X, voluntarily testified in-camera at the Commission of Inquiry into the Usindiso building fire hearings yesterday that he started the fire that claimed the lives of 76 people last year. He told the inquiry that he started the fire on the ground floor of the building, after attempting to […] today24 January, 2024
insert_link Namibia PDM argues that corruption and other crimes may drive investors away Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, the Police Inspector-General, has raised concerns about the persistent surge in criminal activities, covering various offenses from violence to economic and cybercrimes. Manuel Ngaringombe from the Popular Democratic Movement provides insights into the potential impact on investor sentiment. today23 January, 2024
insert_link Lifestyle South Africa’s ageing population comes with new challenges. How best to adapt to them By Lauren Johnston, University of Sydney Young people – under the age of 15 – currently make up 29% of South Africa’s population. But this will soon change: the aged portion of the population is forecast to rise from 2030, bringing many challenges. Lauren Johnston, an economics and political economy expert, recently published a paper on the subject. We asked her to put the developments into perspective. What is […] today22 January, 2024
insert_link Namibia NamPol Arrest Eight Individuals Linked to N$2 Million Bank Windhoek Theft In Rundu, six individuals were apprehended by the Namibian Police in connection with the embezzlement of approximately N$2 million from Bank Windhoek. Additionally, two other suspects were taken into custody in Opuwo on Monday. The two individuals from the Kunene region, Untag Kamati (34) and Fenni Ankoshi (19), were brought before the Opuwo Magistrate’s Court yesterday and are currently held in detention. They face charges of fraud and theft. today18 January, 2024
insert_link Namibia Tragedy Strikes in Oshikoto Region: Fatal Stabbing and Newborn’s Death Shock Community In a distressing turn of events in Oshigambo village, Oshikoto Region, a 55-year-old man met a tragic end after allegedly being stabbed by his 52-year-old brother on Thursday night. The incident, occurring around 8pm in the Otilindi location, unfolded following a confrontation over the brother's purported failure to provide transportation. According to regional commander Theopoline Kalompo-Nashikaku, the 52-year-old suspect trailed his brother after the disagreement and allegedly stabbed him once […] today12 January, 2024
insert_link Namibia Otjiwarongo pensioner allegedly shoots, kills man Police in Otjiwarongo are investigating a case of murder, following the death of a 29-year-old man, allegedly at the hands of a 79-year-old man. The incident, according to a report issued by the Namibian Police Force (NamPol) Spokesperson, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, happened on Wednesday at around 21h20. 'Allegations are that the victim was fatally shot by the suspect after he charged at him with a knife. It is further […] today11 January, 2024
insert_link Namibia Authorities arrested two women on allegations of stealing an iPhone 14 Pro Max Authorities arrested two women on allegations of stealing an iPhone 14 Pro Max and deceiving a 34-year-old man in Windhoek's Shandumbala last Friday. Reportedly, the suspects requested to borrow the victim's phone but declined to return it. Furthermore, they proceeded to make unauthorized withdrawals totaling N$2,000 from the victim's bank account. According to the police, the victim was defrauded of a total sum of N$32,000. Investigations by the police are […] today10 January, 2024
insert_link World Idris Elba calls for immediate ban on machetes and ‘zombie’ knives in the UK Idris Elba is urging the British government to ban machetes and serrated “zombie" knives to help stop young people falling victim to knife crime.The London-born star of iconic television dramas, The Wire and Luther joined protesters from the “Don’t Stop Your Future” campaign on Monday (9 January) outside Parliament, posing with clothes and shoes representing people killed by knives.In the UK, which has strict gun-control laws, about four in 10 […] today10 January, 2024
