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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

CRIME

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Background

Namibia

Congolese nationals nabbed for alleged possession of cannabis

  Two Congolese men were arrested in Windhoek on Monday after they were allegedly found in possession of cannabis valued at N.dollars 930 500. According to the Namibian Police Force’s spokesperson for the Khomas Region, Warrant Silas Shipandeni, the two suspects aged 37 and 40 were charged with dealing in, and possessio, of cannabis. “On Monday, at around 01h00 in Winnie Madikizela Mandela Street, Otjomuise, a stop and search on […]

todayJanuary 9, 2024 27

Environment

Environment Ministry flags increase in Pangolin trafficking

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism has confiscated 18 pangolin skins, 12 live pangolins, and 146 pangolin scales from September to November this year. This resulted in 23 criminal cases, with 38 suspects arrested, surpassing combined cases for elephants and rhinos. Ministry spokesperson Romeo Muyunda says the majority of incidents took place in the northern regions of the country.

todayDecember 19, 2023 9

Namibia

16-year-old commits suicide at Katima Mulilo

A 16-year-old boy allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself at the Mafuta Mafuta compound in the Zambezi Region on Tuesday. This was confirmed by the Namibian Police Force’s Zambezi spokesperson, Inspector Kisco Sitali, who said the deceased allegedly hanged himself with a rope in the house. The deceased was identified as Makili Hendrik Shombe. No suicide note was found and no foul play is suspected.

todayDecember 14, 2023 14

Namibia

Man arrested over contraband whisky at Onankali

A 43-year-old man was arrested on Thursday after being found in possession of 259 packs of contraband whisky at Onankali village in the Oshikoto Region. According to a crime report issued by the Namibian Police Force on Friday, the suspect was allegedly found in possession of illicit goods by police on patrol at around 10PM. The 259 pack of best whiskies, each contained 5180 sachets with a value of N$ […]

todayDecember 8, 2023 8

Namibia

NamPol launches operation against GBV in Oshikoto

The Namibian Police Force and the Men and Women Network against Crime in the Oshikoto Region have initiated a three-day operation to address gender-based violence (GBV). The regional police deputy commissioner, Wynand Neels, stated during the launch in Omuthiya on Monday that the operation is scheduled to take place from 04 to 06 December 2023. It aligns with the 16 days of activism against GBV campaign which started on 25 […]

todayDecember 5, 2023 14

Namibia

Well-known businessman in the southern town of Keetmanshoop allegedly shot two men in self-defence

The Namibian Police Force in Keetmanshoop said they will wait for the prosecutor general's decision on whether to prosecute a well-known businessman in the southern town after he allegedly shot two men in self-defence on Saturday. NamPol crime investigations coordinator for ||Kharas, Deputy Commissioner, Nikodemus Mbango says the alleged shooting incident took place at a local sheebeen, which belongs to the businessman in the Tseiblaagte residential area. Mbango said the […]

todayDecember 4, 2023 53

Namibia

Murder accused makes maiden court appearance at Keetmanshoop

A 24-year-old woman who was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly stabbing a 70-year-old man made her first court appearance in the Keetmanshoop Magistrate’s Court. The accused, Juventa Fredericks, made her appearance before magistrate Unchen Konjore, who postponed her case to 05 January 2024 for further police investigation and for the accused to acquire legal representation. State representative, Marlon Adams, opposed the granting of bail, citing that police investigating are at […]

todayDecember 1, 2023 13 2

Namibia

Oshikoto police launch festive season operation

Oshikoto Regional Police Commander, Commissioner Teopoline Kalompo-Nashikaku, has emphasised the police’s commitment to combating crime during the festive season. Speaking during the Oshikoto regional police briefing session on the festive season operation at the police headquarters in Omuthiya on Tuesday, Nashikaku said the operation is scheduled to run from 17 November 2023 until 17 January 2024, with the primary goal of preventing crimes and minimising fatalities. “We pledge zero fatalities, […]

todayNovember 15, 2023 12

Namibia

Fifty-one vehicles stolen in Ohangwena over past 22 months …..

A total of 51 vehicles were reportedly stolen in the Ohangwena Region over the last 22 months. According to the Namibian Police Force Regional Commander, Commissioner Ottilie Kashuupulwa this number comprises 22 vehicles stolen between January and October this year and 29 recorded as stolen between January and December 2022. She said the vehicles were mostly stolen from the Eenhana, Endola Engela, Oshikango, Ondobe, and Ohangwena areas. Further, Kashuupulwa revealed […]

todayNovember 2, 2023 19