KATUTURA

Family Renews Appeal in Juanita Karolus Case

The family of the late Juanita Karolus has renewed its appeal to the public to identify a man last seen with her in Katutura, Windhoek, before her death. According to a report by Josia Shigwedha, this follows an earlier police appeal three months ago. CCTV footage shows Karolus walking with the man on 2 October along Hans-Dietrich Street towards Hans |Uirab Street:

22 January, 2026

Namibia

Windhoek customer care center cleaned after sewage dump

(Photo by NewsonOne) By: Josia Shigwedha The City of Windhoek customer care centre in Katutura was cleaned on Monday morning after residents from Katutura’s Nama 10, led by activist Shaun Gariseb, dumped buckets of sewage at the main entrance in protest. The group of people from eight households, representing about 20 people, collected sewage that had been overflowing from a nearby riverbed into their homes and deposited it at the […]

13 October, 2025

Namibia

In a Developing story: Residents Continue With Protest at Katutura Customer Care Centre Over Sewage Issues

Tensions remain high at the City of Windhoek Customer Care Centre in Katutura after residents of Eiland, frustrated by years of sewage-related stench, dumped waste outside the offices early this morning. By the time of this broadcast, resident spokesperson Shaun Gariseb reported that no senior city officials were on site, with eight police vans present to monitor the situation.

13 October, 2025

Namibia

Eiland Residents Park Sewage in front of the City Of Windhoek Offices In Katutura

Tensions are rising in Katutura as residents of Eiland, near Woermann Brock Katutura, dumped sewage outside the City of Windhoek Customer Care offices. City Police were on the scene at the time of the report to prevent the situation from escalating further. Activist Shaun Gariseb stated that the protest aims to highlight the following issues:

13 October, 2025

Namibia

Gariseb Warns of Housing Ownership Issues in Katutura

Shaun Gariseb, a social justice activist, has called on Katutura residents to verify ownership of older homes at the Deeds Office on Robert Mugabe Avenue. He cautioned that past lease agreements and housing allocation schemes have sometimes resulted in properties being registered in the wrong names, leaving original owners and their families uncertain about their rights. The activist raised concerns about the Shack Dwellers Federation, highlighting issues affecting residents under […]

15 September, 2025

Namibia

One Economy Foundation Launches Be Free Fridays Initiative

Pauline Thomas-Kahupi, Executive Director of the One Economy Foundation, says the new Be Free Fridays initiative celebrates stakeholders while strengthening relationships. Hosted monthly at the Katutura campus, the program gives supporters a first-hand look at the foundation’s work in youth empowerment, sexual reproductive health, mental health, and GBV, alongside networking in a relaxed, youth-friendly environment.

9 September, 2025

Namibia

Armed robbery at Shoprite Monte Christo

Windhoek, Namibia — A robbery unfolded early this morning at the Shoprite complex on Monte Christo Road, where two suspects—one wielding a panga and the other a handgun—made off with approximately N$110,000 before fleeing on foot. City Police Assistant Superintendent Katrina Namboga confirmed the ongoing investigation and appealed to witnesses to come forward. Police are reviewing CCTV footage and coordinating ground patrols in surrounding neighbourhoods. No injuries were reported, and there […]

14 July, 2025

Oshiwambo

Muni gwa Windhoek okwiipyakidhila okuyambulapo omalukanda mo Katutura

Elelo lyoshilando sha Windhoek oliipyakidhila oku tula omalamba gokugandja guuyelele omale momalukanda mo Katutura. Omalamba ngoka ogeli oshinyangadhalwa shoshilandopangelo okweeta eyambulepo mondoolopa nokugandja omayakulo kwaamboka yeli komalukanda. Omupopiliko goshilandopangelo Lydia Amutenya okwati elelo olya thaneka okugandja omalusheno kaakalimo oyendji, ta fatulula wo omalukanda ngoka ga pewa omalamba sigo oompaka

8 July, 2025

Namibia

Armed robbers steal N$100,000 from Namcor filling station in Katutura

Namcor filling station in Soweto, Katutura Five armed robbers targeted the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) filling station in Soweto, Katutura on Monday morning, making off with approximately N$100,000. While the criminals managed to escape in a getaway vehicle, police quickly apprehended one suspect at the scene. Namcor’s Manager of Marketing, Communication, and Public Relations, Paulo Coelho, shared an update on the incident. Manager of Marketing, Communication, and Public […]

29 April, 2025