Theft of Drought Relief Food Sparks Concerns in Ohangwena Region

Theft of Drought Relief Food Sparks Concerns in Ohangwena Region

In a concerning turn of events, food items designated for the national drought relief program were reported stolen from the Oshikango warehouse in the Ohangwena Region. The Office of the Prime Minister addressed the incident in a press release on Wednesday, confirming that a case has been filed with the Namibian Police, and the alleged culprits have been apprehended. The OPM emphasized the importance of public cooperation, urging citizens to […]

January 25, 2024 22

Videos

Cleaning workshop empowers 28 workers across northern Namibia

https://youtu.be/V2fnmb0VPcg The Namibian Police in collaboration with New Vision Consultant facilitated a five-day cleaning and hygiene training for 28 cleaners, labourers and cooks from the Oshana, Oshikoto, Omusati and Kunene regions at Ondangwa. One of the participants Linda Jaicob said the workshop empowered them, and are now able to execute their duty.

January 24, 2024 13

Namibia

Tragic Drowning Incident Unfolds at Swakoppoort Dam near Okahandja

In a somber event on Tuesday afternoon, an adult male reportedly drowned in the Swakoppoort Dam, located just 35 km west of Okahandja. According to Inspector Maureen Mbeha, the Namibian Police Force community affairs commander in the Otjozondjupa Region, the incident occurred around 5pm. The victim, who was alone on a foam boat, fell into the dam, leading to the tragic event. beha revealed in a media statement on Wednesday […]

January 24, 2024 4

Namibia

Newborn Rescued from Pit Latrine, Mother Faces Serious Charges

In a distressing incident at Oshilulu village in the Omusati Region, a newborn baby girl was successfully rescued from a pit latrine on Sunday. The Namibian Police Force's Crime Investigations Coordinator for Omusati, Moses Simaho, revealed that a 30-year-old woman has been taken into custody in connection with the incident. The suspect, now under police guard at Okahao District Hospital, is set to face charges of attempted murder, concealment of […]

January 23, 2024 22

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.

January 23, 2024 83

Namibia

Tragic Incident in Oshivelo: Young Woman Takes Her Own Life After Dispute with Boyfriend

In a sorrowful event at Oshivelo in the Oshikoto region, a 25-year-old woman, identified as Esther Ndatyooli Thomas, reportedly took her own life by hanging herself with a cloth. The incident unfolded following an alleged dispute with her boyfriend the previous night, as detailed in an incident report by the Namibian Police Force. The absence of a suicide note adds to the mystery surrounding the tragedy. Esther's body has been […]

January 22, 2024 4

Namibia

Tragic Drowning Incident in Oshikoto Region Claims Life of 40-Year-Old Man

In a tragic incident in Oshikulu village, Oshikoto Region, a 40-year-old man allegedly drowned in a pool of water during the early hours of Wednesday. The Namibian Police Force reported that the lifeless body was discovered around 7:00 AM by a passerby. The preliminary assessment suggests that the deceased may have fallen into the water on his way home from the cuca shop the previous night, leading to the unfortunate […]

January 18, 2024 13

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.

January 18, 2024 6

Namibia

Disturbing Rise in Sexual Violence: Erongo Reports 284 Rape Cases Since 2021

From 2021 to the present, the Erongo region has witnessed a concerning surge in reported cases of sexual violence, with a total of 284 rape cases documented among the broader 1,374 incidents of gender-based violence. This unsettling figure averages more than one rape case reported each day. Additionally, child abuse cases have reached a distressing total of 410 during the same period. These alarming statistics were brought to light by […]

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