Ministry Official Faces Charges for Unpermitted Transportation of Animal Feed Bags

Ministry Official Faces Charges for Unpermitted Transportation of Animal Feed Bags

A 40-year-old official from the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, Johannes Haufiku, made his initial appearance in the Rundu Magistrate’s Court on Monday. Haufiku, arrested last Thursday, is accused of transporting 39 private animal feed bags without an official permit. Magistrate Sonia Samupofu granted him bail of N$3000 during the hearing. The case has been postponed to April 25, awaiting a decision from the Prosecutor General’s office. Haufiku has […]

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Namibia

Murder dominates police’s weekend crime report

Murder cases dominated the NamPol weekend crime report, which also reported incidences of theft and drug possession, as well as reckless and negligent driving. Nampa reports that four cases of murder were reported countrywide. Meanwhile, a Namibian man has been charged with the murder of a 22-year-old woman who was stabbed to death. Claudia Kambanza died after she was attacked in Hull on Friday, Humberside Police said Mateus Johannes, has […]

January 29, 2024 8

Namibia

State Patient Arrested with 500 Grams of Cannabis During Ambulance Transport

A 38-year-old man, under state care and being transported in an ambulance from Windhoek to Outjo, was apprehended on Friday after authorities discovered him in possession of 500 grams of cannabis. Inspector Maureen Mbeha, the Namibian Police Force's head of community affairs in the Otjozondjupa Region, revealed that the arrest took place at 3PM on Friday along the B1 road. The police had set up an unexpected roadblock about five […]

January 29, 2024 28

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 […]

January 29, 2024 10

Namibia

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 30

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 19

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 6

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 27

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.

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