insert_link 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 […] todayJanuary 18, 2024 12
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. todayJanuary 18, 2024 5
insert_link 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 […] todayJanuary 17, 2024 3
insert_link Namibia A Tragic Incident: 17-Year-Old Allegedly Commits Suicide in Oshikoto Region In a heartbreaking turn of events, a 17-year-old boy named Shatiwa Tuhafeni Nghifilenga reportedly took his own life at Onanke village in the Oshikoto Region. The Namibian Police Force disclosed the incident in a recent crime report, revealing the devastating circumstances surrounding the young boy's death. According to the police report, the tragic incident occurred on Thursday at around 3am Nghifilenga was discovered hanging from the roof of his bedroom, […] todayJanuary 15, 2024 4
insert_link Namibia BREAKING NEWS: A dismembered unborn child was found in a waste container in the Tulinawa region of Swakopmund A dismembered unborn child was found in a waste container in the Tulinawa area of Swakopmund last Friday.The discovery was made by a passerby who was examining the contents of the container. Erongo police spokesperson, Warrant Officer Anastasia Frans, shared in response to an inquiry from The Namibian that the fetus, believed to be approximately four to five months old, was discovered in an advanced state of decomposition. It was […] todayJanuary 14, 2024 116
insert_link Namibia Oshana Police Issue Warning on Traffic Light Ambushes: Stay Vigilant to Prevent Robberies As the holiday season unfolds, the Namibian Police Force in Oshana Region is urging drivers to exercise heightened vigilance to thwart potential ambushes by robbers at traffic lights. Inspector Thomas Aiyambo, the Community Affairs Officer for Oshana, emphasized the need for public awareness concerning a rising trend in criminal activity during December.Aiyambo revealed that they have received multiple reports of criminals targeting or attempting to rob vehicle occupants while waiting […] todayJanuary 12, 2024 5
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 […] todayJanuary 12, 2024 15
insert_link Namibia NamPol Urges Vigilance on Back-to-School Scams As the back-to-school shopping frenzy grips Namibian parents, the Namibian Police Force in the Oshana Region issues a warning about potential scammers preying on unsuspecting victims. Inspector Thomas Aiyambo, NamPol's Community Affairs Officer in Oshana, urges the public, especially parents and guardians, to remain vigilant and cautious when approached by individuals claiming to sell discounted school uniforms, particularly behind shopping centers. The advisory follows a surge in reports of scamming […] todayJanuary 12, 2024 5
insert_link Namibia Oshana police urges vigilance over scammers As people rush to stores to buy their children's back-to-school supplies, the Namibian Police Force (NamPol) in Oshana Region has advised the public to be on the lookout for scammers. Oshana NamPol's Community Affairs Officer, Inspector Thomas Aiyambo, stated that parents and guardians have to be cautious against being duped into believing that the are people selling less expensive school uniforms behind shopping centres. According to Aiyambo, this comes after […] todayJanuary 11, 2024 12
