insert_link Namibia Two long-distance bus drivers caught transporting illegally imported goods In the Oshikoto Region of Namibia, the Namibian police apprehended two long-distance bus drivers who were allegedly caught transporting illegally imported goods. The arrests occurred during the early hours of Friday at Tsumeb's Fourway Roadblock, with both suspects taken into custody only minutes apart. The initial suspect, aged 52, was detained just after midnight when authorities thoroughly searched his bus, registered in Windhoek. Upon inspection, law enforcement discovered eighteen boxes […] todayJanuary 8, 2024 13
insert_link Namibia Two separate incidents of fatal stabbing were reported in the Omusati Region Two separate incidents of fatal stabbing were reported in the Omusati Region yesterday, as confirmed by Inspector Anna Kunga, Community Affairs Officer of the Namibian Police Force. In the first incident, Shiimi Onesmus, a 40-year-old resident of Akaonde village in the Onesi Constituency, was allegedly fatally stabbed at the Okapanda shebeen. The perpetrator, identified as an Angolan national, reportedly fled the scene and remains at large. The incident occurred following […] todayJanuary 8, 2024 3
insert_link Namibia Namibian Police Force Oshikoto Region Commander appealed to private companies for food donations Namibian Police Force Oshikoto Region Commander, Commissioner Theopoline Kalompo-Nashikaku, appealed to private companies for food donations during the festive season. At Omuthiya on Wednesday, she received a food donation from Helena Nekomba, owner of Okaale Complex, encouraging other companies to follow suit. Kalompo-Nashikaku highlighted the 11 teams actively stationed in the bush to prevent theft and illicit item smuggling in or through Oshikoto. She mentioned that officers have brought their […] todayDecember 22, 2023 99
insert_link Namibia Boy dies after metal gate falls on him A nine-year-old boy died after a metal gate fell on him at the Nkurenkuru Health Clinic in the Kavango West Region on Tuesday. According to a crime report isued by the police on Wednesday, the boy tried to find shelter from the rain when he opened the clinic’s gate and it fell on him. He was separated from his father while herding cattle. The deceased, identified as Kalipa Kambinda Joao, […] todayDecember 21, 2023 24
insert_link Namibia Nurse allegedly rapes woman at Onyaanya A 27-year-old male nurse allegedly raped a 36-year-old female on Sunday at around 00h00 at Onyaanya village in the Oshikoto Region. According to a crime update issued on Monday by Commissioner Theopoline Kalompo-Nashikaku of the Namibian Police Force, it is alleged that the suspect snuck into the complainant’s sleeping room and had sexual intercourse with her without her consent. She further reported that there is no known intimate relationship between […] todayDecember 20, 2023 21
insert_link Namibia A 27-year-old male nurse allegedly assaulted a 36-year-old woman on Sunday A 27-year-old male nurse allegedly assaulted a 36-year-old woman on Sunday around midnight in Onyaanya village, located in the Oshikoto Region of Namibia. In a crime report provided by Commissioner Theopoline Kalompo-Nashikaku of the Namibian Police Force, it was reported that the suspect unlawfully entered the victim's sleeping quarters and engaged in sexual intercourse with her without her consent. The report details that the victim and the suspect were together […] todayDecember 20, 2023 3
insert_link Namibia Namibian Police Force officials in the Erongo Region have confirmed the recovery of one of the bodies of the two children who went missing Namibian Police Force officials in the Erongo Region have confirmed the recovery of one of the bodies of the two children who went missing while swimming at Henties Bay last weekend. Inspector Ileni Shapumba, Commander of the Erongo Community Affairs Subsection at NamPol, stated that the body was discovered offshore at Grysduin, approximately six kilometers north of Henties Bay. The deceased was identified as 11-year-old Marie France Brockerhoff Ngo Mbock […] todayDecember 20, 2023 20
insert_link Namibia NamPol alarmed as break-ins increase in Windhoek Windhoek is experiencing an increase in break-ins, particularly in cars and houses, causing serious concern for the Namibian Police. Warrant Officer Silas Shipandeni, who is NamPol's Head of Community Affairs in the Khomas region, says contributing factors are leaving valuable items visible in vehicles and homes unattended. todayDecember 19, 2023 27
insert_link 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 7
