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 26
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 23
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 5
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 24
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 36
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 11
insert_link Namibia Nampol warns against unauthorised alcohol sales on Christmas and New Year’s Day Following reports that liquor outlets will be allowed to sell alcohol on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, the Namibian Police today announced that anyone found selling alcohol outside the terms of their liquor license will be dealt with according to the law. NamPol spokesperson, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi. todayDecember 13, 2023 21
insert_link Namibia Nghoshi urges youth to refrain from illegal activities Erongo Regional Youth Forum Chairperson, Serron Nghoshi, has called on the youth in the region to refrain from indulging in illegal activities that will result in them ending up on the wrong side of the law, especially during the festive season. Nghoshi, in a festive season message, urged the youth to rather focus on being responsible and respectable and to identify the opportunities that are being presented to them to […] todayDecember 13, 2023 4
insert_link Namibia Man arrested over contraband whisky at Onankali A 43-year-old man was arrested on Thursday after being found in possession of 259 packs of contraband whisky at Onankali village in the Oshikoto Region. According to a crime report issued by the Namibian Police Force on Friday, the suspect was allegedly found in possession of illicit goods by police on patrol at around 10PM. The 259 pack of best whiskies, each contained 5180 sachets with a value of N$ […] todayDecember 8, 2023 6