insert_link Namibia Tanzanian National to Appear in Court for Possession of Cannabis Worth Close To 1 Million N$ A 26-year-old Tanzanian national is set to appear in the Keetmanshoop Magistrate Court after being found with cannabis valued at over N$800,000. According to Deputy Commissioner, Nikodemus Mbango, the suspect was arrested on Sunday at the Keetmanshoop police roadblock following a tip-off. The police discovered 16 parcels of cannabis weighing 16.625 kilograms in the suspect's bags during a search. The drugs were seized, and investigations are ongoing. todayJune 17, 2024 6
insert_link Namibia Man Allegedly Shot by Security Guard in Omusati Region A 24-year-old man was allegedly shot by a security guard at Olukanvu village in the Omusati Region on Monday. According to Commissioner, Ismael Basson of the Namibian Police Force, the incident took place at a shebeen in Ombetele location. The man and his friends had bought and consumed drinks without any issues earlier in the evening. However, after the bar closed, the man returned, claiming he had not received his […] todayJune 12, 2024 4
insert_link Namibia Police Arrest 136 for Drug Possession Worth Nearly N$ 8 Million in May The Namibian Police Force arrested 136 individuals for drug possession in May, with the drugs valued at almost N$8 million. NamPol's Head of Public Relations, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, reported that 127 of those arrested are Namibian, while the rest include nationals from Zimbabwe, Zambia, Angola, Congo, and Tanzania. The majority were found with cannabis worth over N$7.2 million, along with Mandrax, crack cocaine, and cocaine powder. Shikwambi highlighted the […] todayJune 10, 2024 6
insert_link Namibia Two Arrested for Possession of Illicit Fuel Two individuals, aged 24 and 41, were arrested Wednesday afternoon for allegedly possessing illicit fuel. Chief Inspector ,Thomas Aiyambo from the Namibian Police’s Community Policing Sub-division in Oshana reported that the suspects were apprehended at a mobile police roadblock in Ondjondjo village on the Okatana-Onhuno main road. They were found with 62 containers, each holding 25 liters of smuggled fuel, transported in a Toyota pickup. The value of the fuel […] todayJune 6, 2024 6
insert_link Namibia Three people died on the spot after two vehicles collided head on and caught fire on the gravel road at Oniika village Three people died on the spot after two vehicles collided head on and caught fire on the gravel road at Oniika village in Oshikoto region on Saturday. Our northern correspondent Maria Namupala compiled this report. todayMay 27, 2024 6
insert_link Namibia Khomas Region Leads in Gender-Based Violence Cases The Khomas region has reported the highest number of gender-based violence cases in Namibia, with 3,302 incidents from January 2020 to December last year. Following Khomas are the Ohangwena region with 1,807 cases, Hardap with 1,746, and Oshana with 1,459. Nationally, 17,669 GBV cases were recorded, with 81.2% of the victims being women. The regions with the fewest cases were Kavango West, Kunene, Omaheke, and Zambezi. Most cases involved common […] todayMay 23, 2024 10
insert_link Namibia Ombudsman Flooded with 967 Cases Against Police: Assaults, Employment Disputes, and Investigations Reported The Office of the Ombudsman has seen a surge in cases concerning the police, with a total of 967 cases filed by both civilians and officers. These cases cover a broad range of issues, such as assaults, employment disputes, investigations, and missing documentation. Aurelia David, the spokesperson for the Office of the Ombudsman, disclosed that these cases were recorded between January 1, 2023, and May 16, 2024, as reported by […] todayMay 21, 2024 6
insert_link Namibia Weekend Crime Report Highlights Tragedies As Investigations Unfold Over the weekend in Namibia, the police reported a range of incidents, from tragic deaths to criminal activities. Investigations are underway into the deaths of an 11-month-old baby in Otjimbingwe, a one-year-old in Grootfontein, and a 67-year-old in Henties Bay, each under different circumstances. Tragedy also struck at Independence Beach in Walvis Bay, where a 37-year-old drowned while swimming. Meanwhile, cases of theft, assault, and rape are being investigated across […] todayMay 20, 2024 9
insert_link Namibia A 14-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped by her two uncles in the Omusati Region The Namibian Police Force Omusati Regional Commander, Commissioner Ismael Basson on Wednesday said an alleged rape incident of a 14 year-old girl occurred between 06 and 08 May at Etunda village in the Ruacana Constituency. According to Basson, it is alleged that two suspects, who are both uncles to the victim, entered her room while she was asleep during the night. He added that one suspect allegedly held the victim’s […] todayMay 16, 2024 10
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
