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 10
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 16
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 22
insert_link Namibia Tragic Drowning of 24-Year-Old Man in Kavango River Mathias Lisovi, a 24-year-old man, drowned in the Kavango River at Siyena village in the Kavango West Region. The incident occurred around 6am on Wednesday, confirmed by Namibian Police Force Chief Inspector Raimbert Muronga. Lisovi was preparing to cross the river in a canoe with his mother when he slipped and fell into the water. Despite immediate search efforts by police and community members, he has not been located yet. […] todayMay 10, 2024 8
insert_link Namibia Government Allocates Resources to Boost Reservists and Gender Inclusion in Police Force The Government made resources available to ensure that they employee reservists and members of women and men network from all regions into the Namibian Police. From the North, our correspondent Maria Namupala attended the event. todayMay 7, 2024 27
insert_link Namibia Newborn Baby’s Remains Found in Plastic Bag in Omusati with Investigation Underway The police in Omusati are currently looking into a case involving the discovery of a newborn baby's remains in a plastic bag at an unserviced plot in Oshikuku. According to Deputy Commissioner Moses Simaho, community members stumbled upon the gruesome scene when they noticed pigs eating from the bag, prompting them to investigate further. Upon closer inspection, they found scattered bones and bloodstained baby clothes. The authorities have transferred the […] todayApril 30, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia Good Samaritan Falls in Love with Abandoned Baby Rescued from Desert Meruune Tutjavi, a petrol attendant in Walvis Bay, has expressed his affection for a 16-month-old baby he rescued from the desert. Tutjavi stumbled upon the abandoned child while feeling unwell and discovered her in a blanket in the dunes. Despite initial communication challenges with the police, Tutjavi stayed with the baby until help arrived. He has since developed a bond with the infant and expressed his love for her. todayApril 30, 2024 8
insert_link Namibia Man Arrested for Allegedly Murdering Ex-Girlfriend in Kavango East Police in the Kavango East Region apprehended a 28-year-old man suspected of murdering his 21-year-old ex-girlfriend at Kehemu residential area. The incident reportedly occurred after an argument over a text message, during which the suspect allegedly stabbed the victim multiple times with a knife, leaving behind their three-year-old son and the murder weapon. The victim died instantly. Acting Regional Commander of the Namibian Police Force, Deputy Commissioner Eino Nambahu, stated […] todayApril 29, 2024 13
insert_link Namibia Fatal Accident on B8 Road Leaves One Dead and Several Injured A tragic accident occurred on Sunday on the B8 road between Mururani and Grootfontein, resulting in the instant death of a 38-year-old man. Namibian Police Force reported that a 16-seater minibus overturned and rolled several times, allegedly due to a burst left rear tyre, causing the driver to lose control. The bus, traveling from Rundu to Grootfontein, had 14 other occupants who sustained injuries ranging from slight to serious. They […] todayApril 29, 2024 19