insert_link Namibia Bail Granted for Second Suspect in Onhokolo Market Theft Case Matheus Amukoshi, the second suspect implicated in the Onhokolo Market theft at Endola, involving the alleged theft of N$365,000, has been granted bail of N$5,000 following his initial court appearance at the Oshakati Magistrate’s Court. Amukoshi, 29, faces a theft charge alongside co-accused Olivia Kashamba, a 30-year-old Onhokolo Market employee, who was previously granted bail of N$5,000 during her first court appearance earlier this month. Magistrate Siegfried Geiseb has postponed […] todayFebruary 28, 2024 6
insert_link Namibia Gobabis Local Authority Councillor Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault on Schoolboy A Gobabis local authority councillor was arrested following accusations of sexually molesting a 19-year-old schoolboy at the town. The incident reportedly occurred at the Omaheke governor's office, where the suspect allegedly instructed the victim to follow him to a toilet, leading to the alleged assault. The councillor is scheduled to appear in the Gobabis Magistrate’s Court, with investigations ongoing. todayFebruary 15, 2024 19
insert_link Namibia Kalompo-Nashikaku opens police diving course at Lake Otjikoto Namibian Police Force (NamPol) Oshikoto Regional Commander, Theopoline Kalompo-Nashikaku has encouraged police officers to remain mentally and physically fit, so as to confront the challenges of this world head-on. Kalompo-Nashikaku during the official opening of a five-week Diving Training Course 1, for police officers on Monday at Lake Otjikoto near Tsumeb, said the officers should take proper care of their social life and habits as they are expected […] todayFebruary 13, 2024 29
insert_link Namibia NamPol Opens Murder Case Against Mentally Challenged Man for Fatal Assault on 104-Year-Old Mother The Namibian Police Force in the Omusati region has initiated a murder case against a 36-year-old mentally challenged man who allegedly beat his 104-year-old mother to death with a stick. The tragic incident occurred on Friday in Enkombo village, Etayi constituency. Deputy Commissioner Moses Simaho, the region’s Crime Investigation Coordinator, confirmed the details. The victim, identified as Cecilia Vilho, has prompted the authorities to open a case of murder, coupled […] todayFebruary 12, 2024 17
insert_link 2 24 Namibia Truck Driver Arrested for Culpable Homicide in Fatal Head-On Collision near Otjiwarongo In a tragic incident outside Otjiwarongo on Wednesday morning, a 37-year-old truck driver has been apprehended on charges of culpable homicide following a head-on collision with a Volkswagen sedan. Namibian Police Force Otjozondjupa Regional Crime Investigations Coordinator, Deputy Commissioner Edna Nawa, confirmed the arrest on Wednesday afternoon. The collision, which occurred on the B1 road south of Otjiwarongo, claimed the life of 25-year-old Francois Seibeb, the sole occupant of the […] todayFebruary 8, 2024 18 24 2
insert_link Namibia Namibian Police Chief Commends Nation’s Smooth Transition, Ensures Security for Dignitaries at Late President’s Funeral Namibia's Inspector General of Police, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, acknowledged on Monday that other countries have praised Namibia for efficiently preventing a leadership vacuum during the transition of power. He emphasized that, unlike in some countries where such transitions can lead to unrest and security challenges, Namibia has successfully maintained stability. Lieutenant General Shikongo highlighted the automatic reinforcement of security measures for both the current president and the vice president. […] todayFebruary 6, 2024 35
insert_link Namibia Alarming Surge in Gender-Based Violence: Over 380 Cases Reported in Six Namibian Regions In the past three months, a staggering 380 cases of gender-based violence have been reported in Namibia across six regions. The Zambezi, Oshikoto, Kavango, Otjozondjupa, Omusati, and Kunene regions collectively averaged over 100 reported cases per month. Namibian Police spokesperson Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi disclosed that the Oshikoto region had the highest reported cases at 98, leading to 86 arrests. Omusati followed closely with 94 cases and 49 arrests, while […] todayFebruary 2, 2024 20
insert_link Namibia Namibian Police Inspector Urges Separate Sleeping Arrangements for Children to Prevent Rape Incidents Inspector Thomas Aiyambo, Head of the Oshana Community Policing Sub-division within the Namibian Police Force, emphasized the importance of child safety during a 'Be Safe' campaign at Onaushe Combined School. Aiyambo specifically advised parents to ensure that their children sleep in separate rooms to mitigate the risk of potential rape incidents. Addressing students on Tuesday, Aiyambo highlighted instances where allegations of sibling rape had occurred, resulting in some cases where […] todayJanuary 31, 2024 22
insert_link Namibia Ministry Official Faces Charges for Unpermitted Transportation of Animal Feed Bags A 40-year-old official from the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, Johannes Haufiku, made his initial appearance in the Rundu Magistrate’s Court on Monday. Haufiku, arrested last Thursday, is accused of transporting 39 private animal feed bags without an official permit. Magistrate Sonia Samupofu granted him bail of N$3000 during the hearing. The case has been postponed to April 25, awaiting a decision from the Prosecutor General’s office. Haufiku has […] todayJanuary 30, 2024 17
