Woman Arrested for Allegedly Stabbing Boyfriend in Otjiwarongo After Argument

In Otjiwarongo, a 40-year-old woman was arrested yesterday for allegedly stabbing her 38-year-old boyfriend in the Ombili informal settlement following an argument. According to Namibian Police Force Otjozondjupa Regional Crime Investigations Coordinator Deputy Commissioner Edna Nawa, the victim survived the stabbing and was admitted to Otjiwarongo State Hospital in critical condition. Nawa mentioned that the victim was transported to the hospital with the knife still lodged in his right shoulder, […]

March 12, 2024 3

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Tragic Fatality: 34-Year-Old Man Allegedly Stabbed to Death by Girlfriend in Okahandja

In a heartbreaking incident, a 34-year-old man, identified as Sebedeus Davis, met an untimely demise early Sunday morning. The Namibian Police Force's Otjozondjupa Crime Investigations Coordinator, Deputy Commissioner Edna Nawa, revealed that the cause of death was an alleged stabbing in the chest by his girlfriend at their residence in Okahandja. Deputy Commissioner Nawa informed close relatives of the victim on Sunday, shedding light on the somber circumstances surrounding Davis's […]

March 11, 2024 16

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Pastor Arrested for Alleged Rape of Two Women and a Minor in Omusati Region

In the Omusati Region, law enforcement has detained a 34-year-old pastor and church proprietor accused of sexually assaulting two young women and a minor in Okandi village, Etayi Constituency, last month. According to Omusati's Regional Commander, Commissioner Ismael Basson, the suspect was apprehended at the church premises on Tuesday and is slated to appear in the Outapi Magistrate’s Court on Thursday. The victims include two young women aged 19 and […]

March 6, 2024 14

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Manhunt Underway for Pastor Accused of Sexual Assault in Omusati Region

The Namibian Police Force in the Omusati Region is actively pursuing a pastor accused of raping two women and a minor on separate occasions at Okandi village in the Etayi Constituency. Omusati Regional Commander, Commissioner Ismael Basson, confirmed the incidents on Monday, revealing that the alleged rapes occurred between February 9 and 24. The victims, aged 17, 19, and 24, attend the church owned by the suspect, whose current whereabouts […]

March 5, 2024 18

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Minister Kawana Addresses Investigative Challenges: Over 4,000 Cases Pending Nationwide

Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, Albert Kawana, disclosed that 4,377 cases are currently under investigation by the Namibian Police nationwide. Speaking in parliament, Kawana attributed the delays in solving these cases to a lack of resources and manpower. Financial constraints, shortage of personnel, and logistical challenges were highlighted as the primary obstacles. The highest number of unsolved cases is in Khomas, totaling 2,736, followed by Oshana with […]

March 4, 2024 26

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Crocodile Attack Claims Life of 14-Year-Old in Kavango East Region

The Namibian Police Force in the Kavango East Region has reported yet another heartbreaking incident of a crocodile attack, resulting in the loss of a young life. Deputy Commissioner Eino Nambahu, acting as the regional commander, disclosed that 14-year-old Edward Mwambu Katjire fell victim to a crocodile on Sunday. The incident occurred at Shadjunu village along the Kavango River, where Katjire, accompanied by a friend, went for fishing and bathing. […]

February 28, 2024 31

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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 […]

February 28, 2024 6

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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.

February 15, 2024 23

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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 […]

February 13, 2024 34

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