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By: Josia Shigwedha Five people have reportedly taken their own lives by hanging in separate incidents across the country this weekend, according to the police’s weekend crime report. In the Endola district, 37-year-old Salomo Nanye Ndimunhu was found hanging from a tree in a mahangu field at Omutemo village on Friday morning. No suicide note was found, and no foul play is suspected. At Outapi, 41-year-old Herman Amunyela Abel allegedly […]

By: Josia Shigwedha Police in Walvis Bay are investigating a case of theft out of a motor vehicle after items valued at N$91 000 were stolen from a car parked along Theo Ben Gurirab street near Props Bakery on Friday morning. According to the police, the incident occurred around 11h20 when an unknown suspect allegedly broke into the complainant’s car using an unidentified object and stole several valuable items. The […]

By: Josia Shigwedha The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has granted a short-term extension for political parties, independent candidates, and associations to correct errors in their nomination submissions for the upcoming regional and local authority elections. According to a statement issued on Friday, the extension applies to 68 nominations including 35 for Regional Council and 33 for Local Authority elections that were referred back due to non-compliance issues such as […]

By: Josia Shigwedha President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed Chief of Protocol, Leonard Iipumbu, as ambassador to Angola. In a media statement issued by the presidency on Friday, Iipumbu, a seasoned diplomat and public servant, has over 30 years of experience in international relations. He previously served as Namibia’s Ambassador to the United States, with concurrent accreditation to Brazil, Canada, and Mexico, as well as to France, Italy, Portugal, and Spain. […]

By: Ludorf Iyambo Khomas Police on Thursday recovered four vehicles and a large quantity of stolen household items believed to be linked to a series of housebreak-ins and robberies across Windhoek. The vehicles, three Mazda Demios and one Volkswagen Golf GT along with stolen goods, were found hidden in Greenwell Matongo, Wanaheda, Ombili, Oshitenda, Babylon and Damara location. These areas have been identified by the police as key hiding spots for stolen […]

By: Staff Reporter At Ndiyona Combined School in Kavango East Region, classrooms are overcrowded, with about 65 learners per class. Secondary learners at the same school attend classes in the afternoons due to space shortages, prompting plans to open a new project school next year to ease the congestion. There was revealed during a visit this week by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Youth, Civic Relations, and Community Development […]

By: Josia Shigwedha A 53-year-old man and his alleged 41-year partner were arrested in Henties Bay on Thursday after police discovered a large quantity of drugs valued at N$618 910. According to Erongo police, the suspects were arrested at house Erf number 500, Libertina Amadhila Street in Henties Bay, following a tip-off. Subsequently, an undercover operation was launched, leading to the discovery of the illegal substances. The drugs confiscated include 8 821 grams […]

By: Selma Taapopi The Minister of Health and Social Services Dr. Esperance Luvindao on Tuesday tabled the Mental Health Bill of 2025 which will replace the current Mental Health Act (Act No.18 of 1973). While motivating the proposed amendments in Parliament, Luvindao said the bill, will criminalise abuse, neglect, exploitation, and ill-treatment of patients, amongst others. The bill also sets out penalties for misconduct by health care staff, including acts […]

By: Maria Namupala Oshikoto Police on Sunday arrested a 39-woman-old woman for hacking her 89-year-old grandmother at Oshamba village in Oniipa constituency. According to the incident report issued by Oshikoto regional crime investigation coordinator, deputy commissioner, Titus Ekandjo, the victim, Julia Michael, reportedly lived alone. Ekandjo said the granddaughter who is believed to be mentally ill and resides in Ondangwa came to visit her grandmother on Saturday. He added that […]