insert_link Namibia Police Investigate Officer Accused of Assisting Suspect in Passport Theft Authorities are probing a senior officer from the Otjiwarongo Criminal Investigations Unit for allegedly stealing a confiscated passport and providing it to a suspect for travel to and from South Africa. Inspector Ursula Mulongwane is accused of aiding Joao-Quinn Amado, an Angolan national facing fraud charges, in his travel on January 12 and 13 this year. Senior Inspector Maureen Mbeha, spokesperson for the Otjozondjupa police, confirmed the allegations received from […] todayMarch 18, 2024 7
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 22 24 2
insert_link Interview Transcripts Empowering Youth Through Spelling Bee: Steven Yarukekuree Ndorokaze on Ovitoto’s Public Speaking Initiative Recently, Steven Yarukekuree Ndorokaze shared insights to Leonard Witbeen into the successful organization of the Ovitoto Spelling Bee competition in the Ovitoto area. The event, which took place on December 2, 2023, was a collaborative effort between approximately 14 young individuals from Oruuua group, constituting varying age groups. The initiative, supported by the constituency councillor for the Omatako constituency in the Otjozondjupa region, aimed to enhance English language skills and […] todayJanuary 20, 2024 31
insert_link Namibia Otjiwarongo local authority council re-elects office bearers The Otjiwarongo Municipality’s local authority council on Tuesday re-elected its office bearers to their respective positions. Mayor Gottlieb Shivute successfully retained his position after being nominated and seconded by fellow councillors. Deputy Town Mayor Julienda Kampungu also returned to her position through a unanimous vote. The councillors further re-elected Godhardt Hoko as the chairperson of the municipality's management committee, alongside Hilsa Jesaja and Sebetius Guiteb. Gideon Iiyambo was appointed as […] todayNovember 29, 2023 15