insert_link Business / Economics Two arrested in Namdia robbery and some stolen diamonds recovered Namdia Head Office An armed robbery took place at Namib Desert Diamonds on Saturday, during which an unspecified number of diamonds were stolen. The value of the stolen diamonds is still to be determined. In response, we reached out to Deputy Inspector General Elias Mutota for an update on the ongoing investigation. "We have arrested two suspects, and we have recovered some of the diamonds," Mutota confirmed. "Our […] today20 January, 2025
insert_link Local UPDATE ON ARMED ROBBERY ON NAMDIA PREMISES 19 January 2025 – NAMDIA confirms that the incident that occurred at its premises in the early evening hours of Saturday, 18 January 2025, has been confirmed as an armed robbery and not an attempted armed robbery as previously stated. A formal police docket has been registered under charges of Armed Robbery with Aggravating Circumstances and Murder. NAMDIA is aware of the circulation of inaccurate reports on social media regarding […] today20 January, 2025
insert_link Namibia Oshikoto Police Investigates Two Fatal Accidents Oshikoto Police are investigating two separate incidents of culpable homicide. Our northern correspondent Maria Namupala reports that this is after two women lost their lives in accidents over the weekend. today20 January, 2025
insert_link Namibia Former Cop Among Suspects in NAMDIA Diamond Heist Police are investigating the theft of diamonds worth about N$1 billion from Namib Desert Diamonds as an inside job. Deputy Inspector General Elias Mutota confirmed that one of the detained suspects is a security officer at NAMDIA. One Africa TV reports by journalist Envaalde Matheus indicate that authorities believe there may be additional suspects. NamDIA's Beverley Coussement: Watch NewsOnOne on oneafrica.tv for free or GoTv channel 84 or DSTv channel […] today20 January, 2025
insert_link Namibia Body of Woman Found Burned and Buried in Kavango West, Suspect Arrested Villagers in Kavango West made a tragic discovery on Wednesday when they found the burned body of 51-year-old Erna Kasiku Lufuti at Situveli Village in Mpungu constituency. Police confirmed the body was buried in a shallow grave. Reports indicate a 31-year-old Angolan man, believed to be Lufuti’s in-law, has been arrested in connection with her death. A villager, Martha Hambili, reported that Lufuti's hut was also set on fire, and […] today17 January, 2025
insert_link Namibia Woman arrested at Ariamsvlei forder for drug trafficking A 60-year-old Namibian woman was arrested at the Ariamsvlei Border Post on Monday night, 13 January 2025, after she was caught attempting to smuggle drugs into the country. The woman, who had entered Namibia from South Africa, was found with six parcels of suspected crystal meth, concealed on her body and in her luggage. Border officials grew suspicious of the woman and conducted a search, which led to the discovery […] today14 January, 2025
insert_link Namibia Missing Person in Mondesa & Inquest in Tsintsabis A 46-year-old Namibian woman, Mariette Skrywer, has been reported missing since December 17 last year, from Mondesa's DRC Sea Side Location in Swakopmund. The latest Police Crime bulletin says she was last seen at Woermanbrock, wearing a long brown dress, black jacket, and shoes. Mariette, who suffers from epilepsy, is of average build and light complexion. Anyone with information can contact the authorities. Meanwhile in Tsintsabis, an inquest is […] today6 January, 2025
insert_link Namibia Minister Agnes Tjongarero Scammed of over 700 thousand The Sport, Youth, and National Service minister Agnes Tjongarero revealed she was defrauded of N$711,200 in personal savings, calling for a return to the practice of hiding money under mattresses. Her personal assistant, Jennifer Gomuses, was also scammed out of N$18,500. Tjongarero joins a growing list of government officials targeted by fraudsters in recent years. Previous victims include Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila and Minister Frans Kapofi. The police have […] today18 December, 2024
insert_link South Africa S.A Police Pursue Additional Suspects in Lusikisiki Mass Shooting Case The S.A Police ministry has confirmed that police are actively pursuing additional suspects connected to the mass shooting in Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape where 18 people were murdered. Four suspects have been arrested so far. One suspect is still on the run, and the weapons used in the mass shooting have not been found. Briefing the media, national police commissioner Fannie Masemola emphasised the need to address rising violence […] today18 October, 2024
