Murder Case Opened as Woman Found Dead in Tsumeb With Gardener Arrested

The Namibian Police Force in the Oshikoto Region have initiated a murder case against a 23-year-old gardener accused of killing a 32-year-old woman in Tsumeb. The victim was discovered dead with a kitchen knife lodged in her side, and several items were reported missing from the house where the suspect worked. The incident occurred while the tenant was away, leaving the victim's one-month-old baby unattended. The suspect was apprehended at […]

May 10, 2024 99

Oshiwambo

Yaali ya mangwapo sho yaadhika nongaka yina omwenyo moshitopolwa Oshikoto

Aafekelwa yaali aalumentu oya mangwapo sho yaadhika nongaka yina omwenyo moshitopolwa Oshikoto molyomakaya. Omukwatakanithi gwekondololo lyiimbuluma moshitopolwa Oshikoto Deputy Comm Titus Ekandjo okwa lombwele o Nampa kutya aalumentu yomimvo 30 no 34 oya mangwapo lopotundi onti 20h00 moshikandjohogoolo Nehale Lya Mpingana pethimbo lyoshikonga shopamuhanga shili ompinge nuukongo pokati kopolisi yoshilongo muuministeli womidhingoloko. Ongaka oyina ongushu yoodoa 50 000. Aafekelwa okwa tegelelwa ya holoke mohofa ya Tsumeb ongula.

May 6, 2024 8

Namibia

Residents of Tsumeb Voice Concerns Over Town’s Leadership and Unaddressed Issues

Concerns have been raised by some residents of Tsumeb regarding the town's leadership, citing issues such as town cleanliness, water challenges, and poor infrastructure as major grievances. Leonard Carlos, a resident, expressed frustration over what he perceives as the leadership's incompetence and lack of responsiveness to community concerns. Another resident, speaking anonymously, echoed Carlos's sentiments, suggesting that a change in leadership might be necessary for the town's improvement.

April 10, 2024 6

Interview Transcripts

Lifalaza Simataa Reflects on LPMS 5th Anniversary Celebration in Tsumeb

In an exclusive interview, Lifalaza Simataa, a prominent figure within the Landless People's Movement (LPM), shared insights into the party's vibrant celebration of its fifth-year anniversary in Tsumeb. The festivities took place over the weekend, spanning both Tsumeb on the second of March and Grootfontein on the third. Simataa began by emphasizing the significance of the occasion, not only marking the party's fifth anniversary but also serving as the launchpad […]

March 5, 2024 7

Namibia

Landless People’s Movement Marks Fifth-Year Milestone with Vibrant Celebration in Tsumeb

Lifalaza Simataa, a member of the Landless People's Movement, divulged insights into the dynamic festivities commemorating the party's fifth anniversary in Tsumeb. The celebration unfolded over the weekend, encompassing events in both Tsumeb on the second of March and Grootfontein on the third.

March 5, 2024 13

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 […]

February 13, 2024 35

Namibia

Tsumeb Entrepreneur Initiates ‘Joel Parks’ Feeding and Education Program for Local Youth

In a commendable effort to empower and educate the youth in Tsumeb, 26-year-old entrepreneur Carlos Leonard has launched the non-profit organization 'Joel Parks.' The initiative, started this year, aims to provide free meals to unemployed youth, including those experiencing homelessness, while also imparting knowledge on food production. Leonard shared that the organization's team serves daily meals to 30 to 50 unemployed youth. Following the meals, participants engage in counseling and […]

January 23, 2024 18

Namibia

Tsumeb Municipality Initiates Formalization Projects for Kuvukiland to Enhance Living Conditions

The Tsumeb Municipality has launched initiatives to formalize the Kuvukiland informal area, with a targeted completion date by the end of this year. Municipal spokesperson Stella Imalwa-Nangolo, in an interview with Nampa, emphasized the objective of improving residents' living conditions by providing essential services, simultaneously elevating the overall status of the town. Imalwa-Nangolo expressed the municipality's commitment to enhancing Tsumeb's standing, especially given its recognition as one of Namibia's tourist […]

January 22, 2024 39

Namibia

Police leadership development course starts in Tsumeb

The Namibian Police Force’s Inspector General, Lieutenant-General Joseph Shikongo, has urged police officers not to disregard society during their tenure in the police system. Speaking on Monday during the opening of a leadership development training course attended by deputy commissioners at Tsumeb, Shikongo stressed the importance of officers acknowledging their connection to society while in uniform. He said they should recognise their roots and remember that they will eventually […]

January 9, 2024 9

Tsumeb