insert_link Namibia Mariental Crash Death Toll Rises to 16 The Mariental road accident involving Namibian Correctional Service and Police vehicles has claimed 16 lives, including police and correctional services officials. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and Minister Lucia Iipumbu extended condolences and called on the public to stop sharing graphic images from the scene. The Correctional Service has suspended all visitations to the Hardap Correctional Facility until further notice as investigations continue. Authorities say support services are being provided to the […] today1 September, 2025
insert_link Namibia Mother Seeks Justice for Son Left Brain-Damaged After 2022 Assault One Africa TV NewsOnOne's Ketemba Tjipepa reports that Joannie Daries is demanding justice for her 24-year-old son, Shalldou Daries, who was left unable to walk nor speak following an assault in 2022. Last night's bulletin is live right now on oneafrica.tv. And weeknights at 7 you are free to watch it on GoTv 84, DSTv 284, or stream it live on oneafrica.tv today6 March, 2025
insert_link Namibia Erongo region strengthens GBV response Erongo Governor Neville Andre Itope launched the Erongo Regional Gender Permanent Task Force last year as part of national efforts to combat gender-based violence (GBV). The initiative coordinates responses to domestic violence, sexual assault, and other forms of abuse, which remain among the most prevalent crimes in the region. Speaking on the progress of the Task Force, Itope reiterated that GBV continues to be a pressing issue in Erongo. He […] today4 March, 2025
insert_link Health / Medical Families of victims of violent assault have double the risk of anxiety – new study Chay_Tee/Shutterstock By Elizabeth Cook, City, University of London and Sally McManus, City, University of London Every year, about a million people in England and Wales are victims of violent crime. In addition to the harm suffered in the assault itself, they may also experience mental and physical health effects that last far longer. They often need the support of health and victim services, and they might have contact […] today11 September, 2024
insert_link Lifestyle I want to keep my child safe from abuse − but research tells me I’m doing it wrong Protecting your child may require some open − and difficult − conversations. shapecharge/E+ via Getty Images By Melissa Bright, University of New Hampshire Child sexual abuse is uncomfortable to think about, much less talk about. The idea of an adult engaging in sexual behaviors with a child feels sickening. It’s easiest to believe that it rarely happens, and when it does, that it’s only to children whose […] today27 May, 2024
