Three suspects have appeared in the Okahao Magistrate’s Court in connection with the illegal shooting of an elephant in the Omusati Region. The accused, identified as Paulus Wilhelm (23), Ndeshipanda Fillemon Kaapangelwa (51) and Awala Ndinelago Inamugadhimbwa (34), were each…
A 57-year-old woman was allegedly murdered in a violent attack at Etambi location in Otjiwarongo on Monday. According to initial information, the woman was reportedly attacked inside her home by an unknown suspect. The assailant allegedly used an axe and…
The Rundu Town Council has announced stricter measures aimed at recovering outstanding municipal debts from residents, with the new rules set to take effect on 1 April 2026. In a statement issued last week, the council said residents who owe…
A taxi driver was reportedly robbed at gunpoint on Friday evening under the Lafrenz bridge in Katutura, where two suspects allegedly stole cash and his vehicle before fleeing the scene. The incident is said to have occurred at around 20:00…
A Windhoek resident reportedly lost N$13 000 after allegedly being deceived by a suspect who promised to secure accommodation but failed to deliver after receiving payment. According to police information, the incident was reported at the Black Chain Shopping Complex…
Authorities at the Noordoewer Border Post arrested a 43-year-old Angolan national after he was allegedly found in possession of a large amount of undeclared foreign currency during a border inspection. According to police reports, the incident occurred in the early…
A man has been arrested near Tsumeb after police allegedly discovered suspected unpolished diamonds in his possession without the required permit. According to a police report, the incident took place on Saturday, 7 March 2026, at about 11h30 on a…
A woman died after she was attacked by an elephant at Ongulumbashe village in the Omusati Region on Thursday morning. The incident reportedly occurred around 11h42 after community members followed the tracks of an elephant that had been seen in…
Two British nationals died on Wednesday evening after a light aircraft crashed at the Gobabeb Namib Research Institute in the Namib Desert in the Erongo Region. The crash reportedly occurred at around 21h00 while the two occupants were conducting wildlife…
Namibia’s judiciary will be strengthened with the appointment of three judges to the High Court, effective 1 March. Chief Justice Peter Shivute announced the new appointments during a session at the Supreme Court, confirming that the judiciary will benefit from…
