A second suspect has been added to a criminal case involving alleged threats against a control prosecutor in Grootfontein. Kefas Hoaeb appeared in the Grootfontein Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, where Magistrate Bornface Konga confirmed that he has been joined as…
A 32-year-old man believed to be mentally unstable allegedly stole a Windhoek City Police vehicle on Tuesday morning before crashing it into a property in Khomasdal. According to police reports, the incident occurred at the Windhoek City Police Service offices…
A 46-year-old woman accused of fatally stabbing her brother-in-law has been denied bail following her appearance in the Katutura Magistrate’s Court in Windhoek. Andrea Helena Ferris appeared before the court in connection with the alleged incident that took place at…
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…
