Police in Ongwediva have arrested a local resident after he allegedly advertised a firearm for sale on social media, leading to the discovery of an illegally imported and unlicensed gun. The suspect, who lives in the Hanover residential area, was…
One person has lost his life while another was left seriously injured after two separate lightning strikes hit Kanyikama village in the Mpungu Constituency on Friday afternoon. Kavango West Regional Commissioner Julia Sakuwa-Neo confirmed that the first incident occurred around…
Educationist and youth advocate Tjihinga Edward Shakupakela has formally objected to parts of the 2026 Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) funding policy, warning that the changes could lock out thousands of deserving young people from higher education. In a…
The Namibian Correctional Service (NCS) has moved to clarify allegations circulating on social media regarding the recruitment of Leefa Shikongo, the daughter of Lieutenant-General Joseph S. Shikongo. Online claims suggested that she was employed despite allegedly holding only a Grade…
A man aged 40 lost his life after being stabbed during a violent confrontation at Canaan C location in Gobabis on Tuesday evening. The victim is said to have died at the scene. After the attack, the alleged perpetrator attempted…
A traditional healer from Mali who claimed he could secure victory for the national football team at the Africa Cup of Nations has been arrested on fraud charges after allegedly collecting about $33,500 from hopeful supporters. The suspect reportedly convinced…
Police in Okahandja are appealing to community members to help trace those responsible for the violent death of a 21-year-old man who was stabbed and killed on Monday afternoon. The victim, identified as Benjamin Rukero from Osona Village, was found…
Police in Rundu have arrested a man after recovering a silver Honda Fit that was reported stolen outside the Choppies shopping centre in the Kavango East Region. The vehicle was located around midday in the Safari neighbourhood, where officers found…
Authorities have opened an investigation after a senior soldier was found dead at the Grootfontein Military Base early on Saturday morning. The deceased has been identified as 57-year-old Staff Sergeant Eben Kenaruzo, who served in the base’s Logistics Department. Preliminary…
A tragic incident claimed the life of a 32-year-old woman in the early hours of Friday after she fell from a moving vehicle at Kakoro Village in the Kavango West Region. According to the Namibian Police in the region, the…
