A Zambian national who was in police custody allegedly escaped from Katima Mulilo State Hospital on Monday morning, authorities have confirmed. According to Zambezi Region head of community policing sub-division, Chief Inspector Kisco Sitali, the inmate, identified as Mabuta Oliver…
A 40-year-old woman was discovered dead at a mental health facility in Windhoek on Saturday, in what police suspect to be a case of suicide. According to the national police spokesperson, deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, the deceased has been identified…
The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) has expressed strong disapproval of the removal of one of its councillors, Charles Musiyalike, claiming the decision undermines constitutional principles. According to the party, the action taken by the Minister of Urban and Rural…
A 27-year-old man was killed during the early hours of Saturday after a confrontation with another man escalated into a fatal stabbing at Aimablaagte location, Mariental. The victim, identified as Jeffrey Bartman, died at the scene after sustaining a single…
A 52-year-old man tragically lost his life after his shack caught fire in the early hours of Sunday morning in Katutura, Windhoek. The deceased, identified as Edward Simbo, was burned beyond recognition during the incident, which occurred around 05:00 in…
Police in Usakos have launched an investigation into a housebreaking incident that occurred during the early hours of Sunday morning at a local self-catering accommodation facility. According to the Namibian Police’s Weekend Serious Incidents Report, two suspects allegedly broke into…
Warden Simushi, who has represented Katima Mulilo Rural constituency for 15 years and served as chairperson of the Zambezi Regional Council, has lost SWAPO’s internal election. The announcement was made by the Zambezi regional office of the Ministry of Information…
Police are investigating two separate incidents of rape reported on Friday, both involving women with intellectual disabilities. The first case allegedly occurred at Onakankuzi-East village in the Omuthiya Constituency. According to police reports, a 70-year-old Namibian man is accused of…
A 48-year-old woman was violently assaulted and tied up during a house robbery in Walvis Bay on Friday morning, 22 August 2025. The incident occurred around 07:00 on Hage Geingob Street, leaving the community shocked and concerned about rising violent…
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has met with traditional leaders in Katima Mulilo to address the removal of local authority councillors and other governance concerns, following allegations of irregular practices. The meeting was convened after councillors…
