A young boy from northern Namibia who recently risked his own life to rescue twins from danger is set to receive free professional swimming and lifeguard training following his heroic actions. The brave youngster has attracted widespread praise from the…
A confrontation between police and a mentally ill man in Otjiwarongo ended in tragedy on Monday morning after the suspect was fatally shot while allegedly threatening residents with a panga. According to police in the Otjozondjupa Region, the incident happened…
A 39-year-old man, Alfred Thomas, also known as “Kabila”, will remain in custody after the Oshakati Magistrate’s Court refused his bail application on Monday. Thomas stands accused of fatally attacking his grandmother in her bedroom at Ondiamande village in the…
Police in the Oshana Region have arrested a 30-year-old man who had been on the run after allegedly killing his grandmother at Ondiyamande village in the Uukwiyuushona Constituency. The suspect, identified as Alfred Shilunga, popularly known as “Kabila”, was apprehended…
An 83-year-old woman was allegedly beaten to death inside her bedroom at Ondiyamande village in the Uukwiyuushona Constituency, with police now hunting for her grandson who is suspected to have carried out the brutal attack. The deceased, identified as Selma…
A man is fighting for his life after the vehicle he was driving overturned twice along the Outjo–Otjiwarongo C38 road on Saturday evening. According to reports, the incident involved a sports utility vehicle (SUV) that lost control before rolling multiple…
Namibia has officially cleared all its outstanding debt to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), reducing its balance to zero and marking a significant milestone in the country’s financial position. The development reflects a broader effort by the government to strengthen…
A suspected poacher was allegedly subjected to brutal treatment, including the insertion of a burning stick into his anus, during an anti-poaching operation in the Ruacana constituency, authorities have confirmed. Omusati regional police commander Ismael Basson said the incident occurred…
The Rundu Town Council has stepped up efforts to recover millions in unpaid municipal accounts after revealing that its debt book has reached N$650 million. In a statement released today, the local authority announced that it has partnered with TransUnion,…
A 33-year-old Namibian man has been arrested in the Kavango West Region following an incident involving drunk driving, a hit-and-run, and an alleged bribery attempt directed at a traffic officer. The incident occurred on Saturday, 25 April 2026, at around…
