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…
A 37-year-old man is in critical condition following a violent incident in which he was allegedly stabbed in the neck with a pen during an altercation at the Harambee location in Otavi on Saturday. According to reports, the victim was…
The Namibian Police have confirmed the death of a 57-year-old man in Keetmanshoop on Friday afternoon following a lightning strike. According to police reports, Charles Henry Gaweseb was reportedly walking with his daughter and three dogs when he was struck…
A security scare unfolded during the White House Correspondents Dinner after gunshots were reported at the venue, prompting a swift evacuation of top U.S. officials, including President Donald Trump. The incident took place at the Washington Hilton, where several high-ranking…
A 52-year-old suspended member of the Namibian Defence Force (NDF), Heita Vilho, has been granted bail after appearing in court on corruption-related charges linked to an alleged financial scam within the military. Vilho made his first appearance in the Windhoek…
A 26-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the abduction of a one-year-old baby boy in Okahao, with the child later found unharmed and reunited with his mother. Police in the Omusati Region confirmed that the suspect, identified as…
A divorce settlement finalised in the Windhoek High Court has ordered well-known businessman David Sheehama, also known as Kambwa, to pay monthly child maintenance of N$30,000 to his former wife, Katrina Lugodhi Elifas. The amount, calculated at N$15,000 per child,…
A male pedestrian is recovering after being struck by a vehicle while crossing at a marked pedestrian crossing along Independence Avenue in Windhoek on Tuesday. The incident occurred near the Katutura Shoprite area, where a seven-seater vehicle reportedly hit the…
