Man shoots girlfriend in the head and commits suicide
Staff Reporter THE Namibian police have reported a case of attempted murder and suicide after a man identified as David Isai Valungameka, aged 40 shot his girlfriend in the head…
Three arrested for attempting to rob Swakopmund’s Style store
Staff Reporter THREE men were arrested this morning for attempting to rob the Style store in Swakopmund, Erongo Region. According to Inspector Ileni Shapumba, the spokesperson for the Erongo Police,…
A pedestrian dies in a hit-and-run accident near Omungwelume
Staff Reporter A pedestrian, identified as 38-year-old Simon Kandjumbwa, died Friday evening after he was hit by an unknown motor vehicle in the Ohadiwa village near Omungwelume in the Ohangwena…
15 Passengers die in two separate car accidents over the weekend
Staff Reporter A total of 15 people died over the past weekend in two separate car accidents on Sunday. The first accident claimed the lives of six people in the…
Rabies still a major concern in Namibia
As five Namibians succumb to rabies last year Staff Reporter AS the world commemorates World Rabies Day on 28 September, Namibia is not spared from the devastating impact of rabies…
Ondangwa residents owe Council N$85 million
Maria David THE Ondangwa Town Council has announced plans to give its residents debt relief for a period of 12 months. Town spokesperson Petrina Shitalangaho-Mutikisha said the council will waive…
Nine Kayec VTC workers dismissed after non-attendance of a meeting
Staff Reporter NINE Katutura Youth Enterprise Centre (Kayec) vocational trainers were charged with insubordination and dismissed after a disciplinarian hearing for alledgedly failing to attend a meeting set up by…
Undocumented Hambili chases Home Affairs official away
Staff Reporter GOVERNMENT is still determined to find a way to assist an undocumented elderly resident of the Okapundjona village in the Engela Constituency of the Ohangwena Region despite the…
Two minor girls raped by teen boys
Staff Reporter A seven-year-old girl was raped by an 18-year-old male cousin with whom she shared a bedroom. According to Inspector Raimbert Muronga of the Namibian police, the incident took…
Gambling Board to train healthcare workers to tackle gambling addiction
Staff Reporter THE Gambling Board is set to provide training for nurses, social workers, and medical officers in the counselling of individuals struggling with gambling addiction. This was announced by…
NamPol signs agreement with NamPort to enhance port security
Staff Reporter THE Namibian police force (NamPol) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Namibian Ports Authority (NamPort), allowing NamPol to conduct searches on all vessels that dock…
Fuel prices increase in October
Staff Reporter THE price of unleaded petrol 95 will increase by N$1.90, while diesel 50ppm and 10ppm will increase by N$2.40. This significant development, which will impact the wallets of…
De Klerk extradition case postponed to January 2024
Staff Reporter FISHROT accused Lawyer, Maren de Klerk who is alleged to have played a paymaster role in the country’s “multi-million” fisheries corruption case will only hear his extradition case…
Witness Protection Act to Commence in October 2023
Staff Reporter THE Minister of Justice, Yvonne Dausab, has announced that the Witness Protection Act will commence in October 2023. She explained that while it was initially scheduled to begin…
Tragic Accident in Zambezi Region Claims Life of Zambian Squash Team Member
Staff Reporter A 25-YEAR-OLD Zambian national, identified as Preston Mhango, lost his life in an accident that occurred on Thursday near Katima Mulilo in the Zambezi Region. Mhango was a…