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By: Maria Namupala Oshikoto Police on Sunday arrested a 39-woman-old woman for hacking her 89-year-old grandmother at Oshamba village in Oniipa constituency. According to the incident report issued by Oshikoto regional crime investigation coordinator, deputy commissioner, Titus Ekandjo, the victim, Julia Michael, reportedly lived alone. Ekandjo said the granddaughter who is believed to be mentally ill and resides in Ondangwa came to visit her grandmother on Saturday. He added that […]

By: Josia Shigwedha A 21-year-old man died in Rehoboth after an alleged robbery attempt turned violent near Dr. Olivier’s Vet Practice in Block B between Saturday night and early Sunday morning. According to the police, a 28-year-old man was walking home from Oudrew Man Bar/Splash Carwash at around 23h00 on Saturday when he was approached by three men who allegedly robbed him of his cellphone. During the scuffle, the victim […]

By: Josia Shigwedha President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has extended her condolences following the passing of prominent Walvis Bay businessman John Savva. Savva, who died on Saturday, was alsoan honorary consul for Cyprus and Greece. In a statement issued on Sunday, Nandi-Ndaitwah expressed heartfelt sympathy to the Savva family, as well as to the Cypriot and Greek communities, describing Savva as a man of generosity and commitment. She said that Savva was […]

By: Josia Shigwedha Police in the Kavango West Region have launched an investigation after human remains believed to be those of a woman and her one-year-old child were discovered at Gcaruhwa village in the Musese Constituency. According to the police, the discovery was made around 14h00 on Saturday, 11 October 2025, when a cattle herder came across the skeletal remains in a field. The family later identified the remains, based […]

By: Josia Shigwedha A fire that broke out early Friday morning in Kuisebmond’s Tutaleni area destroyed five shacks. According to the police, the incident occurred around 07h40 on Visarend Street when a fire started in one of the unoccupied shacks and quickly spread to four adjacent structures. Although all five shacks were destroyed, no fatalities or serious injuries were reported. However, one firefighter was taken to hospital for treatment after […]

By: Josia Shigwedha Police in Otjiwarongo are investigating a case of theft out of a motor vehicle after valuables worth over N$23 000 were stolen from a car parked at C’est Si Bon Hotel on Friday afternoon. According to the police, the incident occurred around 12h00 when the complainant’s vehicle was parked at the hotel’s parking lot. CCTV footage reportedly captured a white sedan parking next to the victim’s vehicle, […]

By: Josia Shigwedha A 21-year-old man died in Rehoboth after an alleged robbery attempt turned violent near Dr. Olivier’s Vet Practice in Block B between Saturday night and early Sunday morning. According to the police, a 28-year-old man was walking home from Oudrew Man Bar/Splash Carwash at around 23h00 on Saturday when he was approached by three men who allegedly robbed him of his cellphone. During the scuffle, the victim […]

The SWAPO Party has recalled Oniipa Mayor Jafet Augustus after he registered to run as an Independent candidate in the upcoming elections. In a report by Maria Namupala, Secretary General Sophia Shaningwa confirmed his removal and ex-communication from all party positions, instructing regional coordinator Armas Amukwiyu to arrange his immediate replacement. By choosing to run independently, Augustus effectively self-excommunicated under Article 6 (1)(a) of the party constitution, highlighting SWAPO’s strict […]

Rural and underserved communities face limited access to technology and digital resources. Ms. Hilma Ingo, Officer for Consumer Relations and Advocacy at the Communications Regulatory Authority, highlighted that digital literacy depends on functional internet services and devices. To address this, the Communications Regulatory Authority donated eight computers and improved internet speeds to 50 Mbps at !Gochas and Koës Libraries, supporting enhanced connectivity and digital learning. play_arrow Communications Regulatory Authority Steps […]