Body of Christ Party Member of Parliament, Festus Thomas, has urged President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to declare a state of emergency.

This follows the brutal murders of three minor Okahandja residents.

Thomas said the murder of young children is a serious issue and should not be taken lightly.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, along with Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare and other senior government officials, paid a visit to the homes of the grieving families in Okahandja this afternoon.

A full-scale security operation is set to be launched in Okahandja following the murders of two minors and a 15-year-old girl in the town.

Police in the Otjozondjupa Region have identified the woman found dead at the 5 Rand location in Okahandja on 25 April as 15-year-old Beyoncé !Kharuxas.

According to Regional Community Liaison Officer, Senior Inspector Maureen Mbeha, a case of murder and rape has been opened.

The Namibia National Student Organisation (NANSO) is demanding immediate action from the police regarding the murder of two young learners at K.W. Von Mares Combined School in Okahandja. 

The town of Okahandja has been plunged into mourning, with emotions running high, after the body of another missing six-year-old girl was found.

Controversy erupted when the mayor proceeded with preparations to host the annual Okahandja Expo.

Okahandja Mayor Beatrice Kotungondo has called on residents planning a protest over the rape and murder of Ingrid Maasdorp to delay their demonstration until after the town’s Tourism and Trade Expo.  

The Namibian Police announced today that there are no new developments in the rape and murder case of 5-year-old Ingrid Maasdorp from Okahandja.

Three men have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery that took place last night at Nau-Aib, Okahandja, while two other suspects remain at large.

The men, aged between 28 and 30, stole 37 packs of Closwa Biltong and N$21,500 in cash.

Namibia, one of the countries in Africa with the most developed road infrastructure, continues to make significant progress in enhancing its road network.