Oshana police confirm brutal mutilation of Salom Nikanor

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The Head of the Oshana Police Crime Investigation, Fredrik Ndjadila, has confirmed that the testicles of Salom Nikanor were indeed cut off and burnt.

Nikanor's body was discovered on 4 January by a community member in shallow water at a pan east of the Oluno Correctional Facility in Ondangwa.

MEIYSAC warns schools against unauthorised fees

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The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts, and Culture has warned schools not to force parents to buy items or pay unauthorised fees.
 
The Ministry clarified that public schools are not allowed to force parents to buy stationery or cleaning materials or pay registration fees.

BIPA appoints Ainna Kaundu as new CEO

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The Business and Intellectual Property Authority has appointed Ainna Kaundu as the new Chief Executive officer, effective from 01 January 2026.
 
In a statement, the board of directors announced the five-year term.
 

Namibian dams show little change despite recent rainfall

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Most dams across Namibia show little change in capacity despite recent rainfall.

Swakoppoort Dam stands at 83% capacity, and Von Bach at 81.2%. Goreangab remains nearly full at 100.5%, down slightly from 100.8% last week.

Otjivero Main Dam holds 36%, Tilda Viljoen 64.1%, and Dan Viljoen 66.6%.

Keetmanshoop craftsman keeps father's legacy alive

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A Keetmanshoop-based craftsman, Johannes Munkitji says he makes ends meet through handicraft, a skill passed down to him from his late father.
 
Munkitji says he earns an income by carving tables, chairs, bowls, and ornaments, which he has done for 30 years now.
 

Khorixas police launch school road safety campaign

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 As schools re-opens on Monday, next week, the Police have launched a road safety campaign in Khorixas aimed at reducing the rising number of road accidents involving learners.

Okahandja man arrested for alleged GBV, police clash with suspect's mother

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A case of gender-based violence that resulted in the arrest of a 29-year-old man from Okahandja has now seen police pitted against the suspect's mother.

The suspect, Atikina Noabed, appeared in the Okahandja Magistrate's Court today for allegedly beating his girlfriend.