Security guard, 28, fatally stabbed in Walvis Bay

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A 28-year-old security guard was fatally stabbed in the early hours of Tuesday in Kuisebmund, Walvis Bay. 

The deceased was identified as Setson Inamutwika Nghinamwaami, who was employed by Windhoek Security Services cc.

Onkani father denied bail in case of children’s murder

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Thomas Sheya (33), who allegedly killed two of his children by twisting their necks on Sunday night at Onkani village in the Omuntele constituency of the Oshikoto Region, was denied bail by Magistrate Nelao ya France during his first court appearance.

Six Police Officers Arrested in Firearms Smuggling Case

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Six police officers are among eight people arrested for the alleged smuggling of police firearms, following a tip-off from South African authorities about weapons from Namibia being used in gang violence in the Western Cape. The suspects appeared in the Windhoek Regional Court.

Erongo Red loses over N$500,000 monthly to copper theft

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Erongo Red spends over half a million every month to restore electricity due to copper theft.

The Erongo Red chief executive officer said power provision is interrupted on a weekly basis when criminals strike out.

Narraville residents alarmed by rising crime and drug abuse

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Walvis Bay's Narraville residents have raised alarm over rising crime and drug abuse within their community.

At a recent engagement meeting, locals also voiced frustration over the slow response to calls for help by law enforcement.

Karibib residents demand no bail for murder suspects

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Karibib residents have opposed the granting of bail to all murder suspects in the Erongo Region.

A group of residents marched to the Karibib Magistrate's court to hand over a petition.

They stressed that Karibib is a fast-developing town and has become a target for criminals.