Iuze Mukube Affirmative Repositioning movement leader Job Amupanda says the essence of his contention on the removal of the Red line is based solely on the constitutional principles being infringed upon by the Veterinary Cordon Fence (VCF). He said this yesterday while being cross-examined by Advocate Raymond Heathcote on behalf of the government respondents. Heathcote...
Auleria Wakudumo Oshikoto police commander, commissioner Teopolina Kalompo-Nashikaku, says a police officer shot and killed himself with a service pistol while on duty at Onkumbula Police Station in the Oshikoto region on Saturday. It is alleged that the deceased started his official duty as a shift commander on Saturday at 14h00, and at around 16h00,...
A 29-year-old Drimiopsis resident, accused of kidnapping, rape and murder, took the stand in his own defence on Monday after the State closed its case against him. Abel Mokalabatho mostly repeated what he said when he pleaded not guilty to the charges of rape and murder at the start of his trial before Windhoek High...
Eba Kandovazu Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) security officer Joel Angula was denied bail in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court yesterday for his alleged involvement in the diamond heist which took place on Saturday, leaving two dead.The 45-year-old Angula briefly appeared before magistrate Olga Muharukua. The State, represented by Rowan van Wyk, objected to granting Angula bail...
Suzith Tjitaura KEETMANSHOOP – The 48-year-old man accused of raping his 18-year-old daughter was denied bail in the Karasburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday.Court documents seen by Nampa indicated that the accused made his first appearance before magistrate Melissa Mungunda, who postponed the case to 3 March 2025 for further police investigation and Legal Aid application....
OTJIWARONGO – Two men were arrested at Okondjatu settlement in the Okakarara constituency on Sunday after they were allegedly found in possession of 34 parcels of skunk cannabis.Otjozondjupa region crime investigations coordinator, Deputy Commissioner Edna Nawa, in an interview with Nampa on Monday said the two suspects are aged 18 and 23, and are residents...
Three judges of the Electoral Court yesterday ordered that the challenge on the results of the National Assembly elections held last November be put on hold until the apex court decides on a similar matter. The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) brought the two applications – one against the outcome of the National Assembly elections...
A 21-year-old resident of Lüderitz pleaded not guilty to a charge of murder, read with the provisions of the Combating of Domestic Violence Act, yesterday. He appeared before Windhoek High Court Judge Claudia Claasen. It is alleged by the State that Brenton Hendricks stabbed his elder brother, Joslin Sagaria Hendricks, at least seven times on...
Iuze Mukube Magistrate Monica Andjaba heard the final arguments on Friday on whether Wentzel Maasdorp is a suitable candidate to be granted bail. She reserved the ruling for 7 February 2025. Maasdorp is accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend Delia Weimers-Maasdorp, stealing her motor vehicle, and theft. Maasdorp’s defence counsel, Samuel Shinedima, contended the accused had...
Auleria Wakudumo A 28-year-old woman was burnt beyond recognition after a hut she was sleeping in caught fire after a bolt of lightning at the Nkonke village in Kavango West, last week. Three other people who were also sleeping in the hut escaped the fire. Kavango West regional police commander, commissioner Julia Sakuwa confirmed the...