Parts of Namibia have recorded fresh rainfall over recent days, with rivers beginning to flow in areas including the Khomas Hochland and Otavi Valley. Meteorologists forecast cooler conditions in the south and continued chances of isolated thundershowers in the north-east, with authorities urging safety near flood-prone areas.
5 January 2026 · Informanté →
Parts of Namibia have recorded fresh rainfall over recent days, with rivers beginning to flow in areas including the Khomas Hochland and Otavi Valley. Meteorologists forecast cooler conditions in the south and continued chances of isolated thundershowers in the north-east, with authorities urging safety near flood-prone areas.
5 January 2026 · Informanté →
Police recorded seven suicide cases and one attempted suicide across Oshikoto, Hardap, Khomas, Erongo and Otjozondjupa regions over the New Year weekend. Authorities report no foul play is suspected in any cases and are investigating them as inquests, while urging anyone experiencing mental distress to contact crisis support lines 116 or 106.
5 January 2026 · Informanté →
A 13-year-old boy was seriously injured after being stabbed in the neck by three suspects during an attempted robbery at Long Beach on New Year's Eve. Three suspects, aged 17, 17 and 18, have been arrested; no property was stolen and police investigations are ongoing.
5 January 2026 · Informanté →
Namibian police in the Oshana Region arrested two suspects more than a hundred kilometres apart in connection with a housebreaking at the residence of Oshakati Mayor Leonard Hango that occurred before Christmas. A stolen 9mm pistol and other items were recovered during the arrests.
5 January 2026 · Informanté →
Namibian Police are searching for a known suspect in connection with the murder of a 42-year-old woman in Onandjo Village on 2 January 2026, who was allegedly killed with an axe. The suspect fled the scene; the victim's body has been taken to Okahao Police Mortuary pending post-mortem examination.
5 January 2026 · Informanté →
A 25-year-old woman was arrested in Gobabis after allegedly stabbing her 51-year-old father to death on 1 January 2026 following an argument over alcohol left in her room.
5 January 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's Ministry of International Relations and Trade expressed shock at the reported capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife by US authorities on 3 January 2026, calling it a violation of Venezuela's sovereignty and international law. The ministry reaffirmed solidarity with Venezuela and called on the international community to prioritise dialogue and diplomacy, supporting a UN Security Council session to address the situation.
5 January 2026 · Informanté →