Police are seeking information on an unknown suspect who allegedly stabbed a 26-year-old in the neck at DRC location in Swakopmund on Friday at 21h00; no arrests have been made and the motive is unknown.
20 April 2026 · The Namibian →
B360 Namibia, a non-profit incorporated in February, operates a five-day Career Starter Week programme to prepare unemployed young people for the workplace through mock interviews, feedback on applications, and professional coaching. The organisation plans to expand its workshops beyond Windhoek to rural regions including Ongwediva, Oshakati, Katima Mulilo, coastal and southern areas.
20 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian health ministry has launched an investigation into alleged fraud and theft within its pharmaceutical supply chain, including stock data manipulation and diversion of medicines. Executive director Penda Ithindi said implicated Central Medical Stores staff have been reassigned pending investigation, with criminal proceedings possible if guilt is established.
20 April 2026 · New Era →
Police are investigating six housebreaking cases recorded across Namibia over the weekend, with stolen items valued at approximately N$218 000 across incidents in Windhoek, Khomasdal, Outapi, Outjo, and Katima Mulilo. No arrests have been made in most cases, and few items have been recovered, prompting police to urge homeowners to increase vigilance and security measures.
20 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Nine police officers allegedly assaulted 31 boys from Karundu Secondary School in Otjiwarongo on 16 February while searching for a missing cellphone. Three boys were seriously injured, including one with a fractured skull; the case has been sent to the prosecutor general's office to determine whether charges should be filed.
20 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia has vaccinated over 124,000 dogs in 2025 and more than 157,000 in 2024, achieving approximately 61% coverage nationally, according to the Chief Veterinary Officer. While the country has not yet reached its 70% vaccination target, national rabies positivity rates have dropped below 10%, with awareness campaigns reaching about 82% of schools in the Northern Communal Areas.
20 April 2026 · Informanté →
Germany has funded the "Speak Up" project addressing gender-based violence in Hardap, Erongo and Omusati regions with 84,432.35 euros (N$1.59 million). The project, running from April to December 2026, will use music, dance, play, and intergenerational dialogues to promote positive masculinity and mental health awareness, particularly among young people.
20 April 2026 · Informanté →
High Court Judge Claudia Claasen has found Mecthilde Karomo (33) guilty on two counts of murder with direct intent for killing her late boyfriend Leonard Haupindi (36) and his new lover Annastasia Matende (31) by setting the shack in which they were sleeping on fire on 26 December 2022 in Okahandja Park. Karomo was also found guilty on a charge of arson.
20 April 2026 · Informanté →
The Ministry of Home Affairs has dismissed allegations that it plans to recruit 39 truck drivers from Zimbabwe as "entirely false, unfounded, and without any official basis," stating it has no intention to recruit foreign nationals for such positions. The Executive Director warned the public against spreading unverified information and reiterated that Namibian citizens receive priority for employment under the Immigration Control Act.
20 April 2026 · Informanté →
Police recorded multiple housebreaking incidents across Windhoek, Katutura, Outjo, Katima Mulilo and Outapi over the weekend, resulting in significant financial losses with no arrests made so far. Police urged residents and business owners to secure their properties and remain vigilant.
20 April 2026 · Informanté →
NamPost clerks handling social grant disbursements claim inconsistent remuneration ranging from N$4,000 to N$7,000 monthly, unclear employment terms, long hours including weekends, and high-risk conditions with little oversight. NamPost's acting CEO says employees were engaged on 4 February and disputes disclosure of confidential employment matters, but affirms commitment to good labour relations.
20 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Jaco Kennedy, a 39-year-old former lawyer and magistrate held at Windkoek Correctional Facility since 2016 on rape, kidnapping, and attempted murder charges, has published a book titled 'Jailed Thoughts' while awaiting trial. Kennedy says the book explores the effects of imprisonment on those incarcerated and their families, and was written as a productive use of his limited free time rather than a public relations exercise.
20 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Institute for Public Administration and Management (Nipam) trained fourteen participants from the National Heritage Council in a five-day cleaning and housekeeping course this week at a cost of N$4,500 per trainee in Windhoek and N$5,400 outside Windhoek, aiming to address gaps in professional cleaning standards and hygiene practices. The course, open to government employees and the public, is offered throughout the year and provides hands-on training in real-life cleaning scenarios across offices and accommodation facilities on campus.
20 April 2026 · The Namibian →