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Elifas Kuwinga

Also known as: Inspector Elifas Kuwinga · Chief Inspector Elifas Kuwinga

2023-07-172026-10-02

What’s been said

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  1. April 2024
  2. The Namibian

    Kuwinga said victim overpower suspect and run for help, suspect fled

    Source

    “"The victim managed to overpower him and run out for help, and the suspect fled the scene," Kuwinga said.”

    Farm worker attempts to rape boss
  3. July 2023
  4. The Namibian

    Namibian Police chief inspector Elifas Kuwinga reported three big parcels of cannabis discovered during search, valued at N$1,2 million

    Source

    “"Three big parcels of cannabis were discovered during the search, all valued at N$1,2 million," reported Kuwinga.”

    Tanzanian trucker arrested with cannabis

Wednesday 30 September

  1. Man kills girlfriend, then fatally shoots himself in Freedomland

    A 38-year-old woman was shot dead by her 41-year-old boyfriend on 28 September 2026 in Freedomland, Windhoek, following what was reported as a short argument; the man then turned the gun on himself and died at hospital the next day.

    30 September 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Respected Maltahöhe farmer dies in aircraft crash

    Jan-Hendrik 'Johnny' Hanekom (69), a farmer in Maltahöhe and owner of Johnny's Auto at Keetmanshoop, died on Sunday when an aircraft he was flying crashed on his farm Sandrucken. Police have opened an inquest docket; witnesses reported the aircraft's flaps folded due to wind pressure before it descended to the ground.

    2 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Two truck crashes on Windhoek bypass kill driver, 21 cattle

    Two separate truck crashes on Windhoek's Western Bypass near the University of Namibia killed one driver and 21 cattle, left two others seriously injured, with one losing a leg. Construction is underway in the area, and the road is described as hazardous due to sharp curves and steep descent.

    4 August 2026 · The Namibian →

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