Also known as: Senior Inspector Judith Shomongula
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Informanté
Senior Inspector Judith Shomongula reported the teen disappeared on Monday, 9 March 2026, at around 19:00
“According to Senior Inspector Judith Shomongula of the Erongo Police, the teen disappeared on Monday, 9 March 2026, at around 19:00 from her home in Mondesa, Swakopmund.”
Mother seeks assistance in tracing runaway teen daughterNew Era
Senior Inspector Judith Shomongula said two researchers took off from the centre to search for animal collars in the dunes
“Senior Inspector in the Namibian Police Force Judith Shomongula said the two researchers took off from the centre to search for animal collars in the dunes.”
Plane crash kills researcher, pilotInformanté
Senior Inspector Judith Shomongula said hit-and-run incident occurred on Tuesday, 3 March 2026 between 00:00 and 06:00
“According to Senior Inspector Judith Shomongula, the hit-and-run incident happened on Tuesday, 3 March 2026, between 00:00 and 06:00, about 11 km from Omaruru on the road between Omaruru and Kalkveld.”
Police on the hunt for hit-and-run driverNew Era
Senior Inspector Judith Shomongula reported that nearby residents were allegedly awoken by screams from a nearby shack
“Senior Inspector Judith Shomongula yesterday told New Era that nearby residents were allegedly awoken by screams coming from a nearby shack.”
Another Walvis shack fire kills twoNew Era
Senior Inspector Judith Shomongula said arrests form part of ongoing intelligence-led operations targeting drug networks
“Erongo police spokesperson, Senior Inspector Judith Shomongula, said the arrests form part of ongoing intelligence-led operations targeting drug networks in the coastal town.”
Walvis: Police confiscate drugs worth N$900 000New Era
Judith Shomongula appealed to community to continue sharing information with police
“She then appealed to the community to continue sharing information with the police that would lead to more arrests.”
Walvis: Police confiscate drugs worth N$900 000Informanté
Senior Inspector Judith Shomongula stated that the incident happened on Sunday, 8 February 2026, at about 01:10 at RVO Bar
“According to Senior Inspector Judith Shomongula, the incident happened on Sunday, 8 February 2026, at about 01:10 at RVO Bar in Omaruru.”
Man drives into crowd of people in OmaruruNew Era
Senior Inspector Judith Shomongula said they are ready to intensify patrols around ports and in town
“Senior Inspector Judith Shomongula told New Era that they are always ready to intensify patrols around the ports and in town, as well as on common routes used by tourists.”
Tourism on upward trajectoryInformanté
Senior Inspector Judith Shomongula said the incident happened on Sunday, 1 February 2026, at around 19:10 at Cape Flats, Narraville
“According to Senior Inspector Judith Shomongula, the incident happened on Sunday, 1 February 2026, at around 19:10 at Cape Flats, Narraville.”
Boy, 15 arrested for sale of cannabisInformanté
Senior Inspector Judith Shomongula stated the suspect was found with 30 ballies of cannabis weighing 31 grams, worth N$1,550
“She added that the suspect was found with 30 ballies of cannabis weighing 31 grams, with a total value of N$1 550.00.”
Boy, 15 arrested for sale of cannabisA 78-year-old man, Kleophas Tourob, died after falling into an open hole on Hardap Street in Henties Bay on 14 August. He was transported to Henties Bay Clinic and declared dead upon arrival.
18 August 2026 · Informanté →
A 78-year-old man, Kleophas Tourob, died after falling into an open hole on Hardap Street in Henties Bay on 14 August. He was transported to Henties Bay Clinic and declared dead upon arrival.
18 August 2026 · Informanté →
A 37-year-old Namibian man, Vatileni Jeremia Shinoomwenyo, was discovered in a pool of blood at the gateway of Mondesa Police Barracks in Swakopmund and transported to hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Police are investigating the incident as a murder, with head injuries observed on the victim.
6 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibian Police in Erongo Region are searching for Hitukwa Rafael Wakolele (29), who went missing on 25 July 2026 after taking his mother's red Jetour (registration N555RC) to the car wash in Mondesa and never returning; he has sent messages to his mother saying the vehicle is safe but remains unreachable.
28 July 2026 · Informanté →
Daniel Makie (44) was denied bail after his first appearance in Walvis Bay Magistrate's Court on a charge of murdering Barbara Geschke (80), whose body was found at her home on 16 June. The case was postponed to 29 October while police investigations continue.
28 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Daniel Makie, a 44-year-old Walvis Bay resident, was arrested on 24 June 2026 for the murder of Barbara Ruth Geschke, 80, whose body was discovered on 16 June. He appeared in Walvis Bay Magistrate's Court on 26 June and was denied bail; the case was postponed to 29 October 2026.
27 June 2026 · Informanté →
Police are investigating the murder of 80-year-old Barbara Geschke, a Walvis Bay resident whose body was discovered by a neighbour. The attack occurred between 15–16 June at her home, and authorities are appealing for public information to help identify a suspect.
17 June 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibian Police in Erongo Region are asking for public assistance in locating Rachel Joy Hailonga, 18, who went missing on Sunday, 3 May 2026, around 09:00 from Doboma Street, Kuisebmund, Walvis Bay. She was last seen wearing black pants, a black hoodie jersey, and black sandals, and anyone with information can contact Warrant Officer Naftali Mwatile on 081 290 2660 or the nearest police station.
7 May 2026 · Informanté →
A 67-year-old woman died in a car accident on the B2 road outside Karibib on Sunday when a minibus driver lost control of the vehicle, bringing the death toll from car accidents over the long weekend to 20. Six passengers sustained serious to moderate injuries while six others escaped unharmed.
3 May 2026 · Informanté →
Erongo police met with taxi operators in Walvis Bay to warn them against transporting packages without knowing their contents, after several drivers were arrested for unwittingly carrying drugs and illegal items. Police urged drivers to work with law enforcement and report suspicious activity, while drivers raised concerns about their safety and unlicensed competitors.
19 March 2026 · New Era →
A 15-year-old Grade 9 student named Tessa Naweses disappeared from her home in Swakopmund's Mondesa area on 9 March 2026 at around 19:00. She has not attended school since and has not been located despite contact with friends and family.
13 March 2026 · Informanté →
A light aircraft crashed near the Gobabeb Research Centre on Wednesday evening, killing researcher Alan Wilson and pilot Neil Thomas Oakman. The two had taken off to search for animal collars in the dunes as part of oryx research in the Namib.
6 March 2026 · New Era →
Namibian Police in the Erongo Region are searching for an unknown suspect who struck and killed pedestrian Lukas Tuhafeni Tateati on the road between Omaruru and Kalkveld on 3 March 2026, and fled the scene. The public is urged to contact Detective Inspector Ndeshifilwa Teofelus or the nearest police station with information.
5 March 2026 · Informanté →
A fire in a Tutaleni shack in Walvis Bay killed a 20-year-old woman and her 2-year-old niece, and left 14 others homeless. The fire spread to nearby structures despite efforts by residents and the Fire Brigade to contain it; investigations are underway to determine the cause.
12 February 2026 · New Era →
Police in Walvis Bay arrested four suspects and confiscated cannabis, mandrax, and cocaine worth N$912,000 in five days as part of intelligence-led operations against drug networks. The largest seizure included 14,484 grams of cannabis and 952 mandrax tablets valued at N$838,440.
12 February 2026 · New Era →
A 20-year-old woman and a two-year-old girl were killed in a fire that broke out in an informal settlement on Kilimanjaro Street in Kuisebmond, Walvis Bay, on 11 February 2026. The fire destroyed six shacks and affected 14 people; the Walvis Bay Fire Brigade extinguished the blaze and investigations are ongoing.
11 February 2026 · Informanté →
A 32-year-old man was arrested after allegedly deliberately driving through a crowd outside a bar in Omaruru on Sunday, injuring seven people. Five victims were treated and released while two remained hospitalised; the suspect was granted bail of N$1,500.
10 February 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia Ports Authority will receive 34 international passenger liners at Walvis Bay and Lüderitz ports between February and July 2026, expected to bring approximately 60,000 tourists and boost the country's tourism economy. The Ministry of Environment and Tourism and police are coordinating safety and security measures to welcome visitors and protect Namibia's reputation as a destination.
10 February 2026 · New Era →
Namibian Police in Erongo Region arrested a 15-year-old boy for selling cannabis in Narraville, Walvis Bay on Sunday, 1 February 2026. Police officers found him with 30 ballies of cannabis weighing 31 grams, valued at N$1,550.00; he was released into parental care pending a Magistrate's Court appearance in Walvis Bay.
4 February 2026 · Informanté →
A 63-year-old man died on January 28 after falling from the second floor of Hagin Court apartment complex in Walvis Bay. Police say eyewitnesses reported seeing him walking on the second floor before he fell; he was pronounced dead at the state hospital.
31 January 2026 · Informanté →
A 25-year-old Namibian man who was struck by a truck on the B2 road near Karibib on 19 January has been identified by his family as Benjamin Dewayine Buruxa Geingob. Police were initially unable to identify him due to missing identity documents; the family identified him at the Walvis Bay mortuary after filing a missing person report when he failed to return home.
29 January 2026 · Informanté →
Police in Erongo Region are asking the public to help identify a man killed when struck by a truck on the B2 road near Karibib on 19 January. The deceased's next of kin remain unknown, and investigators urge anyone with information about missing relatives to contact Detective Inspector Shashipapo Muduva.
21 January 2026 · Informanté →
Crime in Erongo declined by 10% during the 2025 festive season, with police crediting intensified operations, strong partnerships and increased visibility. Housebreaking and theft fell 28%, assaults declined 17%, robberies dropped 6% and domestic violence decreased 46% compared to the previous festive season.
19 January 2026 · New Era →
Two boys aged seven and eight jumped onto a moving truck in Henties Bay on January 6, 2026, and were injured after jumping off. The eight-year-old was taken to Swakopmund State Hospital, while the seven-year-old sustained bruises.
9 January 2026 · Informanté →