Katutura hospital

Public hospital in Windhoek treating patients including the five-year-old boy found missing in veld in April 2026.

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February 2026
16 FebNew Era
Katutura hospital will receive donations from the league
Source
“"We are driven by our corporate social responsibility; hence our donations will be made to Katutura Hospital because our games will be played here," she said.”
Volleyball League Empowers Society
7 FebThe Namibian
Katutura hospital admitted the boy
Source
“The Namibian visited the boy at Katutura hospital on Wednesday, where he has been admitted.”
Against the odds: Boy (5) found under ‘cave-like rock' after week alone

Society

Witnesses contradict police in assault-in-custody lawsuit

The News

Four witnesses have filed statements in the High Court contradicting the Namibian Police's version of events surrounding the arrest of former Spitzkoppe tour guide Melvin //Areseb, who is suing the police and three officers for N$2.8 million over an alleged assault while in custody. Police officers deny assaulting //Areseb or witnessing any assault, claiming only reasonable force was used after he became aggressive following questioning about a reported domestic violence incident.

17 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Yesterday

Witnesses contradict police in assault-in-custody lawsuit
Four witnesses have filed statements in the High Court contradicting the Namibian Police's version of events surrounding the arrest of former Spitzkoppe tour guide Melvin //Areseb, who is suing the police and three officers for N$2.8 million over an alleged assault while in custody. Police officers deny assaulting //Areseb or witnessing any assault, claiming only reasonable force was used after he became aggressive following questioning about a reported domestic violence incident.
17 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Four witnesses contradict police in assault lawsuit filed by tour guide
Four witnesses have filed statements in the High Court contradicting the Namibian Police's version of events in a N$2.8 million assault lawsuit filed by former Spitzkoppe tour guide Melvin //Areseb against the police and three officers over an alleged assault during his arrest on 22 August 2025. Police officers deny assaulting //Areseb or witnessing assault by colleagues, while the officers claim only reasonable force was used after the plaintiff became aggressive during questioning about a domestic violence incident.
17 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 14 July

Namibia records 229 road deaths in first six months of 2026
Namibia recorded 229 road deaths in the first six months of 2026, with 37 lives lost in the initial period. Pedestrian fatalities in Windhoek increased 29% compared to 2025, with the Khomas region consistently recording the highest pedestrian deaths and the B1 road identified as a hotspot for accidents.
14 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 9 June

Road experts criticise Windhoek speed humps on major highways
Road transport experts have criticised the installation of speed humps on major highways around Windhoek by the Roads Authority and Ministry of Works and Transport, warning the measure could increase accidents and congestion rather than improve road safety. Experts and officials have called for pedestrian bridges instead, with the transport minister describing the speed humps as a temporary measure.
9 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 22 April

Health ministry meets with specialists to improve care
The Ministry of Health and Social Services held a strategic meeting with over 50 clinical specialists from Windhoek's main public hospitals, led by Minister Dr Esperance Luvindao, to discuss service delivery improvements and patient care. The engagement focused on preparations for the upcoming financial year and provided a platform for healthcare professionals to share challenges and propose solutions, with a follow-up meeting planned for June 2026.
22 April 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 1 April

PM says public and private healthcare can work together
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare visited Katutura and Central Hospital to assess readiness for a new policy requiring senior government officials to use State hospitals. The government has not yet decided which services will be offered at public versus private facilities; instead, patients will first be treated at State hospitals and referred to private providers if specialised care is unavailable.
1 April 2026 · New Era →

Sunday 8 March

Health minister says recruiting more workers to cut hospital waits
Dr Esperance Luvindao, the Health and Social Services Minister, said the ministry is addressing long waiting times at public hospitals through recruitment of additional health workers, with about 70% of over 2,000 positions filled last year. She noted that extended clinic operating hours and budget provisions for further recruitment are also being implemented, amid concerns that mandatory public health facility use by 119,000 civil servants from April 2026 could strain already congested hospitals.
8 March 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 16 February

Central Elite Volleyball League raises funds for Katutura Hospital
The Central Elite Social Volleyball League for 2026 launched on 14 February with a focus on community giving, particularly to Katutura Hospital. The league aims to raise funds and donate sanitary pads to support the hospital's children's ward and female patients, with 20 registered teams playing one game per month.
16 February 2026 · New Era →

Saturday 7 February

Five-year-old boy found after week missing in Windhoek veld
A five-year-old boy from Nalitungwe in Windhoek was found on Saturday after seven days missing in the veld, having taken shelter under a cave-like rock after being frightened by cattle while with his mother collecting firewood. The boy, who survived on dirty water and was covered in mosquito bites and thorn wounds, is now in stable condition at Katutura hospital.
7 February 2026 · The Namibian →