Namibia Minute.
24 April 2026
A daily Namibian brief · Est. 2026
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Kauna Shikwambi

Also known as: deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi · Shikwambi · deputy commissioner Shikwambi · police deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi

Deputy Commissioner of Namibian Police who reported on illicit drug seizures and arrests in February 2026.

Monday 20 April

  1. Police seek public help locating Swakopmund stabbing suspect

    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

  2. Police investigate six housebreaking cases nationwide over weekend

    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

Saturday 18 April

  1. Six months on, Juanita Karolus murder case remains unsolved

    Six months after Keetmanshoop resident Juanita Karolus was found murdered in Windhoek, police have made no arrest despite ongoing investigations. Activists and the family are calling for improved police capacity and investigation to address mounting cold cases.

    18 April 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 14 April

  1. Pedestrian deaths rise despite fewer crashes in Namibia

    Pedestrian fatalities in Namibia increased to 47 in the first three months of 2026 from 41 in the same period last year, according to the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund, even as overall pedestrian-related crashes and injuries declined. Police and transport operators cite intoxication, inattention, and poor road conditions as contributing factors, with authorities calling for targeted safety measures in high-risk regions.

    14 April 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 13 April

  1. Police report multiple rape cases, drug seizure nationwide

    Police reported three rape cases across Namibia: a nine-year-old girl assaulted in Eenhana, a 26-year-old woman raped in Lüderitz (suspect arrested), and a 48-year-old woman attacked in Dordabis (suspect at large). Police also seized cannabis valued at N$5.45 million at the Noordoewer border and recorded several suspected suicides.

    13 April 2026 · The Namibian

  2. Police commander charged in fatal Witvlei vehicle collision

    A culpable homicide case has been registered after Omaheke regional police commander Commissioner Heinrich Tjiveze struck a pedestrian in Witvlei on 4 April. The victim, Otto Giovani Daniel, aged 23, was killed in the collision; police say he was walking in the middle of the road at the time, and investigations are ongoing.

    13 April 2026 · New Era

  3. Man abandons N$5 million cannabis shipment at Noordoewer border

    A Namibian man fled after police detected 104 parcels of cannabis worth an estimated N$5.45 million hidden in a vehicle at the Noordoewer border post on Friday; the suspect remains at large and police are continuing their investigation.

    13 April 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 8 April

  1. Swapo MP James Uerikua dies in Easter road accident

    Swapo parliamentarian James Uerikua, 43, and his 14-year-old son died Friday when their vehicle overturned on the Otjiwarongo-Okakarara road after a rear tyre burst. Colleagues remembered him as a sharp-minded, articulate, and humorous legislator with a passion for farming.

    8 April 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 7 April

  1. Woman arrested for alleged rape of 58-year-old in Aus

    A 42-year-old woman was arrested at Aus in the ǁKharas region after allegedly raping a 58-year-old woman at Khaubeb location on 3 April. Both were taken to Lüderitz State Hospital for medical examination and completion of a rape kit, according to national police.

    7 April 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 3 April

  1. Police urge caution and vigilance during Easter long weekend

    The Namibian Police have issued a nationwide advisory for the Easter long weekend (3–6 April 2026), warning of increased criminal activity and road incidents during the period. The force will intensify patrols and roadblocks, and urges the public to remain vigilant against property crime, fraud, and road hazards.

    3 April 2026 · Informanté

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