Also known as: deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi · deputy commissioner Shikwambi · police deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi · police spokesperson deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi · Deputy Commissioner
Kauna Shikwambi — national police spokesperson deputy commissioner, quoted on crime statistics and incident reporting.
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The Namibian
Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi reported that the jack moved and the vehicle fell on the deceased.
“"The deceased was fixing the vehicle from underneath when the jack moved, causing the vehicle to fall on him," national police spokesperson deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi says in the weekend police report.”
Car jack slip claims Katutura manThe Namibian
Shikwambi said the canoe capsized and the victims fell into the water.
“"The canoe capsized, and they fell into the water," she says.”
Car jack slip claims Katutura manThe Namibian
National spokesperson deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi said the matter is before the courts and Simataa has been released on bail
“Shikwambi yesterday said the matter is before the courts and Simataa has been released on bail.”
N$568 000 ‘disappears’ at OniipaThe Namibian
Kauna Shikwambi says Gephardt's body was discovered by girls who were herding goats at the Oanob bridge river bed
“National police spokesperson deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi in the police weekend crime report says Gephardt's body was discovered by girls who were herding goats at the Oanob bridge river bed between 11 and 12 September.”
Gephardt Doëseb (11) told mother to leave partner before his body was foundThe Namibian
Police spokesperson Kauna Shikwambi says bruises were observed on the boy's body and next of kin were informed
“Police spokesperson Kauna Shikwambi says bruises were observed on the boy's body and that his next of kin were informed.”
Police investigate Gephardt Doeseb’s death at RehobothThe Namibian
Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi said boy had not returned home Friday, was reported missing following day
“Police spokesperson deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi said the boy had reportedly not returned home from school on Friday and was reported missing the following day.”
Missing Grade 5 pupil found dead at RehobothThe Namibian
Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi announced the incident in the weekend crime report
“This was announced in the weekend crime report by national police spokesperson deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi.”
Woman suffers serious burns after attackThe Namibian
Shikwambi reported that the victim was admitted to hospital and suspect arrested
“Shikwambi says the victim has been admitted to the hospital for treatment, while the suspect has been arrested and remains in police custody.”
Woman suffers serious burns after attackThe Namibian
Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi says the drugs were seized during a police search
“National police spokesperson deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi says the drugs were seized during a police search.”
Woman arrested for drugs worth N$2.2m at GoreagabThe Namibian
Shikwambi reported seizure of about 10,215 grams of cannabis and 17,717 Mandrax tablets
“"About 10 215 grams of suspected cannabis and 17 717 suspected Mandrax tablets," Shikwambi says.”
Woman arrested for drugs worth N$2.2m at GoreagabA 25-year-old Namibian described as a mental outpatient on medication unlawfully entered Eros Airport in Windhoek on 12 October and accessed its VIP terminal, prompting a trespassing investigation and internal security review. Police apprehended him; he was released into his parents' care and is scheduled to reappear in court on 7 April 2027.
18 October 2026 · The Namibian →
A 25-year-old Namibian described as a mental outpatient on medication unlawfully entered Eros Airport in Windhoek on 12 October and accessed its VIP terminal, prompting a trespassing investigation and internal security review. Police apprehended him; he was released into his parents' care and is scheduled to reappear in court on 7 April 2027.
18 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Epfras Uushona, 78, a retired principal of Ongandjera Secondary School, died on Friday after being attacked and stung by bees at Onaanda village in the Elim constituency. The community has expressed grief over his death and broader concerns about access to healthcare services in the area.
18 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Police are investigating four alleged rape cases involving two women and two minors over the weekend across Namibia. The incidents occurred in Hardap, Outjo, Okahandja, and other locations; suspects in most cases remain unidentified or at large.
5 October 2026 · The Namibian →
A man aged 39 has been arrested in Keetmanshoop after allegedly killing his girlfriend, Wilhelmina Waterboer (39), during a physical fight on Saturday. Police say no visible injuries were detected on the deceased's body, with suspicion of internal injuries; the suspect was also found in possession of cannabis.
5 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Police are seeking public assistance in locating a 19-year-old who was reported missing on 14 August from Windhoek's Hakahana location. The teenager left home with a male friend and has not been located since, though family members briefly made contact via mobile phone.
1 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Three suspects aged 25–27 were arrested after allegedly stealing three sheep from farm Bloukrans in the Aranos district on Friday. The stolen sheep were recovered after the suspects were pursued and apprehended by the farm owner and his worker.
28 September 2026 · The Namibian →
A man was robbed at gunpoint while depositing money at an ATM at Oshakati on Friday morning. The suspects allegedly ambushed him, fired shots, slashed his tyre and took around N$56,141 in cash before fleeing; no arrests have been made.
27 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Police recorded six housebreaking cases across Namibia over the weekend, with no arrests made. Incidents included a bar burglary in Onethindi where a jackpot machine and cash totaling N$66,080 were stolen, a house break-in at Okuryangava where cellphones worth N$20,300 were taken, an office break-in at Eros Primary School in Klein Windhoek, and a bar burglary at Ongwediva where electronic devices valued at N$16,130 were stolen.
27 September 2026 · The Namibian →
A 33-year-old man died on 18 September in Katutura after the jack moved while he was repairing a vehicle underneath it, causing the vehicle to fall on him, according to national police spokesperson deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi.
20 September 2026 · The Namibian →
An internal audit by the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development uncovered widespread financial mismanagement and alleged embezzlement within Oniipa Town Council between 2021 and 2024, with a cash deposit shortage of more than N$568 000 unaccounted for during the 2022/23 financial year. The investigation found that former council cashier David Simataa allegedly embezzled council funds by skipping banking days, splitting deposit slips, and maintaining unsupervised access to the council's strong room.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The mother of 11-year-old Gephardt Doëseb, who was found dead in a riverbed at Rehoboth, says her son had warned her to leave her abusive partner of three years. The boy had told her the man was violent and that they were "not on the same level," and she now regrets not leaving the relationship sooner.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
An 11-year-old Grade 5 schoolboy in Rehoboth disappeared from school on 11 September and his body was found in the Oanob bridge riverbed the following day with bruises on his body. Police are investigating the circumstances of his death and looking into people close to the boy to establish what happened.
15 September 2026 · The Namibian →
An 11-year-old Grade 5 pupil was found dead in the Oanob River at Rehoboth after failing to return home from school. Police have classified the incident as murder and are continuing investigations.
14 September 2026 · The Namibian →
A woman was seriously burned to her face, hands and legs after a suspect allegedly kicked a pot of boiling porridge at her during an argument at Mutjiku village in Kavango East on Thursday. The victim was admitted to hospital, and the suspect has been arrested and remains in police custody.
14 September 2026 · The Namibian →
A 38-year-old woman was arrested after police seized about 10,215 grams of cannabis and 17,717 Mandrax tablets worth more than N$2.2 million at Goreagab in Windhoek on Saturday. She faces charges under the Abuse of Dependency-Producing Substances and Rehabilitation Centres Act and the Prevention of Organised Crime Act for allegedly dealing in prohibited substances.
13 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Rauha Uugwanga doubts that skeletal remains found west of Otjomuise belong to her son Beatus "Tuna" Iiyambo (25), who went missing on 11 January, despite police saying DNA positively identified them. She claims a birth certificate error prevented her from providing her own DNA sample, and questions whether police used an old DNA file instead of one from her directly.
13 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian police have seized 43 firearms this year, and international cooperation has led to two Interpol red-notice arrests, four human trafficking rescues, and recovery of 12 stolen vehicles between 2024 and 2026. Police spokesperson deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi says these efforts reflect the police's ongoing work to combat crime and strengthen public safety.
6 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's police will observe the UN's International Day of Police Cooperation on 7 September, highlighting the importance of cross-border collaboration in tackling crimes including online fraud, human trafficking, drug smuggling, and illicit firearms trafficking. Through its National Central Bureau-Interpol office, the force emphasizes practical results of international cooperation such as fugitive arrests, extraditions, and drug seizures.
6 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Police reported three separate deaths over the weekend: a 48-year-old man found at Walvis Bay with no visible injuries, a 25-year-old with multiple stab wounds at Grootfontein, and a 14-year-old boy discovered near Opuwo. Investigations into each incident are continuing.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
A video showing store employees assaulting suspected shoplifters has prompted police to warn that taking the law into one's own hands is illegal and undermines the justice system, even as residents cite frustration with crime.
24 August 2026 · Informanté →
Human skeletal remains and identification documents belonging to missing man Beatus Kashanu were discovered on 18 August in a mountainous area about eight kilometres west of Otjomuise. Police have transported the remains for forensic examination, including DNA analysis, to confirm identity and establish the circumstances of death.
21 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Police Force discovered human skeletal remains in the Satanslog area west of Windhoek on 20 August 2026, believed to be those of Beautus Tuna Kashanu Iiyambo, a 26-year-old man from Omusati Region who went missing on 12 January after arriving in Windhoek to work as a kapana seller. Several items including identification documents and financial cards bearing his name were recovered at the scene.
21 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibian police are seeking public assistance to locate Aron Kaimbi (15), who disappeared in the Oshikoto region on 18 July in Olukonda village. The teenager was last seen wearing a yellow shirt, black trousers and blue slippers, and family efforts to locate him have been unsuccessful.
4 August 2026 · The Namibian →
A 28-year-old woman was arrested in Oranjemund after leaving her two young children (aged three and five) locked in a house, where a fire broke out when they switched on a heater. The children were rescued by neighbours who saw smoke and broke a window; the woman faces charges under the Child Care and Protection Act.
2 August 2026 · The Namibian →
A 37-year-old man was found stabbed outside the Mondesa Police Barracks at Swakopmund early Saturday and died on arrival at hospital. A suspect has been detained and police investigations continue.
2 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Skeletal remains discovered along the Matshitshi gravel road at Otjomuise have been identified through DNA analysis as Anton Topnaar (31), who was reported missing in Windhoek on 20 October 2025. The identification was confirmed after media published photographs of clothing found with the remains, which prompted family members to visit the mortuary and recognize the items.
31 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Human remains discovered at a riverbank in Otjomuise, Windhoek, have been identified as those of 31-year-old Anton Topnaar, who was reported missing on 20 October 2025. Further investigations into the circumstances surrounding his death are ongoing.
30 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibian police reported two murders: a 38-year-old woman shot by her boyfriend in Havana on Friday following domestic abuse, and a 41-year-old woman whose body was found in a riverbed at Okahandja. The suspect in the first case has been arrested.
27 July 2026 · The Namibian →
A fuel truck and a sand truck collided near the Namib Lead mine turn-off on Thursday morning when both drivers attempted to turn right simultaneously; the fuel truck caught fire and was destroyed, and at least one driver was injured.
23 July 2026 · The Namibian →
A 31-year-old doctor at Onandjokwe Hospital was arrested over the weekend on allegations of raping a 26-year-old man at his room. The arrest comes three years after the Windhoek High Court acquitted the doctor of a separate rape charge involving an 18-year-old patient at Katutura Intermediate Hospital.
20 July 2026 · The Namibian →