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Friday, 24 April 2026
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Maureen Mbeha

Also known as: Mbeha · senior inspector Maureen Mbeha · Kamwi Mbeha

Society

Grade 10 pupil hospitalized with spinal injury after assault over N$20 debt

The News

A Simataa Secondary School pupil was severely assaulted on 23 March by a Grade 12 pupil and three others over an unpaid N$20 debt, suffering spinal cord injury, breathing difficulties, and vision problems. The accused is out on bail of N$2,000 and returned to school, while the victim remains hospitalized and may repeat his grade.

Why it matters

Grade 10 pupil hospitalized with spinal injury from school assault highlights serious school violence and justice system gaps.

14 hours ago · The Namibian →

Yesterday

  1. Grade 10 pupil hospitalized with spinal injury after assault over N$20 debt

    A Simataa Secondary School pupil was severely assaulted on 23 March by a Grade 12 pupil and three others over an unpaid N$20 debt, suffering spinal cord injury, breathing difficulties, and vision problems. The accused is out on bail of N$2,000 and returned to school, while the victim remains hospitalized and may repeat his grade.

    14 hours ago · The Namibian →

Wednesday 22 April

  1. Police seize drugs worth N$259,100 in Otjozondjupa region

    Police arrested an Outjo resident after discovering mandrax and cannabis valued at N$259,100 inside a delivery truck on the Otjiwarongo-Outjo road. The 35-year-old suspect faces charges of possession and dealing in both substances and is expected to appear in Otjiwarongo Magistrate's Court this week.

    22 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 6 April

  1. Three Otjiwarongo primary school teachers killed in road accident

    Three teachers from Tsaraxa-Aibes Primary School in Otjiwarongo died in a head-on collision on 19 March between Okahandja and Otjiwarongo after the driver of a sedan swerved to avoid guinea fowl. The deceased teachers—Veronika Hoaes, Aina Jonas, and Roseline Shikulo—were mourned at a community memorial service on Thursday, with families describing them as dedicated educators and devoted family members.

    6 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 27 March

  1. Family learns of daughter's death from social media accident video

    The family of Diina Hamwaama (32), one of five people killed in a head-on motor accident between Okahandja and Otjiwarongo, discovered her death through a graphic video of the crash circulating on social media, six hours before police formally notified them. The family says they are traumatised by seeing her body in the video and are calling for respect for the dead and accountability from those who filmed and shared it.

    27 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 24 March

  1. Three Otjiwarongo teachers feared dead in Okahandja crash

    Five people died in a head-on collision between a VW Polo and a Ford Ranger near Okahandja last Thursday; three teachers from Otjiwarongo are feared among the victims. The Polo's driver allegedly swerved to avoid guinea fowls, crossing into the oncoming lane, and all five occupants were burnt beyond recognition. The Ford Ranger's driver was rescued and admitted to hospital with serious injuries.

    24 March 2026 · New Era →

Friday 20 March

  1. Five killed in head-on car crash between Okahandja and Otjiwarongo

    Five people died in a collision between a grey sedan and a double cab bakkie on Thursday evening after the sedan swerved to avoid guinea fowls on the road. Both vehicles caught fire on impact; the bakkie driver was rescued with serious injuries, while all occupants in the sedan burned beyond recognition.

    20 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 13 February

  1. Suspect arrested after death threats on Grootfontein prosecutor

    A 58-year-old Grootfontein resident has been arrested for assault by threatening and conspiracy to commit murder after Kristiana Erastus, a control prosecutor, received threatening notes warning her not to let an "Ondangwa incident repeat itself." The arrest follows the death on Saturday of Ondangwa state prosecutor Justine Shiweda, who was shot and had acid thrown at her during an attack in October 2025.

    13 February 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 5 February

  1. Grootfontein man stabbed to death while separating siblings

    A 25-year-old man was fatally stabbed in the right shoulder by his 21-year-old brother at Kap n Bou informal settlement after intervening to stop the younger brother from attacking their sister. The suspect was arrested on a murder charge and is expected to appear in court this week.

    5 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 14 January

  1. Multiple traffic incidents and crime reported across Namibia

    New Era reports on several incidents: a hit-and-run in Katima involving a pedestrian struck by a truck; a fatal head-on collision near Omuthiya and a separate pedestrian injury; a robbery at a bar in Onethindi where N$14,745 and a jackpot machine were stolen; and a fatal stabbing in Okahandja. Police investigations are ongoing in all cases and public assistance is being sought.

    14 January 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 8 January

  1. Woman dies in minibus collision near Otjiwarongo

    A 24-year-old woman died instantly on Monday night in a collision between a minibus and a sedan on the Otjiwarongo–Okahandja B1 road, about 15 kilometres south of Otjiwarongo. The minibus driver lost control and the vehicle overturned several times; one other occupant was seriously injured.

    8 January 2026 · New Era →

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