Also known as: Sakaria · Iipumbu Sakaria · Bonny Sakaria · Oshana police commander · Joseph Sakaria · Warrant Officer Joseph Sakaria · Commissioner Naftal Sakaria
Oshana police regional commander who has discouraged public bribery of officers and acknowledged redeployment challenges in the region.
Regional prosecutor Justine Shiweda, who was shot and attacked with acid at her home in Ondangwa on 17 October 2025, has died in Windhoek after months of hospitalization. The case will now be upgraded from attempted murder to murder, with police noting the corrosive substance severely damaged her kidneys and liver.
10 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Regional prosecutor Justine Shiweda, who was shot and attacked with acid at her home in Ondangwa on 17 October 2025, has died in Windhoek after months of hospitalization. The case will now be upgraded from attempted murder to murder, with police noting the corrosive substance severely damaged her kidneys and liver.
10 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Prosecutor General Martha Imalwa, Oshana Governor Hofni Iipinge, Commissioner Naftal Sakaria, and various prosecutors and magistrates visited Onambango village to pay respects to the family of late prosecutor Justine Shiweda.
9 February 2026 · New Era →
Ondangwa regional prosecutor Justine Shiweda has died following a shooting and acid attack at her home on 17 October 2025. The case will be upgraded from attempted murder to murder, and six arrested suspects remain in custody.
7 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Oshana police regional commander Naftal Sakaria has discouraged the public from offering officers bribes disguised as "cool drink money," saying society must uphold integrity to avoid becoming a "banana republic where law enforcement can just be bought." Responding to corruption concerns and a proposal to rotate officers between stations, Sakaria acknowledged the challenges of redeployment such as housing and family relocation, and said the Oshana region instead moves officers between stations and units.
6 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Gabes Shiimi, 30, abandoned his formal bail application in the Windhoek Magistrate's Court on Friday after the investigating officer testified that investigations were nearing completion. Shiimi faces murder and firearm discharge charges in relation to the June 2025 death of Nande Simon Mulokoshi at the Chicago Bar and Restaurant; the matter has been postponed to 31 March 2026.
27 January 2026 · New Era →
Teachers and police in Oshana region are warning that primary school learners are increasingly absent on market days (Mondays and Fridays) to work at Oshakati open market, earning N$5–N$10 carrying goods for traders. Police say the practice is illegal child labour and will make arrests; officials have urged parents, traders and the community to keep children in school.
21 January 2026 · New Era →