Also known as: deputy commissioner Nicodemus Mbango
Kharas Police Deputy Commissioner who oversees regional policing and investigates serious crimes including traffic accidents and aircraft incidents.
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The Namibian
Deputy Commissioner Nicodemus Mbango said the suspect allegedly had sexual intercourse with three girls aged 10-12
“Police crime investigations coordinator for the //Kharas region deputy commissioner Nicodemus Mbango on Sunday said the suspect allegedly had sexual intercourse with three girls aged between 10 and 12.”
Pupil allegedly rapes three girls at KeetmanshoopThe Namibian
Deputy Commissioner Nicodemus Mbango said police recorded increase in serious injuries from two to 11 during 2024-2025 festive period
“//Kharas police crime investigations coordinator deputy commissioner Nicodemus Mbango on Friday said during the 2024-2025 period, the police also recorded an in increase in serious injuries from two to 11, while minor injuries decreased from six in the preceding festive period to two in the 2024/2025 festive season.”
//Kharas records increase in car crash fatalitiesThe Namibian
Mbango attributed increase in murder, assault, robbery cases to gangsterism and alcohol/drug abuse
“The commissioner attributed the increase in murder, assault, robbery and attempted murder cases to the increase of gangsterism, especially at Keetmanshoop, as well as the issue of alcohol and drug abuse.”
//Kharas records increase in car crash fatalitiesThe Namibian
Nicodemus Mbango says it is alleged that Japuhua drove vehicle to area behind Super Sand and set it alight
“Kharas regional crime investigations coordinator Nicodemus Mbango says it is alleged that Japuhua drove the vehicle to the area behind Super Sand Keetmanshoop and set it on fire with the intent to take his life.”
Officer denied bail after setting police vehicle alightThe ||Kharas deputy commissioner has proposed denying bail to traffic law offenders who cause fatal accidents and increasing fines for serious traffic violations from N$4,000 to N$8,000, citing drink-driving as a major contributor to road deaths. The regional governor meanwhile criticized local authorities for spending only about N$12.36 million of a N$29.66 million road maintenance budget.
14 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The ||Kharas deputy commissioner has proposed denying bail to traffic law offenders who cause fatal accidents and increasing fines for serious traffic violations from N$4,000 to N$8,000, citing drink-driving as a major contributor to road deaths. The regional governor meanwhile criticized local authorities for spending only about N$12.36 million of a N$29.66 million road maintenance budget.
14 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Two Karasburg Town Council officials are under police investigation for allegedly defrauding the council of more than N$1.5 million through electricity theft. One councillor allegedly tampered with an electricity meter after requesting disconnection years ago, resulting in a loss of about N$1 million; the second has allegedly consumed electricity without payment since 2023, with a recorded loss of about N$560,000.
8 June 2026 · The Namibian →
A small aircraft flying at low altitude struck electrical cable lines near Aus on Sunday, March 29. One of the two occupants, German national Carmen Spetzinger, died from her injuries; the pilot sustained serious injuries and is recovering in Windhoek.
30 March 2026 · Informanté →
A light aircraft crashed approximately 30 km from Aus this morning around 11:00, according to Kharas Police Deputy Commissioner Nicodemus Mbango. Police are tracing the next of kin of the two persons on board and establishing their nationality.
30 March 2026 · Informanté →
Residents of Lüderitz are calling for justice following the death of 74-year-old pensioner Frieda Ngwedha, who died from injuries sustained in an alleged assault and robbery on 16 December. The incident has sparked community protests linking the attack to drug abuse, with residents demanding stronger law enforcement action and measures to combat drug-related crime in the town.
25 February 2026 · The Namibian →
A 33-year-old man in Lüderitz strangled his girlfriend, 47-year-old Friedda Esther Ndinoshisho, to death before hanging himself. Police discovered both bodies in his locked home on 3 February 2026 while searching for him as a suspect in an alleged attempted murder case.
6 February 2026 · Informanté →
Fillipus Simon (38) and his two-year-old daughter Grace died in a shack fire in Lüderitz's Amilema settlement after a neighbour allegedly left a cooking fire unattended despite warnings; the suspect, Lucia Joel, is in custody awaiting trial.
3 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The !Nami≠nus Constituency Youth Forum in Lüderitz has raised N$2,280 to assist the family of Simon Fillipus (38) and his daughter Grace Simon (2), who died in a shack fire in the Amilema informal settlement. The forum's acting chairperson said the youth have a responsibility to stand in solidarity with the bereaved family during the difficult period.
31 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian police are seeking additional arrest warrants in the Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) robbery investigation, with authorities pursuing suspects linked to the theft and the proceeds from stolen diamonds. The latest arrest, of alleged Namdia security officer Charles Rhoman, followed a suspicious livestock transaction in April 2025, bringing the total arrests to eight.
22 January 2026 · The Namibian →