Public hospital in Swakopmund receiving patients from surrounding areas including accident and injury cases.
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Informanté
Swakopmund State Hospital received and treated attempted murder victim transferred from Arandis State Clinic
“The victim sustained serious injuries and was taken to the Arandis State Clinic before being transferred to Swakopmund State Hospital.”
Two attempted murder cases reportedInformanté
Swakopmund State Hospital received the deceased's body for doctor's certification and storage
“The deceased's body was transported to Swakopmund State Hospital for doctor's certification and storage.”
Henties man dies after falling into holeThe Namibian
Swakopmund State Hospital pronounced the victim dead on arrival
“"Members summoned a Swakopmund Municipality ambulance and the victim was treated at the scene and rushed to Swakopmund State Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival by the doctor," Shikwambi said.”
Man dies after stabbing at MondesaWindhoek Observer
Swakopmund State Hospital pronounced Shinomwenyo dead on arrival
“Emergency personnel attended to him before he was rushed to Swakopmund State Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.”
Police investigate two murder cases over weekendThe Namibian
Swakopmund State Hospital treated victim who was declared dead shortly after arrival
“He was later transported to Swakopmund State Hospital, where a doctor found a stab wound on his right thigh.”
20-year-old killed in Swakopmund bar stabbingThe Namibian
Swakopmund State Hospital treated Hilaria Shikongo's emergency delivery at the hospital entrance
“By the fourth day, her father, worried that she had been in labour too long, drove from Karibib to take her to Swakopmund State Hospital.”
Woman breaks silence after suffering with childbirth injury for 15 yearsInformanté
Swakopmund State Hospital received eight-year-old victim for medical attention
“The eight-year-old victim was transported to Swakopmund State Hospital for medical attention.”
Two minor boys injured after jumping from moving truckThe Namibian
Swakopmund State Hospital received the baby's remains for certification of death
“The baby's remains have been taken to Swakopmund State Hospital for certification of death.”
Baby’s body found in Mondesa skipPolice are investigating two separate attempted murder cases: one in Arandis where a man was repeatedly kicked in the head and transferred to Walvis Bay hospital in critical condition, and another in Groot-Aub where a man was stabbed in the neck with a beer bottle at a bar. Both suspects have been arrested and remain in police custody.
21 September 2026 · Informanté →
Police are investigating two separate attempted murder cases: one in Arandis where a man was repeatedly kicked in the head and transferred to Walvis Bay hospital in critical condition, and another in Groot-Aub where a man was stabbed in the neck with a beer bottle at a bar. Both suspects have been arrested and remain in police custody.
21 September 2026 · Informanté →
A 78-year-old man, Kleophas Tourob, died after falling into an open hole on Hardap Street in Henties Bay on 14 August. He was transported to Henties Bay Clinic and declared dead upon arrival.
18 August 2026 · Informanté →
A 37-year-old Namibian man, Vatileni Jeremia Shinoomwenyo, was discovered in a pool of blood at the gateway of Mondesa Police Barracks in Swakopmund and transported to hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Police are investigating the incident as a murder, with head injuries observed on the victim.
6 August 2026 · Informanté →
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 →
The Namibian Police Force recorded two murder cases over the weekend of 31 July to 2 August. In Kavango West, a 41-year-old woman was arrested after a 22-year-old Angolan domestic worker was found dead in her room, allegedly killed and the room set on fire to destroy evidence; in Swakopmund, a 37-year-old man was found fatally stabbed, and a suspect has been detained.
2 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibian Police are appealing for help finding Leonard Itete Keib, 43, who went missing from Mondesa on Saturday 19 July. He was last seen at Swakopmund State Hospital at around 18h00 wearing a black jacket with red stripes and black track pants with white stripes.
22 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A 20-year-old man was stabbed following a dispute at a bar in Swakopmund's Mondesa area on Sunday and died at hospital. A 22-year-old suspect has been arrested and is expected to appear in court on a murder charge Wednesday.
29 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare rejected claims that public hospitals are creating special VIP units for government officials, saying the government's focus is improving healthcare for all Namibians. He highlighted seven major health facilities earmarked for upgrades and announced Vision April 2026, a programme requiring senior officials to use public hospitals to improve service quality nationwide.
16 April 2026 · New Era →
Hilaria Shikongo from Karibib has revealed for the first time that she has lived with obstetric fistula — a preventable childbirth injury creating a hole between the birth canal and rectum — since 2011, when she gave birth at age 16. Despite repeated trauma including surgical repair failure, she went on to have three more children and has now begun nursing studies, hoping to raise awareness so other women recognise symptoms early and seek help.
11 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Antonia Joschko, the sole survivor of a fatal December 2014 car accident near Henties Bay that killed her parents and sister, is seeking over N$6 million in civil damages against the driver convicted of culpable homicide. The outcome of the suit is expected by the end of February 2026.
28 January 2026 · Informanté →
Two boys aged seven and eight jumped onto a moving truck in Henties Bay on January 6, 2026, and were injured after jumping off. The eight-year-old was taken to Swakopmund State Hospital, while the seven-year-old sustained bruises.
9 January 2026 · Informanté →