Day: January 27, 2024

OTJIWARONGO: A 38-year-old man, who was a state patient being transported in an ambulance from Windhoek to Outjo to Windhoek, was arrested on Friday after being found in possession of 500 grams of cannabis.

Namibian Police Force (NamPol)’s head of community affairs in the Otjozondjupa Region, Inspector Maureen Mbeha in an interview with Nampa on Saturday said the suspect was arrested on Friday at 15h00 on the B1 road.

‘We had information about him that he was in possession of the skunk cannabis in an ambulance which was transporting him to Outjo,’ said Mbeha.

She explained that the police had setup an unexpected roadblock on the B1 road, approximately five kilometres south of Otjiwarongo, where the ambulance was stopped and searched.

She said the police first stopped the ambulance and assessed the condition of the only patient who was in it, who is now the suspect.

The patient had gone for sight medical follow-up in the capital was on his way back to Outjo on the Friday.

It is alleged that the drugs he
is accused to have been transporting were stashed in a plastic bag, weighing about 505 grams, with a street value of N.dollars 25 250.

The suspect is expected to appear in the Otjiwarongo Magistrate’s Court on charges of dealing in cannabis and/or possession of drugs on Monday.

Police investigations in the matter continue.

Source: The Namibia Press Agency

OSHAKATI: Two five year-old boys allegedly drowned in a water well at Okagongo ka Akwambashu village in Omusati Region on Friday.

The deceased were identified as Sebastian Sheya and Uuyuni Tangi Tate.

Namibian Police Force (NamPol) Omusati Crime Investigations Coordinator, Moses Simaho, said that the incident occurred around 19h00 on Friday. It is alleged that three boys, all aged five, were herding goats along with two other minors aged 14 and 15 at the time of the incident.

He stated that the teenagers allegedly left three toddlers alone outside the mahangu field.

‘It is further alleged that one of the children, who was part of the three younger boys, went to report to the two children who were cultivating that the two toddlers went into water. When the two teens ran to the well, they found the two toddlers having drowned,’ he said.

He added that their next of kin have been informed of their deaths and police investigations in the matter continue.

Source: The Namibia Press Agency

OSHAKATI: The Rössing Foundation on Friday donated 1 415 textbooks and other learning materials to Oshela Secondary School at Okongo in the Ohangwena Region.

The textbooks, which comprised of, among others, mathematics, sciences, business studies, entrepreneurship subjects were donated alongside teaching and learning tools such as an overhead projector, maths sets, and calculators, all valued at N.dollars 295 000.

Manager of Academia at Rössing Foundation, Lysias Uusiku, stated that the Rössing Foundation will continue to collaborate with the government and like-minded partners to narrow the textbook-learner ratio gap and foster an environment for delivery of quality education.

‘Together, we can pave the way for a future where every learner in all Namibian schools has access to all appropriate learning tools required for them to prosper,’ he said.

He added that education is a cornerstone of societal development, and it is undisputedly a shared responsibility that extends beyond government or the Ministry
of Education, Arts and Culture.

Uusiku indicated that the Rössing Foundation recognises this truth and is dedicated to contributing to the improvement of education in Namibia, and particularly enhancing learning and teaching in the Ohangwena Region.

Source: The Namibia Press Agency

OSHAKATI: Two five year-old boys allegedly drowned in a water well at Okagongo ka Akwambashu village in Omusati Region on Friday.

The deceased were identified as Sebastian Sheya and Uuyuni Tangi Tate.

Namibian Police Force (NamPol) Omusati Crime Investigations Coordinator, Moses Simaho, said that the incident occurred around 19h00 on Friday. It is alleged that three boys, all aged five, were herding goats along with two other minors aged 14 and 15 at the time of the incident.

He stated that the teenagers allegedly left three toddlers alone outside the mahangu field.

‘It is further alleged that one of the children, who was part of the three younger boys, went to report to the two children who were cultivating that the two toddlers went into water. When the two teens ran to the well, they found the two toddlers having drowned,’ he said.

He added that their next of kin have been informed of their deaths and police investigations in the matter continue.

Source: The Namibia Press Agency

OTJIWARONGO: A 38-year-old man, who was a state patient being transported in an ambulance from Windhoek to Outjo to Windhoek, was arrested on Friday after being found in possession of 500 grams of cannabis.

Namibian Police Force (NamPol)’s head of community affairs in the Otjozondjupa Region, Inspector Maureen Mbeha in an interview with Nampa on Saturday said the suspect was arrested on Friday at 15h00 on the B1 road.

‘We had information about him that he was in possession of the skunk cannabis in an ambulance which was transporting him to Outjo,’ said Mbeha.

She explained that the police had setup an unexpected roadblock on the B1 road, approximately five kilometres south of Otjiwarongo, where the ambulance was stopped and searched.

She said the police first stopped the ambulance and assessed the condition of the only patient who was in it, who is now the suspect.

The patient had gone for sight medical follow-up in the capital was on his way back to Outjo on the Friday.

It is alleged that the drugs he
is accused to have been transporting were stashed in a plastic bag, weighing about 505 grams, with a street value of N.dollars 25 250.

The suspect is expected to appear in the Otjiwarongo Magistrate’s Court on charges of dealing in cannabis and/or possession of drugs on Monday.

Police investigations in the matter continue.

Source: The Namibia Press Agency

BOUAKE: Freddy Mwiya, the Chief Administrator at the Namibia Sport Commission, said football, which is one of the three main sports codes in the country, has brought honour to the country by the senior men’s team’s recent progress at a continental tournament.

In an interview with Nampa on Friday, Mwiya said Namibia’s qualification for the round of 16 at the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) should not be taken lightly.

‘The Brave Warriors have reached the highest level in their sporting fraternity. Reaching the round of 16 in Africa at the AFCON is a huge achievement. It’s something we have been dreaming of for many years,’ he said.

‘Our football has been under normalisation committees for a number of years. We also saw our qualifiers being played at stadiums away from home. Therefore, we should be grateful for what this team has done,’ he added.

The chief administrator added that credit should be given to the Brave Warriors’ technical team and coaching staff.

‘These athletes have been under differe
nt coaches who prepared them to the level they are today from clubs to national teams and we should be thankful for their contributions. We should also thank the Brave Warriors’ coaching staff and technical team who have done a wonderful job with them,’ he said.

Mwiya said that Namibia has a very important game to play against Angola, which is going to be a tough one but he is confident this time around things will be different and Namibia is going to go far in this competition.

Source: The Namibia Press Agency

OSHAKATI: The Rössing Foundation on Friday donated 1 415 textbooks and other learning materials to Oshela Secondary School at Okongo in the Ohangwena Region.

The textbooks, which comprised of, among others, mathematics, sciences, business studies, entrepreneurship subjects were donated alongside teaching and learning tools such as an overhead projector, maths sets, and calculators, all valued at N.dollars 295 000.

Manager of Academia at Rössing Foundation, Lysias Uusiku, stated that the Rössing Foundation will continue to collaborate with the government and like-minded partners to narrow the textbook-learner ratio gap and foster an environment for delivery of quality education.

‘Together, we can pave the way for a future where every learner in all Namibian schools has access to all appropriate learning tools required for them to prosper,’ he said.

He added that education is a cornerstone of societal development, and it is undisputedly a shared responsibility that extends beyond government or the Ministry
of Education, Arts and Culture.

Uusiku indicated that the Rössing Foundation recognises this truth and is dedicated to contributing to the improvement of education in Namibia, and particularly enhancing learning and teaching in the Ohangwena Region.

Source: The Namibia Press Agency