Month: February 2024

OKATOPE: A 27-year-old Angolan man allegedly injured his 26-year-old ex-girlfriend and killed her three-month-old baby boy by stabbing them with a kitchen knife at Ontunda village in the Oshikoto Region on Thursday.

According to a Namibian Police Force crime update, it is alleged that the suspect was with his ex-girlfriend escorting her to the house of her current boyfriend and father of the deceased baby.

‘The suspect and the ex-girlfriend have two children, so the suspect was allegedly not happy that the victim is now having a Namibian boyfriend after their relationship ended,’ reported the police.

According to the report, while on their way the suspect and his ex-girlfriend got into a fight and he allegedly stabbed both the ex-girlfriend and her baby boy with the knife.

‘The boy died instantly, and the mother sustained serious injuries and was taken to Omuthiya State Hospital in transit to Onandjokwe State Hospital for further medical attention,’ the police said.

The deceased’s remains were taken to t
he Omuthiya police mortuary for a post-mortem.

The next of kin were not yet informed. The suspect was arrested and the investigation continues.

Source: Namibia Press Agency

ONANYEGE: Oshikoto Regional Council chairperson, Samuel Shivute is pleading with senior citizens from the region to stop taking alcohol on credit.

Shivute on Thursday while handing over late Christmas gifts of maize meal, rice, cooking oil, brown sugar and tomato sauce to 31 elderly citizens at Onanyege in the Oshikoto Region, said the elderly citizens are addicted to taking alcohol on credit.

He said many pensioners no longer spend their pension money on useful matters but rather spend it on alcohol.

‘Our pensioners buy alcohol on credit, so when they wait for their money they already owe it for alcohol, especially Tassenberg,’ said Shivute.

He further said they are also the last to leave cuca shops at night, which makes them targets for thieves and other criminals.

‘Our pensioners open cuca shops at 06h00, especially when they receive their pension money, and leave around 23h00 in the evening,’ said Shivute.

He added that pensioners also tend to commit crimes or engage in unusual behaviour when they c
onsume alcohol.

‘When you are drunk, you do silly things that shock the younger generation or the community at large while you are perceived as a mother or father of the community,’ said Shivute.

The Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare’s Chief Liaison Officer in the Oshikoto Region, Petrus Kuutondokwa encouraged elders to approach their office when they encounter problems.

‘We encourage our pensioners to seek support at our office as they are going through a lot in their villages,’ said Kuutondokwa.

He urged them to visit the ministry offices so they can come up with solutions to their problems, especially where it involves grandchildren.

Source: Namibia Press Agency

WINDHOEK: A 29-year-old man died in an accident at the B1 bridge near Brakwater in the early morning hours of Friday.

Police on the scene told Nampa the accident is thought to have occurred between midnight and 03h00.

The car caught fire and the driver’s body was burnt beyond recognition.

The police said it appeared as if the vehicle was a Mercedes Benz SUV driving from south to north.

The cause of the accident is unknown. Forensic experts were on the scene Friday morning.

Source: Namibia Press Agency

OMUTHIYA: The Namibian Police Force’s Regional Commander for Oshikoto, Theopoline Kalompo-Nashikaku is encouraging police officers in the respective portfolios to come up with crime prevention initiatives to ensure that the force is relevant in the modern policing world.

Kalompo-Nashikaku said during the promotion of officers and conferment of ranks at the NamPol Oshikoto regional headquarters in Omuthiya on Friday, that they should devise new operational strategies and tactics to ensure that the police in Oshikoto remain relevant.

She said police officers should cooperate with other law enforcement agencies and stakeholders to effectively tackle new crime strategies.

‘As police officers, we need to deliver the best service to the nation,’ said Kalompo-Nashikaku.

She also called on the police officers to work hard so they can be promoted to other ranks.

‘Members of the force are promoted in recognition of their commitment and dedication to national duties. A promotion is not a mere reward,’ she added.

A
total of 37 police officers were promoted to various police force ranks such as warrant officers, inspectors, and chief inspectors on Friday effective on 01 February 2024. Nineteen are male and 18 female.

Kalompo-Nashikaku said the newly promoted staff should continue working hard, maintaining a high level of discipline, and improving service delivery.

She also stressed that promotion comes with huge responsibilities that include a high level of accountability, commitment and honesty in upholding the rule of law.

‘You should not relax and feel that you have now become bosses, remember that you are police officers and you have to serve and protect people,’ said Kalompo-Nashikaku.

Source: Namibia Press Agency

WINDHOEK: The Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) on Friday led a community health initiative in Windhoek that offered crucial screenings to over 100 men and 100 women at a free clinic.

The event was aimed at raising awareness about cancer prevention and underscoring the significance of early detection in commemoration of World Cancer Day, observed annually on 04 February.

It was held at the CAN headquarters, where individuals from diverse backgrounds were welcomed to receive screenings, including pap smear, breast examinations and rapid prostate-specific antigen exams.

While addressing the event, CAN Chief Executive Officer, Rolf Hansen, emphasised the importance of proactive health measures and their impact on the overall wellbeing of individuals.

Hansen stressed that early detection is crucial in the fight against cancer, adding that CAN’s goal is to make these screenings accessible to as many people as possible, and the community clinics mark just the beginning. He highlighted the organisation’s commi
tment to expanding these initiatives across the country, reaching various towns and communities.

‘The Cancer Association of Namibia’s proactive approach not only aids in early detection but also serves to reduce the burden on the healthcare system by preventing advanced cancer cases. We are excited to make a tangible impact on cancer outcomes. By taking our screenings to different towns, we hope to reach individuals who may not have easy access to healthcare resources,’ Hansen said.

CAN’s efforts align with the global theme of World Cancer Day, which emphasises the importance of taking action to reduce the impact of cancer, Hansen added.

Source: Namibia Press Agency

WINDHOEK: The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) has identified the man who died in a car crash at the B1 bridge near Brakwater in the early hours of Friday as Fidel Castro Hango.

Members of the family informed NamPol that the deceased was suicidal and allegedly drove off from the family residence in Windhoek Thursday night.

The 29-year-old Hango allegedly drove in a northern direction before crashing into the bridge pillar, resulting in his instant death and the vehicle catching fire.

The police on the scene informed Nampa that the crash occurred between midnight and 03h00. The vehicle appeared to have been a Mercedes Benz SUV.

Police investigations continue.

Source: Namibia Press Agency