Month: April 2024

The 40-year-old woman who was allegedly murdered by her husband at Grootfontein on Tuesday has been identified by relatives as Lizelda Xoagus.

‘She was employed as a radiographer at the Grootfontein State Hospital,’ said the Namibian Police Force’s Commander for Community Affairs in the Otjozondjupa Region, Senior Inspector Maureen Mbeha.

The woman was reported to have died from multiple stab wounds which were allegedly inflicted by her 48-year-old husband with a kitchen knife.

The incident allegedly occurred around 23h00 on Tuesday at Extension 5, where the couple lived, Mbeha said.

Her husband allegedly also poured acid on her body before he then attempted suicide by drinking some of the acid.

When the police arrived at the couple’s residence, the man was still fighting for his life and he was transported to the Grootfontein State Hospital. He was then transferred to the Katutura Intermediate Hospital under police guard.

According to Mbeha, by Wednesday morning, the suspect was reported to be in crit
ical condition at the Katutura Intermediate Hospital.

Police investigations into the matter continue.

Source: Namibia Press Agency

A seven-year-old boy was hospitalised with serious injuries after he was hit by a vehicle on Tuesday at Mpuma village in the Kavango West Region.

Namibian Police Force Chief Inspector in the Kavango West Region, Raimbert Muronga confirmed the incident, which happened around 13h00.

Muronga said it was alleged that a 31-year-old licensed driver of a black Toyota pick-up was driving from Nkurenkuru to Rundu, when he bumped the boy, who was crossing the road.

It is alleged that the boy was playing with other children alongside the road and ran in the road.

He sustained a deep wound on his forehead and was rushed to Rupara clinic by the driver.

According to Muronga, the boy was later transferred to the Rundu State Hospital for further medical treatment.

The driver has not been arrested.

Police investigations in the matter continue.

Source: Namibia Press Agency

A seven-year-old boy was hospitalised with serious injuries after he was hit by a vehicle on Tuesday at Mpuma village in the Kavango West Region.

Namibian Police Force Chief Inspector in the Kavango West Region, Raimbert Muronga confirmed the incident, which happened around 13h00.

Muronga said it was alleged that a 31-year-old licensed driver of a black Toyota pick-up was driving from Nkurenkuru to Rundu, when he bumped the boy, who was crossing the road.

It is alleged that the boy was playing with other children alongside the road and ran in the road.

He sustained a deep wound on his forehead and was rushed to Rupara clinic by the driver.

According to Muronga, the boy was later transferred to the Rundu State Hospital for further medical treatment.

The driver has not been arrested.

Police investigations in the matter continue.

Source: Namibia Press Agency

A pair of lionesses and a cub have been spotted at Muyako village in the Katima Mulilo Rural Constituency in the Zambezi Region.

Wildlife and National Parks Control Warden in the Ministry of Environment, Tourism and Forestry, Leverty Muyoba, told Nampa on Wednesday that the pair of lions, which was spotted by a local villager on Tuesday afternoon, is also believed to be coming from Botswana’s Chobe National Park. Muyoba cautioned inhabitants of both the Katima Mulilo Urban and Rural constituencies to be on alert as these predators are on the loose.

‘There has been a drought spell, so wild animals have been migrating in search for water and we should expect more of these. However, as a ministry, we have agreed to capture this wildlife and translocate it to the Bwabwata National Park,’ Muyoba added.

He further said people should avoid taking shortcuts, especially in bushy areas, as this is where lions tend to hide and sleep when they are not active.

Meanwhile, the lioness, whose mate was euthanised on Mond
ay is still on the loose and is reported to have been traced in different areas of Katima Mulilo Rural Constituency such as Kalumba and Katima Farm through its footprints.

‘We should avoid walking long distances alone, especially at night. Now that we know that there are lions, we need to take care,’ Muyoba stated.

Source: Namibia Press Agency

A pair of lionesses and a cub have been spotted at Muyako village in the Katima Mulilo Rural Constituency in the Zambezi Region.

Wildlife and National Parks Control Warden in the Ministry of Environment, Tourism and Forestry, Leverty Muyoba, told Nampa on Wednesday that the pair of lions, which was spotted by a local villager on Tuesday afternoon, is also believed to be coming from Botswana’s Chobe National Park. Muyoba cautioned inhabitants of both the Katima Mulilo Urban and Rural constituencies to be on alert as these predators are on the loose.

‘There has been a drought spell, so wild animals have been migrating in search for water and we should expect more of these. However, as a ministry, we have agreed to capture this wildlife and translocate it to the Bwabwata National Park,’ Muyoba added.

He further said people should avoid taking shortcuts, especially in bushy areas, as this is where lions tend to hide and sleep when they are not active.

Meanwhile, the lioness, whose mate was euthanised on Mond
ay is still on the loose and is reported to have been traced in different areas of Katima Mulilo Rural Constituency such as Kalumba and Katima Farm through its footprints.

‘We should avoid walking long distances alone, especially at night. Now that we know that there are lions, we need to take care,’ Muyoba stated.

Source: Namibia Press Agency