Political movements have united in grief and condemnation following the shocking murder of six family members in the town of Usakos on Saturday.
The victims, identified as Elizabeth !Naruses, Finney !Naruses, Raunisia Boer, Ibraha Gabriel, Rachel Boer, and Emie Gabriel, were killed, and their bodies were also set on fire.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community and the nation at large.
The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) and the Affirmative Repositioning (AR) Movement both issued statements condemning the attack, expressing deep sorrow, and calling for urgent national reflection and action.
Roger Nautoro, PDM's Erongo Regional Coordinator, extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and praised the police for their swift and professional response to the tragedy.
He acknowledged that the event has "shaken the region and the nation to its core."
While investigations are ongoing, early reports suggest that the crime may be linked to domestic violence.
Nautoro warned that, if confirmed, the incident is a sign of the dire need to confront gender-based violence and domestic abuse in Namibia.
He called for a "moral and social emergency" to combat rising social ills, including drug and alcohol abuse.
Similarly, the AR Movement, in a statement issued by its Communications Department, mourned the loss and described the act as "barbaric and inhumane."
The AR called for national introspection and long-term investment in social support systems, mental health services, and youth rehabilitation programs.
AR stated that this is not just a criminal matter but a societal crisis calling for an urgent reinforcement of community protection networks and the implementation of youth mentorship rooted in emotional well-being, moral development, and social responsibility.
The movement also stressed that the justice system must be firm yet responsive, addressing not only violent crime but also the underlying conditions such as poverty and unresolved trauma.
Both parties called for unity across government, civil society, and communities to restore dignity, hope, and protection for Namibia's youth.