The town of Rehoboth has come under scrutiny for drug use following the arrest of five individuals on drug-related charges.
Among those arrested are Naomi Fisch and her boyfriend, Steven Schneiders.
Residents of Rehoboth have been urged to identify and address the root causes of the high use and dealing of drugs in the town.
The Rehoboth drug case involving Naomi Fisch has been postponed to tomorrow after the court heard she suffered a miscarriage and lost custody of her two-year-old child to social workers. She said these events caused emotional distress requiring psychological attention.
One of the accused in the Rehoboth drug case, Steven Schneider, reportedly attempted to take his own life over the weekend while in the police holding cells.
His lawyer, Winnie Christian informed NBC News that Schneider tried to harm himself.
Namibian police have reported seven suicides across the country during the New Year period.
The incidents occurred between December 31 and January 4.
The Rehoboth mayor says 2026 will see more engagement with all stakeholders to craft a vision for the town.
The NBC's Afrikaans radio station, Hartklop FM, hosted a live broadcast from the B1 service station in Rehoboth.
The mother of one of the accused in the Rehoboth drug case, Shirley Beukes (62), says she wants her son to remain in custody.
Beukes told NBC News her son, Menschel Beukes (33), has repeatedly caused her hardship.
The bail application for one of the five Rehoboth residents accused of drug dealing and money laundering has been postponed to Monday, 29 December, due to the unavailability of the resident magistrate.
The Rehoboth community demonstrated today, requesting the refusal of bail for Naomi Fisch and Steve Scheiders, who were arrested last Friday for allegedly dealing in narcotic drugs.
The Rehoboth Enhancement for Housing & Opportunities (REHO) Association promised to use its mandate to enhance transparency and accountability in managing the affairs of the Rehoboth Town Council.
