A resident of Iikokola Village in the Oshikoto Region, Sinkus Johannes made his first court appearance in the Ondangwa Magistrates' Court on charges of murder and attempted murder.
Four murder cases have been reported to Namibian police since the start of the new year.
A 34-year-old Otjiwarongo resident, Mathew Tauxab, has been denied bail following his arrest in connection with the death of his 25-year-old girlfriend, Risaria Unibes, at their home in DRC location on Friday.
The Namibian Police (NamPol) in the Oshikoto Region are investigating a case in which a 32-year-old man died at the scene after allegedly being stabbed with a knife by his girlfriend (23).
The incident occurred on Thursday at around 22:30 at the Tsintsabis settlement.
Compared to last year’s crime statistics for the festive season period of November to December, most crime categories across the regions have increased this year, with only three type murder, culpable homicide, and protected game products showing a decrease.
Residents of Oshihenge Village in the Oshana Region are in a state of shock, following a son's alleged murder of his mother over food.
According to the latest crime report, a 34-year-old suspect returned home intoxicated from a cuca shop on Friday night and demanded food.
Police in the Zambezi Region are investigating a murder linked to domestic violence in Mwemba village, Mafuta area.
A 33-year-old man is expected to appear in the Ondangwa Magistrate's Court tomorrow for allegedly killing his two children on Sunday night in the Omuntele constituency of the Oshikoto region.
Family and friends gathered at St. Michael Angelina Church in Windhoek to celebrate the life of Fiina Nghifikwa.
The 39-year-old Nghifikwa died last Tuesday after she was shot and killed during an armed robbery in Wanaheda.
The Namibian Police have confirmed that no internal investigation or inquiry was conducted against two officers accused of involvement in the 2023 death of 31-year-old Elliste Plaaitjie in Keetmanshoop.
