Police investigate murders and sexual assault cases over the weekend

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The Namibian police have reported the murder of a 42-year-old man in Bethanie’s Riverside location.

The victim was stabbed by a 26-year-old suspect who was taken into custody.

In Keetmanshoop’s Tseiblaagte area, a 40-year-old man died following a stabbing incident at a bar.

Edward Rooi's bail hearing continues in Windhoek Magistrates Court

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The bail hearing for Edward Rooi who stands accused of killing his wife and daughter in 2022 at Stinkwater continues before the Windhoek Magistrate's Court today.

Rooi faces two counts of murder, four counts of attempted murder and two counts of malicious damage to property.

Second NAMDIA robbery suspect appears in court

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The second suspect in the Namib Desert Diamonds (NAMDIA) robbery, Sam Shololo, was caught in the act of the crime, the state informed the Windhoek Magistrates Court.

10-year-old boy allegedly kills 2-year-old cousin with sand at Akaonde village

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A 10-year-old boy has allegedly killed his two-year-old cousin by stuffing sand into her mouth at Akaonde village in the Onesi Constituency.

The Namibian Police Force’s Regional Commander for Omusati, Commissioner Ismael Basson, said the incident occurred around 20:00 on Saturday.

Six-year-old boy dies after brutal attack by uncle

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A six-year-old child, Moses Lihongeni Erickson, died yesterday after he was brutally attacked by his uncle, 31-year-old Catholic priest Max Haudapiti, in Onakaolo village, Ohangwena Region.