Otjiwarongo man denied bail after fatal vehicle incident

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Tobias Hangula (50) appeared in the Otjiwarongo Magistrate’s Court for the first time today on charges related to a fatal incident in which a five-year-old boy was killed after a vehicle drove into a yard, for which he was denied bail.

Aus families receive new homes under SDFN housing programme

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Christmas came early to some families from the Aus settlement in the ||Kharas Region after they received keys for their new houses. 

The houses were constructed under the Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia's (SDFN) housing programme. 

Serious crimes surge by 114% during festive season

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Namibia has recorded a sharp increase in serious crimes during the 2024/2025 festive season, with cases increasing by 114%. 

Between November and December 2025, reported criminal incidents climbed from 1,261 cases in the previous year to 2,702 cases.

Hardap road crash tragedy still weighs on community

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Just over three months after a horrific incident on the road between the Hardap Dam and Mariental, which claimed 16 lives, those involved and affected by the road crash still find it difficult to come to terms.

Former NBC Funkhaus manager Lucia Engombe dies at 53

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The former manager of the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation's (NBC) Funkhaus, Lucia Engombe, has died aged 53.

Engombe's death was confirmed by a close family member, who said she died following an illness at the Oshakati State Hospital.

Prime minister urges private health facility to prioritise access and compassion

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Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare reminded the investors that health is a human right and not a luxury commodity. 

Dr Ngurare, who was speaking at the inauguration of a private health facility, Kaisosi Medical Services, urged staff to structure their services in a manner that caters to everyone in Rundu.